Ripken's jersey from 2,632nd consecutive game could set auction record

The jersey Hall of Fame infielder Cal Ripken Jr. wore in the final game of his record-setting streak is moving from Cooperstown to the auction block, and it's expected to fetch a fair amount of money.

The No. 8 Baltimore Orioles jersey from Ripken's 2,632nd consecutive game was provided to Goldin Auctions along with several other items from the streak, which spanned from May 30, 1982 to September 19, 1998. The commemorative item spent the past 22 years on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

"At this time, this jersey is in the same condition it was when Cal took it off after game 2,632," the auction description reads. "Because it was the intention to preserve it in the same condition it was when Cal took it off after game 2,632, the piece is unsigned.

"However, prior to shipping, the winning bidder will have the option of having Cal Ripken, Jr. sign this historic artifact and inscribe it with any inscription the new owner wishes."

Goldin Auctions founder Ken Goldin told TMZ Sports he wouldn't be surprised if the item sells for over $500,000, which would break the record for the highest-priced modern baseball jersey. The entire collection of Ripken items is believed to be worth over $5 million.