Cal's final game was October 6, 2001 against the Boston Red Sox. He went 0-3.
Cal Ripken played his last game on October 6, 2001, and went 0 for 3 against Red Sox pitcher David Cone at Cadman Yards.
Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 2000th consecutive game on August 1, 1994 against the Twins in Minnesota.
Cal Ripken 2,632 Consecutive Games PlayedCal Ripken Jr. holds the record for most baseball games played without missing on game. The consecutive games played streak by Cal Ripken started on May 30, 1982. On September 6, 1995 Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's record when he played in game number 2131. Cal would finish his career with 2,632 consecutive game over a 16 year period. Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games set in 1939 was played over a 14 year period.
During the 1995 season Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 2130th consecutive game to tie Lou Gehrig. The consecutive games played streak started on May 30, 1982, and on September 6, 1995 Cal past Lou Gehrig with game #2131.
The league was formed in 2005.
Cal Ripken's Last Career At BatCal Ripken's last at Bat was on October 6, 2001, in the bottom of the 8th inning against Red Sox pitcher David Cone at Cadman Yards. Cal hit a fly ball out to center field.
Boston Red Sox on October 6, 2001.
Cal Ripken Jr. played 21 years in the Major Leagues with the Baltimore Orioles.
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. only played for one major league team. He played for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire career.
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles