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 Rawlings official MLB baseball has been signed on blue ballpoint pen by Murray and inscribed "HOF 2003." This baseball includes a Great Moments COA.

Also included is a paper 8.5" x 11" "Ed-die" sign given out at Oriole Park for fans to hold up during Eddie's at-bats and a stamped and dated Eddie Murray Orioles Magazine insert.