Cal Ripken Jr, former Hall of Famer for the Baltimore Orioles, has hand signed this Louisville Slugger game model bat at a private signing. He included the inscription "2007 Hall of Fame" with his signature. This item comes with a certificate of authenticity (COA) from Beckett Authentication Services and was signed in the presence of one of their representatives. You will receive a serial-numbered COA along with a matching serial-numbered sticker on the bat. The authenticity can be verified online by entering the serial number. A serial-numbered MLB Authenticated hologram is also on the bat. Item pictured may not be the exact item you will receive. It will be similar quality, and we guarantee your satisfaction.