Knowra Cal Ripken Jr. Cal Ripken Jr. Cal Ripken Jr. is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman who played 2,632 consecutive major-league games, a record that ended in 1998.
Iron Man streak : Cal Ripken Jr.’s record of 2,632 consecutive major-league games played, from 1982 to 1998. The streak made his durability a defining part of his career.
Consecutive games played streak : A record sequence of games in which a player appears without missing a scheduled game. Ripken’s 2,632-game run is the major-league record in this category.
Lou Gehrig : A New York Yankees first baseman who held the major-league consecutive-games record before Ripken surpassed it. Ripken broke Gehrig’s record, linking their careers through baseball’s best-known durability mark.
Baseball Hall of Fame : A museum and institution in Cooperstown, New York, honoring significant figures in professional baseball. Ripken entered the Hall of Fame in 2007, his first year of eligibility.
1995 Baltimore Orioles season : The Baltimore Orioles’ 1995 season, when Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s consecutive-games record. Ripken surpassed Gehrig on September 6, making this season the streak’s defining milestone.
Shortstop : A defensive baseball position between second and third base, responsible for fielding many ground balls and throws. Ripken spent most of his career at this demanding infield position.
Eddie Murray : A Hall of Fame first baseman and designated hitter who played with Ripken on the Baltimore Orioles. Murray was Ripken’s teammate during Baltimore’s 1983 World Series championship season.
Baseball records : Statistical achievements and milestones recognized in the history of baseball. His consecutive-games mark stands among the sport’s most enduring records.
1993 Baltimore Orioles season : The Baltimore Orioles’ 1993 season, when Ripken won the American League Most Valuable Player Award. His second MVP season demonstrated that his value extended beyond durability.
Third baseman : A defensive baseball position covering the area beside third base, often requiring quick reactions to hard-hit balls. Ripken moved to third base in 1996 after years as a shortstop.
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