I give my thanks to baseball fans everywhere.

So I got up and took her to school, dropped her off, that was how my day started. His name appears in the record books repeatedly, most notably as one of only ten players in history to achieve 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. Listed below are the longest consecutive games played in Major League Baseball history. "As it got closer to the date, I remember Paul Molitor saying ‘just surrender to the process, enjoy it, let it go, have fun with it,’ and that was pretty good advice, because I have a controlling personality," Ripken continued. "There was a lot going on that season for Ripken. History at your fingertips The man of the hour had to be pushed out of the dugout by his teammates. Ripken’s original position was third base, but he switched to shortstop in 1982. ""People went nuts, it was a really great idea to do that," Ripken began on the unfolding of the 2,131 banners on the warehouse in right field. With players making so much money these days, teams want to keep their stars healthy. But another that seems even more unbreakable with each passing year is Cal Ripken Jr.’s consecutive games played streak.

I'm truly humbled to have our names spoken in the same breath. Ripken's final game was originally set to be played at Throughout his career, Ripken has contributed his time and money to numerous charitable organizations. To compile such a streak, a player must appear in every game played by his team. Ripken not only surpassed Gehrig’s record but extended his streak to 2,632 games before he removed himself from the lineup before the final game of the 1998 season, the first time he had sat out a game in almost 18 years. In 1999, Ripken passed Ripken was also notable for never settling on a signature batting stance during his long career.

Sometimes referred to as "the man of 1,000 stances", Ripken would change his stance in response to a slump, or if his current choice "didn't feel good.

The record of playing in 2,632 consecutive games over more than 16 years is held by Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles. The others are Ripken has received several tributes outside of baseball. “But as the game’s going on you’ve got some things to do. Not just in Baltimore, but across baseball, fans remember Ripken's fourth inning home run, his lap around the stadium, and his moments with his family on the night he finally reached game number 2,131.Those memories, of course, are also cherished by Ripken himself.The man whose streak saved baseball joined ESPN's social platforms Tuesday night ahead of the network's airing of his big game. 8 some much-needed advice. During his time in the MLB, Ripken was a legend, racking up 431 home runs and 1,695 RBI while setting the record of 2,632 consecutive games played. The night Orioles legend and Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record is etched into the memories of fans everywhere. The streak is broken if the team completes a game in which the player neither takes a turn at bat nor plays a half-inning in the field.

"I want to control things, I don’t want to let it affect my teammates, I want to keep things normal. "For so many reasons for both legions of fans and Ripken himself, "meaningful" might be the best possible word to describe that perfect night at the ballpark. In 1995, Harvey Rosenfeld released a biography on him entitled Ripken owns several minor league baseball teams. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.Ripken joined the Orioles’ major league team in 1982 after having spent a few seasons in their minor league system. The Orioles legend and Emmy-winning reporter sit and watch the most memorable moments from the record-setting Game 2,131. Today marks the 35th anniversary of Cal Ripken's record-breaking consecutive games played streak that broke Lou Gehrig's mark of 2,130 and eventually landed at an incredible 2,632 games. "As the spotlight shone on all of us, I wanted to play well," he said. Known as “The Iron Man” for his record streak of playing in 2,632 consecutive games, the Hall of Famer for the Baltimore Orioles was diagnosed with cancer in February. ""So I was ready on that 3-0 pitch," he said with a smile. Tonight, I want to make sure you know how I feel. He retired from baseball at the end of the 2001 season.

Power hitting shortstops such as Nonetheless, Ripken demonstrated the ability to play excellent defense at shortstop, and as a result remained a fixture there for well over a decade, leading the league in assists several times, winning the Gold Glove twice, and, in 1990, setting the MLB record for best fielding percentage in a season at his position.Ripken's power, which led to records such as most home runs by a shortstop and 13th place in career doubles, had consequences. A second-round pick in the 1978 MLB Draft, Ripken would prove to be one of the biggest draft steals in the history of sports. He was elected to the Cal Ripken is baseball’s all-time “Iron Man.” He retired from the game in October 2001 after 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. I didn’t stop playing basketball, I wasn’t safe in anything I did. "I wasn’t any more careful," he continued. "I think everybody thought they were going to jinx it if they talked about it, like no-hitter, so nobody really talked about the streak...I tried to spend more time with the fans, but obviously there was more on my plate.

Cal Ripken Jr. Positions: Shortstop and Third Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-4, 200lb (193cm, 90kg) . By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica.Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox.

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