1989 Fleer #616 Bill Ripken SGC 7 NM FF Double Die Black Scribble Red Outline

Item Title: 1989 Fleer Bill Ripken #616 FF Error – SGC 7 NM – Black Scribble w/ Red Outline – Double Die

Player:

• Bill Ripken – Infielder for the Baltimore Orioles and brother of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.

• Gained lasting notoriety due to one of the most infamous error cards in hobby history

Card Details:

• Year: 1989

• Brand: Fleer

• Card Number: #616

• Nickname: “FF” Error / “Rick Face” Card

• Error Version: Black Scribble with Red Outline – a rarer variation of the censorship attempts made by Fleer

• Printing Variation: Double Die – visible duplication or shadowing in card details, increasing rarity

Error Explanation:

• Original card featured the obscenity “F* Face**” written on the bat knob

• This version shows a black scribble censorship attempt, with a red outline or halo effect—a result of print layer issues

• One of several known censorship versions, but the Red Outline Black Scribble is among the harder to find, especially in decent grade

Grading:

• Graded By: SGC (Sportscard Guaranty Corporation)

• Grade: 7 Near Mint (NM)

  • Strong surface and color

  • Centering and minor corner wear typical for error cards of this era

• Grading label confirms authentic version and condition

Special Features:

• Combines multiple rare traits: FF Error, Black Scribble, Red Outline, and Double Die printing

• Highly collectible due to its pop culture infamy and multiple printing variations

• Increasingly hard to find in authenticated, slabbed condition

Collector Appeal:

• A must-have for collectors of error cards, Bill Ripken memorabilia, or 1980s baseball oddities

• Appeals to collectors of Fleer variations, especially those chasing the full error set

• Displays well and sparks conversation – a legendary hobby artifact