Jim Henneman: Vi Ripken Married A ‘Baseball Lifer’ … Then Joined The Club
Jim Henneman pays tribute to Vi Ripken, a true Matriarch for the Ripken clan and a pillar of strength for a very strong family.
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PressBox: 2020 Cover Stories
Take a look back at PressBox’s 2020 cover stories, from the future of sports betting in Maryland to the 25th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-setting night to the bond between Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receiver Marquise Brown.
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Cal Ripken Jr.: First Pitch ‘A Reality Check’ About How Much Time Has Passed Since 2,131
On Sept. 6, Cal Ripken Jr. threw a “virtual” first pitch to his son Ryan to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 2,131, and he described the moment as “a reality check” in seeing his son all grown up.
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Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Streak Didn’t Define How Cal Ripken Jr. Played The Game
Cal Ripken Jr. may be best known for his consecutive-game streak, but Stan ‘The Fan’ says Ripken never let The Streak affect how he played.
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Ricig’s World Of Sports: Ripken-Like Streaks To Admire In 2020
Mike Ricigliano celebrates the 25th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games played streak with a look at some of the Ripken-like streaks to admire in 2020.
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Looking Back At The Streak: Keeping Cal Ripken Jr. In The Game
Orioles head athletic trainer Richie Bancells had a unique perspective for Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-breaking consecutive-game streak.
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Former Pitcher Jim Gott Reflects On His Role In Cal Ripken Jr.’s Streak
On Sunday, May 30, 1982, there were 21,632 fans in attendance at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium to see the Orioles lose to the Toronto Blue Jays. But little did they know they were witnessing history 13 years in the making.
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In The Paper: July 2020
Cover Story: Bill Ordine talks to Cal Ripken Jr., Chris Berman and others who were part of 2,131 to weave together a unique look back at one of baseball’s most historic moments.
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Cal Ripken Jr. On Proposals For 2020 Season, 2,131 And More
Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. discusses how he’d feel about the reported ideas for starting the 2020 season if he were still playing, how Eddie Murray influenced his streak and more.
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The 15: Greatest Individual Seasons In Baltimore Sports History
In honor of Lamar Jackson’s MVP season in 2019, Glenn Clark runs down the 15 greatest individual sports seasons in Baltimore history. Who made the cut?
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