Official Major League baseball shows great use from the historic game in which Cal Ripken recorded his 3,000th career hit. This is one of only eight balls that were taken from the game and signed by Ripken in this fashion. Signed in 9/10 blue ball point pen on a side panel "Cal Ripken Jr., April 15, 2000, Game Used, 6 of 8". All writing is in Ripken's hand. Authenticated with holograms from MLB and Iron Clad.