On September 6, 1996, Eddie Murray hit his 500th career home run—fittingly, the home run came as a member of the Orioles, and also came exactly one year to the day that Ripken had broken Lou Gehrig's streak of 2,130 consecutive games played. He retired after the 1997 season with 504 home runs; Mickey Mantle is the only switch-hitter who has hit more home runs.

This Baltimore Orioles jersey was signed on the back in silver by Murray and inscribed "HOF 2003." This jersey has been authenticated by JSA. It also is embroidered with Murray's career accolades.