Made By: American Cast Iron Company
The IronEight Plaque is a tribute to Iron Man Cal Ripken, Jr. that is actually cast in IRON. This unique limited-edition collectible is an exact replica of the orange-on-black number worn by Cal as it appeared on his home-game jersey throughout his career and on his away-game jersey during the ’81-’88 and ’95-’01 seasons. Cal’s 2007 HOF signature and the edition number are laser-etched into the back of each Plaque. Each includes a custom stand that features a solid maple base and an ash mini-bat printed with Cal’s signature in silver. The IronEight Plaque Home-game edition is limited to just 2,632 castings. They are officially licensed by Ironclad Authentics, Major League Baseball, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and Cooperstown Collection. The MLB hologram appears on both the product and the packaging. Each Plaque comes in a custom wood crate branded with Cal’s HOF signature and the National Baseball Hall of Fame logo on the front. The Orioles logo, a tribute to Cal, and the official licensors’ logos are branded on the back. And every crate is hand-numbered and wrapped in a full-color sleeve featuring photos of Cal in action. Perfectly conceived and presented, this iron commemorative is appropriate for a player whose achievements and character remind fans of baseball’s best of any era. The complete IronEight package makes a very impressive presentation, and would make a perfect gift for Cal Ripken, Jr. fans of any generation. Casting weight: 3 pounds. Casting size: 7¾” x 5” x ½”. Display stand: 8½” tall, oval base about 5” x 7”.