1983 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball Card #163

This is a 1983 Topps baseball card featuring Baltimore Orioles shortstop and Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. The card is a standard 2.5 by 3.5 inches, printed on traditional cardstock material typical of early 1980s manufacturing. The design features a white border with a distinctive orange-and-blue interior framing. The central image shows Ripken in his batting stance wearing a classic powder blue Orioles road uniform. Notable markings include the Topps logo in the bottom left corner and a curved orange banner at the bottom containing the team name 'Orioles' and Ripken's name in white block letters. Based on the photograph, the card is housed in a clear plastic pocket within a binder sleeve. Centering appears slightly shifted toward the top-right. While corners and edges are partially obscured by the sleeve, there is a visible glare on the surface which may mask minor surface scratches or 'snowing' in the print. The item dates to the 'Junk Wax' era, though Ripken's high-demand cards from this period remain significant to collectors. No visible wax stains or major creases are apparent from the frontal view, but a full inspection out of the sleeve is required to confirm the integrity of the reverse side and edge sharpness.