Showing posts with label Cal Ripken Jr.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cal Ripken Jr.. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Cal Ripken Jr.


On this date in 2000, Cal Ripken Jr. collects his 3000th major league hit.

"If you could play baseball every day, wouldn't you?" - on his consecutive game streak

Friday, September 6, 2013

Cal Ripken Jr.


On this date in 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2131st consecutive game breaking Lou Gehrig's 56-year record.

"But I'm curious as I'll get out there, what questions are they going to ask? What baseball quiz are they going to give me that I can't answer?" - on interviewing for a manager's position

Monday, October 8, 2012

Boomer, Eck and other guys

 

A great example of uncles that you can have out there!

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Cal Ripken Jr.


On this date in 2000, Cal Ripken Jr. collects his 3000th hit.

"He's Cal Ripken Jr. The world's most fascinating boring man, and the greatest shortstop of our time." - Bruce Jenkins

Friday, July 1, 2011

Cal Ripken Jr.


On this date in 1982, Cal Ripken Jr. was moved from third base to shortstop by Orioles manager, Earl Weaver.

"He's Cal Ripken Jr. The world's most fascinating boring man, and the greatest shortstop of our time." - Bruce Jenkins

Monday, May 30, 2011

Cal Ripken Jr.


On this date in 1982, Cal Ripken Jr. begins his consecutive games played streak starting at third base against the Blue Jays.

"Sometimes when he gets hit by a pitch, I am almost embarrassed to ask him about it. By the time he gets back to the dugout, the bruise is gone." - Orioles trainer, Richie Bancells

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Cal Ripken Jr.



Born on today's date, Cal Ripken Jr.

Not all Ripken cards are created equally, I guess.