Cal had one sister and two brothers. His father had been a coach and manager for several years with the Baltimore Orioles. Cal Ripken Jr. made his amazing debut as a shortstop with the Orioles in 1982. At the end of the season, he walked away with the American League Rookie of the Year Award. .
In the next seasons, Cal showed his talent. In 1983, just his second year, he was named the American League's Most Valuable Player. He also led the Orioles to a World Series title. In 1990, Cal did something no other baseball player has ever done in the history of the game. He played every inning of every game, giving him the nickname "The New Iron Horse." The "Iron Horse" was the name given to New York Yankee Lou Gehrig back in the 1920s and 1930s when he played in 2,130 games. .
In 1990, Cal committed only three errors at shortstop, giving him a .996 fielding percentage, the best ever for a single season. Then he followed that up by winning the Golden Glove award, given to the best fielder at his position, in 1991 and 1992. .
On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. entered the record book as the new "Iron Man" of baseball. He played in his 2,131st consecutive game, passing Lou Gehrig's record. His streak would continue until he reached 2,632 games, a record no one thinks can ever be broken. .
At the twilight of his career, Cal now plays third base, produces less offensively, but still remains a fan favorite. At last count, Cal has played in 18 All-Star games while starting in 17 of them, meaning that baseball fans everywhere voted to see him play.
Cal Ripken Jr. ... Cal was born on August 24, 1960 to his parents Violet and Cal Ripken Sr. ... This meant that the Ripken family had to make many moves during the time of Cal's childhood. ... (My Life) During Cal Ripken's senior year he shot up to six feet two and 185 pounds. ... One of the all-time great shortstops, Cal Ripken, Jr.'...
Cal Ripken Jr. ... The Main character of this book was Cal Ripken, Jr. When this book was written Cal Ripken, Jr. ... Cal Ripken is probably the most dedicated player in major league history. ... The reason that I chose this book was because I have always liked Cal Ripken Jr. and I believe that he is the best baseball player ever so I thought that it would be kinda neat to do a biography report over him. ...
Through my eyes though, the only one I could truly admire in sports at that time was Cal Ripken Jr. ... In 1992, Cal Ripken Jr. had a marvelous season. ... Cal Ripken did it. ... Cal Ripken shows much love to what matters most in his life and that is his family. ... Cal Ripken Jr. showed that everyday during his time as a professional baseball player. ...
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You can have a role model like Cal Ripken who doesn't say too much, but has played in the most consecutive games in baseball ever, or someone like Latrell Sprewell, who choked and threatened his coach at one practice when he played for the Golden State Warriors. ...
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Lou Gehrig's accomplishments on the field made him an American hero, but his career was in majority overshadowed by Ruth and DiMaggio. Lou's is most remembered by having a record 2,130 consecutive games played, all 13 years worth. His record stood for 62 years until Cal "Iron Man" Ripken broke it ...
