1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr. #98T PSA 8

The 1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr. rookie card stands as one of the most iconic and sought-after baseball cards of the modern era. Released in the year-end Traded set, this card captures "The Iron Man" at the very beginning of his legendary career with the Baltimore Orioles, making it a cornerstone for any serious baseball collection.

This specific card has been graded a PSA 8, preserving the early image of the Hall of Fame shortstop who would go on to redefine the position and set one of the most unbreakable records in sports history.

Card Details

• Year: 1982
• Set: Topps Traded
• Card Number: 98T
• Parallel: Base
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 8

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 8234
• Population in Higher Grades: 5660
• Total Graded Population: 19132

Career Highlights

• Played for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 2001.
• Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.
• Set the MLB record for consecutive games played.
• Two-time American League Most Valuable Player in 1983 and 1991.
• Named AL Rookie of the Year in 1982.
• Nineteen-time MLB All-Star from 1983 to 2001.
• World Series Champion with the Baltimore Orioles in 1983.
• Two-time Gold Glove Award winner in 1991 and 1992.
• Eight-time Silver Slugger Award winner.
• Reached the historic milestone of 400 home runs and 3,000 hits.