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Cal Ripken Jr. to share memories on ESPN of his historic 2,131 game
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Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record
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Sept. 6, 1995: Shortstop Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played in a 4-2 victory over the…
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On Sept 6 1995, Cal Ripken Jr played in his 2131st game, thus breaking Lou Gehrig's previously-believed-unbreakable record for most consecutive games, By SB Nation
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Commentary: No one can recreate the magical 2001 MLB All-Star Game for Seattle
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hank aaron – Bleeding Royal Blue
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Ripken's career year-by-year – Orlando Sentinel
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Cal's Big Night: Ripken, Berman Remember 2,131 - PressBox
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Cal's Big Night: Ripken, Berman Remember 2,131 - PressBox
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Groz Remembers '01 Mariners: Seattle hosts All-Star Game for the ages - Seattle Sports
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Cal Ripken Jr. opens up on breaking Lou Gehrig's streak, the 2023 Orioles, more
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The Players' Tribune on X: 23 years ago today, Cal Ripken Jr. ended his Major League-record streak of 2,632 consecutive games played by removing himself from the @Orioles' lineup in the final