2007 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Pin

Commemorative pin from the 2007 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoring Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr., celebrating one of Cooperstown's most memorable induction classes.

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About this item

Issued for the 2007 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown, this commemorative pin celebrates the election of Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr., two players whose careers became synonymous with excellence, durability, and loyalty to a single franchise.


Gwynn was elected to the Hall of Fame with 97.6 percent of the vote after a twenty-year career that produced 3,141 hits, eight National League batting titles, and fifteen All-Star selections. The induction ceremony on July 29, 2007 drew approximately 82,000 fans, the largest crowd in Hall of Fame history at the time, underscoring the significance of honoring two of baseball's most respected figures together.


Preserved among Gwynn's personal belongings, this pin commemorates the milestone that formally recognized one of the greatest hitting careers in baseball history while forever linking Gwynn's legacy with fellow Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.


Condition may vary slightly from photos, with unique marks that highlight the item's authenticity as a career artifact.


This item features a Silver OVD, indicating that a TRuEST™ authenticator was not on-site to witness its issuance. However, its provenance is verified through the Tony Gwynn Estate, ensuring its authenticity as a career artifact.

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Last Sale Price
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2007 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Pin