Fantastic rookie-era Baltimore Orioles cap size 7 3/8 worn by young shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. 1982 was Ripken's first full season with Baltimore a Rookie of the Year campaign where the 21-year-old batted .264 with 28 home runs and 93 RBI. The cap exhibits heavy wear including heavy dirt on the outside of the crown and brim Cal's number 8 written inside the brim. The cap is consigned from the collection of former Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Ted Patterson who undoubtedly obtained the cap directly from Ripken who signed and inscribed the year on the outer brim. Full LOA from MEARS.