Latest Ripken Minor League Addition

**RITM** · 10-10-2012, 12:39 PM

For those who do not know me, I developed ripkenintheminors.com nearly 6 years ago. The site was developed after an experienced Ripken collector told me that I had been ripped off on a counterfeit 1980 WBTV Charlotte O's card of Cal Ripken, Jr. Knowing what to look for, I realized that counterfeit after counterfeit was being sold online for as much as $1,000. Information was simply not available at that time to be used as a resource for those wanting to do their homework. With a lot of help from fellow collectors, the site was developed. Since the site was developed I have had the pleasure of helping others avoid what I went through. I even had the opportunity to talk to Cal about the site and interview him.

A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted about the availability of an item associated with Cal's minor league days. We worked out a deal and the rest is history. It will now go on display for others to see on the site. The item is a cancelled paycheck from the AAA Rochester Red Wings to Cal. Two days after the check was issued, Cal had his first MLB hit. A unique look at Cal before he was a household name.

Thanks for looking!