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Cal Ripken, Jr. recieves a 20 minute ovation after breaking Lou Gehrig's record by playing in his 2,131st straight game. : r/happycrowds
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Cal Ripken, Jr. – An Inspirational Iron Man, Open Space
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Amazing facts about Cal Ripken Jr.'s games played streak
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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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Cal Ripken Jr. - Cooperstown Expert
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National Baseball Hall of Famer, Philanthropist and Best-Selling Author Cal Ripken Jr. to Deliver Stevens Institute of Technology's Undergraduate Commencement Address on May 25
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Cal Ripken Jr. breaks ALL-TIME home run record for a shortstop! (Passes Ernie Banks for most ever)
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30 Seconds With Cal Ripken Jr. - The New York Times