1987 Topps Baseball 784 Cal Ripken Jr Baltimore Orioles Error Bullseye
One of the most dynamic players in baseball history was Cal Ripken, Jr. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and helped them outperform the other teams. As a result, this card has a high monetary value and is a popular collectible among baseball fans. In addition to its impressive rarity, it also features multiple likenesses of Ripken.
In 1987, Topps released a baseball card that featured the great hitter in a well-framed photo. The card also featured iconic wood borders and Yankee pinstripes. A PSA 9 graded copy of this card can fetch as much as $15.
The Ripken card was worth millions of dollars, not to mention the entire baseball industry. But, the card was controversial because it had a swear word on it. This meant that Fleer had to cease production immediately. They then re-issued corrected versions of the card. However, many shops stopped selling the cards, and Major League Baseball took notice. The situation posed a PR disaster for the company, and the company thought about offering a buyback program or even destroying the cards.
