💪Cal Ripken broke the record of consecutive games played in 1995, surpassing Lou Gehrig's previous record
⚾️Ripken was known for his offensive prowess and defensive skills as a shortstop
👨👧👦He played alongside his brother Billy in the middle infield for the Baltimore Orioles
🌟Ripken was a 19-time All-Star and won two American League MVP awards
🏆He led the Orioles to three World Series appearances and won the championship in 1983
What record did Cal Ripken break?
—Cal Ripken broke the record for consecutive games played in 1995. He surpassed Lou Gehrig's previous record of 2,130 games.
How many All-Star selections did Cal Ripken have?
—Cal Ripken was selected to the All-Star team a total of 19 times during his career.
Did Cal Ripken win any MVP awards?
—Yes, Cal Ripken won two American League MVP awards during his career. He won the award in 1983 and 1991.
How many World Series championships did Cal Ripken win?
—Cal Ripken won one World Series championship with the Baltimore Orioles in 1983.
What position did Cal Ripken play?
—Cal Ripken played as a shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles.
00:00Cal Ripken, also known as The Iron Man, broke the unbreakable record of consecutive games played and solidified his place as one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history.
01:15Ripken's work ethic and dedication to the game helped restore fans' faith in baseball after the player's strike.
03:32He played alongside his brother Billy in the middle infield for the Baltimore Orioles.
10:26Cal was the starting shortstop, and received a standing ovation as he took the field.
12:26He began his record-breaking streak in 1982 and went on to play in 2,632 consecutive games.
14:38Cal's remarkable career and record-breaking streak made him a true legend of the sport.
