Cal Ripken, Jr.

Cal Ripken, Jr.

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Biography

Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr., nicknamed "the Iron Man", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman who played his entire 21-season career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles (1981–2001). One of his position's most productive offensive players, Ripken compiled 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, 1,695 runs batted in, and won two Gold Glove Awards for his defense during his career.

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Quotes by Cal Ripken, Jr.

"I don't know how everyone else feels, but I'm exhausted."

Cal Ripken, Jr.

"A lot of people think I had such a rosy career, but I wanted to identify that one of the things that helps you have a long career is learning how to deal with adversity, how to get past it. Once I learned how to get through that, others things didn't seem so hard."

Cal Ripken, Jr.

"I love baseball. The game allowed me the influence to impact kids in a positive way. This gives me a chance to talk to some social issues."

Cal Ripken, Jr.

"I had one of my best years in 1991 I was 31. I made a renewed effort to work harder. I got better at my diet. I paid attention to how much sleep I got. I was always someone of routine. I became more strict."

Cal Ripken, Jr.