Any collector isn’t a serious one if they aren’t hyperfixating on an incredibly niche collection over the course of several decades. Alright, that might be a bit of a stretch, as that wasn’t meant to ostracize anybody who loves collectibles simply for the love of the game.

However, it is always incredibly beautiful to see an individual dedicate their entire collectibles journey toward a precise goal. This is exactly what 69-year-old Rick Taylor has been doing for 28 years.

A massive Cal Ripken Jr. fan, Taylor has spent nearly three decades collecting tickets from every game the Baltimore Orioles legend played in from May 30, 1982, to September 20, 1998 .

Rick Taylor Is the Ultimate Cal Ripken Jr. Fan

“In my opinion, he’s one of the greatest baseball players to ever play,” said the Maryland local. “I started following him and his career from day one, and him being local, that meant everything to me.”

“The collection itself means so much to me. I have a lot of sports memorabilia.…