1954 Topps
I guess it depends on how you define "Rookie". If you mean his first printed appearance on a paper product that was issued, then I guess Indianapolis is it. He definitely was a "Rookie" in 1952 in the minor league.
I for one chose 1954 Topps as that to me is when he made his first appearance in the major league and his appearance on a paper product was distributed not regionally, but nation wide.
I have a 1980 Charlotte Orioles Cal Ripken card, but I don't consider that his Rookie.
Again, it is all going to depend on how you define "Rookie".
r/
Frank
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