Manufacturer: Fleer
Set: 1982 Fleer Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Cal Ripken Jr.
Position/Team: 3rd Base for Orioles
Card #: 176
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
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Cal Ripken Jr., widely known as “The Iron Man,” is a legendary figure in Major League Baseball, celebrated for his remarkable durability, consistent performance, and a career played entirely with the Baltimore Orioles.
Ripken spent his entire 21-season MLB career (1981-2001) with the Baltimore Orioles, primarily as a shortstop but also playing third base. His most iconic achievement is breaking Lou Gehrig’s seemingly unbreakable record of 2,130 consecutive games played. Ripken surpassed the mark on September 6, 1995, and voluntarily ended his streak at an astounding 2,632 consecutive games on September 20, 1998. This streak, spanning over 17 years, cemented his legacy as a symbol of perseverance, dedication, and a “show up every day” mentality.
Beyond his incredible durability, Ripken was a highly productive offensive player. He compiled 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, and 1,695 runs batted in during his career. Ripken has many accolades and awards including being a 19-time All-Star (1983-2001), 2-time American League MVP (1983, 1991), 1982 AL Rookie of the Year among many others. He also is a World Series Champion (1983).
In 2007, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, receiving one of the highest vote percentages in history.
After retiring, Ripken has remained heavily involved in baseball. He founded Ripken Baseball, which operates youth baseball and softball complexes, and he owns the Aberdeen Iron Birds, a Baltimore Orioles minor league affiliate. He’s also a best-selling author, a public speaker, and has served as a Special Adviser to the MLB Commissioner on youth programs.
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Did You Know? On May 30, 1982, a 21-year-old Ripken was inserted into the starting lineup at third base by manager Earl Weaver for a routine Sunday afternoon game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
No one in the stadium that day could have possibly envisioned that he would not leave the lineup card again for more than 16 years. Ripken played through broken fingers, severe ankle sprains, grueling doubleheaders, and countless bouts of flu and dehydration. He treated every single day like a standard shift at a blue-collar job, eventually surpassing Lou Gehrig’s “unbreakable” record of 2,130 consecutive games on September 6, 1995, before voluntarily ending the streak at an unfathomable 2,632 straight games in 1998.
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