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Which ballplayer does Benedict Cosgrove compare Lou Gehrig to?
Cal Ripken Jr., who beat Lou Gehrig's record of most games played.
What is Cal Ripken's JR nickname?
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"
Which player broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record?
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.
What year did Cal Ripken Jr play his 2130 game?
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.
On what date did Cal Ripken break the record for the most consecutive innings played?
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.
