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Cal Ripken Jr. opens up on breaking Lou Gehrig's streak, the 2023 Orioles, more
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Lou Gehrig and Cal Ripken Jr.: Two Quiet Heroes – Society for American Baseball Research
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MLB to hold annual Lou Gehrig Day on June 2
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Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis, says he's now cancer free
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October 6, 2001: Orioles say goodbye to Cal Ripken Jr. – Society for American Baseball Research
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CAL@BAL: Ripken hits O's sixth homer; ties Gehrig
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344 Cal Ripken Jr Record Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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MLB launches annual Lou Gehrig Day to be held on June 2 to help fight ALS
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Major League Baseball to hold first Lou Gehrig Day on June 2
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Cal Ripken Jr. opens up on breaking Lou Gehrig's streak, the 2023 Orioles, more
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Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's record 25 years ago
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September 6, 1995: Cal Ripken surpasses Lou Gehrig's 'unbreakable' record with 2,131st consecutive game – Society for American Baseball Research
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Baseball-Reference.com - Today in 1998 - Cal Ripken Jr. takes himself out of the starting lineup for the Orioles, ending his consecutive games played streak at 2,632. The streak ran from May
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