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Gehrig's consecutive games played streak of 2,130 was surpassed by Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 6, 1995. Ripken's own streak ended at 2,632 games at the end of the 1998 season.

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On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. surpassed Lou Gehrig for the most consecutive games played with 2,131.

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Cal Ripken Jr. in 1995.

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