The Iron Man — 2,632 consecutive games played from 1982 to 1998, breaking Lou Gehrig's record that was considered unbreakable.
Cal Ripken Jr. played 2,632 consecutive games — breaking Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 on September 6, 1995, in front of a packed Camden Yards and a national television audience. The record is considered one of the most unbreakable in major American sport. He was also an exceptional shortstop — winning two Gold Gloves and two AL MVP awards — changing the template for what a shortstop could be physically and offensively.
When he broke Gehrig's record, the game was stopped for over 22 minutes while the crowd gave him a standing ovation — one of the most emotional moments in American sports history.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- 2x AL MVP
- 2x Gold Glove
- 2,632 consecutive games (record)
- World Series Champion 1983
- Broke Gehrig's Record