1982 Fleer Cal Ripken Jr. #176

The Iron Man's rookie year, captured before the streak began

Cal Ripken Jr.'s 1982 Fleer #176 is one of his recognized rookie cards, issued the year he debuted with the Baltimore Orioles before reshaping the shortstop position and embarking on the consecutive-games streak that would define his Hall of Fame career. The early-1980s Fleer issues are known for inconsistent centering and print quality, which makes well-graded examples harder to come by. This copy comes certified PSA 8, presenting clean and collectible while remaining an accessible entry point to a foundational card.