1989 Fleer #616 Bill Ripken FF RICK FACE Error Card Sharp SGC 9.5 Mint + Iconic

Item Title: 1989 Fleer Bill Ripken #616 “FF” Error – SGC 9.5 MINT+ – Iconic Rick Face Card

Player:

• Bill Ripken – Infielder for the Baltimore Orioles

• Younger brother of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.

• Known more for this card than his on-field career – a pop culture legend in the hobby

Card Details:

• Year: 1989

• Brand: Fleer

• Card Number: #616

• Nickname: “FF” / “Rick Face” error

• Error Type: Features the obscene phrase “F* Face**” written on the knob of Ripken’s bat

• One of the most notorious and sought-after error cards in baseball history

• This is the uncensored original before Fleer attempted several corrections

Grading:

• Graded By: SGC (Sportscard Guaranty Corporation)

• Grade: SGC 9.5 Mint+

  • Near-gem condition with sharp corners, vivid color, and clean surfaces

  • Very tough to find this card in high grade due to print quality and handling during its peak infamy

Special Features:

• Iconic error card that transcends sports collecting

• Highly sought after in high grade, especially uncensored versions

• A conversation-starting piece that belongs in every vintage oddity or error card collection

Collector Appeal:

• Must-have for fans of 1980s baseball, error cards, or sports pop culture history

• Great crossover appeal to both sports card and novelty collectors

• Displays beautifully and often framed or showcased as a nostalgic piece of cardboard controversy