1989 Fleer #616 Bill Ripken SGC Authentic FF on Bat Knob Error Saw Cut Double Die Orioles

Item Title: 1989 Fleer #616 Bill Ripken FF Error – SGC Authentic – Saw Cut / Double Die – Orioles

Player:

• Bill Ripken – Baltimore Orioles infielder, brother of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.

• Known for being featured on one of the most infamous error cards in baseball history

Card Details:

• Year: 1989

• Brand: Fleer

• Card Number: #616

• Team: Baltimore Orioles

• Type: Base Set Error Card

• Nickname: “FF on Bat Knob” error – due to the obscenity accidentally printed on the bat knob in the original release

Grading & Certification:

• Grading Company: SGC (Sportscard Guaranty Corporation)

• Grade: Authentic (card is genuine, though not assigned a numeric grade)

• Certification Details: Authentication confirms it is a legitimate Fleer error card

Error Details:

• Original uncorrected version showing the infamous “FF” obscenity written on the bat knob

• This specific example includes two rarer production anomalies:

  • Saw Cut – a line or cut made intentionally during manufacturing or by Fleer to stop distribution

  • Double Die – possible print shifting or ghosting, making this variation even more collectible

Special Features:

• One of the most talked-about and controversial error cards in the history of the hobby

• This version has multiple error traits: uncorrected obscenity, saw cut, and possible double die

• Early production run version — not a black box, white out, or scribbled corrected variant

Collector Appeal:

• Essential card for any error card collector or 1980s baseball enthusiast

• Highly desirable due to its uncensored state and manufacturing oddities

• Appeals to fans of hobby history, Orioles collectors, and fans of pop culture collectibles