Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop/ third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles.  He is known for breaking Lou Gehrig’s record of 2,130 consecutive games played and replaced it with a un-believable record of 2,632 consecutive games played.  Lou Gehrig had the nickname ”Iron Horse”.  But what a better nickname then ”Iron Man”?  Cal Ripken, Jr. knows how that feels.

   Growing as an Oriole Fan.

Cal Ripken Jr. was born on August 24,  1960.  His dad,  Cal Ripken Sr.  was a huge baseball fan.  He loved the Baltimore Orioles. Cal Sr. even was a minor league catcher for the O’s.  Because his Dad was always practicing,  young Cal was always at a ballpark. At a young age,  Cal developed a competitive spirit.  He loved winning.  If he lost a game or something,  he would get really mad.  That would help him in the future. Later in his young life,  Cal would get drafted by the Baltimore Orioles.  He was excited.  He was an Oriole fan. Cal would later play 2,632 consecutive games for this club.