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On September 6, 1995, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,132nd consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's 56-year old record. Ripken would go on to play in 2,632 straight games.
I am 'Iron Man'Because of Cal Ripken's consecutive games played streak he was nicknamed "Iron Man" Lou Gehrig whose record was broken by Cal Ripken was nicknamed "The Iron Horse"
Cal Ripken, Jr. holds many records in professional baseball, but it is his breaking of Lou Gehrig's record of 2,131 consecutive games played that especially endears him to his admirers, who call him the "Iron Man" of baseball. The perseverance, endurance and everyday work ethic that Ripken has exhibited throughout his 17 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles has made him one of the most popular professional athletes in all of sports.
Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles in 1990.
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees held the previous record with 2,130 consecutive games played. Ripken's own streak ended after 2,632 games.
The 2001 Cal Ripken Coca-Cola Tribute to Cal Ripken's 21 years in baseball with the 8-1/2" Canister is worth about $15. -$20. Cal Ripken's record breaking 2131 Consecutive games played, breaking Lou Gehrig's "Iron man" Record in 1995, Cal Retired in 2001 after 21 years in baseball. See ReLated Links below for pictures, and more information.
2001 Cal Ripken Coca - Cola Tribute Collectors BottleThe 2001 Cal Ripken Coca-Cola bottle is worth about $15.-$20. in Near Mint condition with the collectors bottle canister . The bottle is in tribute to Cal Ripken's 21 years in baseball, and his record breaking 2131 Consecutive games played. Breaking Lou Gehrig's Record in 1995, Cal Retired in 2001 after 21 years in baseball.
On September 6, 1995, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,132nd consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's 56-year old record. Ripken would go on to play in 2,632 straight games.
Cal Ripken Jr. is a Baseball player that set a record for playing in 2632 consecutive games.
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Cal Ripken Jr.
I am 'Iron Man'Because of Cal Ripken's consecutive games played streak he was nicknamed "Iron Man" Lou Gehrig whose record was broken by Cal Ripken was nicknamed "The Iron Horse"
Cal Ripken, Jr. holds many records in professional baseball, but it is his breaking of Lou Gehrig's record of 2,131 consecutive games played that especially endears him to his admirers, who call him the "Iron Man" of baseball. The perseverance, endurance and everyday work ethic that Ripken has exhibited throughout his 17 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles has made him one of the most popular professional athletes in all of sports.
Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles in 1990.
Cal Ripken Jr. with 3184.
Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees held the previous record with 2,130 consecutive games played. Ripken's own streak ended after 2,632 games.