A 19-time All-Star and two-time American League Most Valuable Player,
Ripken is best remembered for breaking Lou Gehrig's record for
consecutive games played, a record that had stood for 56 years and many
deemed unbreakable. Cal was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007.
Nolan Ryan, a hard-throwing, right-handed pitcher, threw pitches that were
regularly recorded above 100 miles per hour. The high velocity remained
throughout his career, even into his 40s. Ryan was also known to throw a
devastating 12–6 curveball at exceptional velocity for a breaking ball.
Ryan is the all-time leader in no-hitters with seven, three more than
any other pitcher. He is tied with Bob Feller for most one-hitters, with
12. Ryan also pitched 18 two-hitters. He was inducted into the Baseball
Hall of Fame in 1999.
This 8x10 photo was signed in blue by both Ripken and Ryan and includes a Great Moments COA.