Cal Ripken Jr.
Sports Cards, Baseball, Baltimore Orioles era
Cal Ripken Jr. played all 21 of his seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, from 1981 to 2001, and redefined the shortstop position for taller, stronger players. His streak of 2,632 consecutive games played broke Lou Gehrig's record in 1995 and established a new major-league mark. A two-time American League MVP with 3,184 hits, he was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2007.
Athlete Details
- Position
- Shortstop
- Career
- 1981–2001 (MLB)
- Bats
- Right
- Throws
- Right
Accolades
- World Series titles
- 1 (1983)
- League MVP
- 2 (1983, 1991)
- All-Star selections
- 19
- Hall of Fame
- National Baseball Hall of Fame, 2007
- Rookie of the Year
- 1 (1982)
- Gold Gloves
- 2
- Silver Sluggers
- 8
Career Highlights
MLB record for consecutive games played (2,632; streak began May 30, 1982)
Teams
Top Cards
1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr.
1982 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. Orioles Future Stars
1982 Fleer Cal Ripken Jr.
1982 Donruss Cal Ripken Jr.
1980 Charlotte O's Police Orange Border Cal Ripken Jr.
1996 Select Certified Mirror Gold Cal Ripken Jr.
1997 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection Row 1 Masterpiece Cal Ripken Jr.
1998 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Cal Ripken Jr.
1998 SkyBox E-X2001 Essential Credentials Now Cal Ripken Jr.
1998 Ultra Masterpiece Cal Ripken Jr.
1999 Metal Universe Gem Masters Cal Ripken Jr.
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