Cal Ripken's defining moment deserves a deep rewind

[@charlescrawford2283]

Fun fact: IF you count game 2131 as game #1, by the time he ended the streak (2632) he was the current leader in consecutive games played on that date at 502. He was the only player who played every game between breaking the record and ending the streak 501 games later.

[@xaviergrichardson]

That is a fun fact!

[@bmorebob6624]

Why can’t I understand what you’re saying here? I’m slow tonight I guess

[@qualifiedawesomeness9968]

​@@bmorebob6624 just ignore the first paragraph and it makes more sense

[@sneersh9107]

@@bmorebob6624 confusing wording. he's saying that after Cal broke the streak, he went on to play 502 more consecutive games after that. No other player in MLB played every game in that span.

[@johndavies5582]

Wow incredible

[@ltjgambrose]

One of the crazy things about Cal Ripken is that he not only played the most games in a row, but also played in the longest baseball game ever: Rochester Red Wings at Pawtucket Red Sox, April 18 - June 23, 1981. Because of that he still has the record of 15 at-bats in a single game (tied with some of his teammates). Cal Ripken played a *lot* of baseball. (Bonus fun fact: Wade Boggs's was complimented by his father for getting 4 hits in that same game, but Boggs had to admit that it was on 12 at-bats.)

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Boggs still batted .333 that night.

[@unclewheelchair]

@@daBEAGLE1017 And we remember him to this day, RIP Boggs

[@danshowlund]

@@unclewheelchair he’s not dead friend. he’s not even that old. But maybe you’re just making a joke I’m too old to understand

[@daBEAGLE1017]

@@danshowlundI also don't get it. I fart dust, how old are you?

[@johndavies5582]

Great fun facts!

[@mloftus8618]

His story is literally what every kid dreams of. Playing professional baseball with your hometown team, the team you grew up watching and cheering for. And having your Dad as a coach and playing with your brother at the same time. Then setting an unbreakable record to become a legend. And he remained humble through it all. He is one of the all time great players and ambassadors of the game.

[@IHJello]

Born in 1990s Baltimore i feel like i needed this video to understand what all the older people clamored about

[@Eli-ss9gj]

Same! Not born in but grew up in the Baltimore area since I moved here at 2 years old in 2000. This gave great context into why it was so unbelievable.

[@joesmith5247]

Same! I remember watching it live but didn’t understand…thought it was a score/hr record or something

[@daBEAGLE1017]

You young whippersnappers. This happened in 1995, right after the 94/95 MLB players strike. Baseball was losing fans at this time and Cal was part of the magic that brought baseball and us spectators back together. Imfao.

[@psychorabbitt]

I'm from Massachusetts, and even up here everything STOPPED the night of the record breaking game. A whole region of Red Sox fans and we only cared what was happening with the Orioles that night.

[@johndavies5582]

Omg that was an incredible video.... As a thirty 8 year old Is lifelong orioles fan. That was a fantastic video and one of the BEST cal videos about the streak that I have ever seen!!! A true masterpiece video essay.

[@matthewfournier9456]

Words really can't express how big of a deal this was and still is to the Orioles. Pretty much the most sacred moment in franchise history.

[@AndrewDorsey27]

I wouldn’t say just the franchise, but Major League Baseball as a whole. But yes, as an Orioles fan, I would say you are correct. Makes me proud every time I see it

[@Aullios1]

I didn't watch much baseball when I was a kid but I still remember this. One of those rare moments where everyone in the country was rooting for the same guy.

[@trackmaster152002]

I kind of wonder if Bobby Bonilla will get a ceremony when he finally cashes his final check from the Mets. The ironhorse of depositing checks year after year.

[@banyarling]

I remember being kind of meh about it, but that was probably because my brother probably had (still has), no joke, the most complete collection of Cal Ripken Jr baseball cards on the planet

[@JSelby]

What made the home run even cooler that night was that he had also homered during the 2130 game AND the game before! (Hence why when you hear Chris Berman’s call as he’s losing his mind, he goes “Oh my goodness, HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!!!”) Cal just a had a flair for the dramatic. And him breaking Gehrig’s streak remains one of the most amazing moments in the history of sports.

[@RickinBaltimore]

The radio call of that homerun is even better. President Clinton was in the press box and called it before the pitch and was cheering like a fan.

[@charlescrawford2283]

This is what makes me so mad that he finished his career in the on-deck circle. Brady did everything he could to get on base.

[@qfmarsh64]

If I'm not mistaken, he went yard in the All-Star Game that year, too.

[@zlinedavid]

Interesting trivia: they played this game with baseballs made specifically for this date. They had the 2130-2131 logo and were stitched with Oriole orange thread instead of the typical red.

[@RickinBaltimore]

I was there at Camden Yards that night. I worked at the ballpark in concessions, and that night worked a temp stand in the bullpen area, where the retired player statues are now. At the 5th inning, EVERYONE, fans, ushers, workers you name it, were fixed on the field. And being in the bullpen party area, I had a great view of Cal's lap around the field.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Yeh MJ, was at both games myself…I was 12 and will never forget it…I’m from Aberdeen and played at Ripken stadium on the Ironbirds and got to know Cal a little…AWESOME man….he loves for baseball and especially teaching kids baseball….like his pops and brother…Billy is the man too

[@teezwilliams22]

I’m from Baltimore, absolutely loved Cal! He 100% saved baseball!! Side note: My dads a master electrician and worked on Cals mansion around 96, and it was ridiculous!!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Same mansion that he beat Kevin Costner’s ass in….he caught his wife with Costner and threw ol Kevin aBEATING

[@brandondillman5841]

Cal is such a legend on and off the field. A true hometown hero. Phenomenal ball player, but a better person.

[@12savage68]

Iron man that played in the steroid era who no one questions for some reason.

[@brandondillman5841]

@@12savage68 Thousands of players since the 50's used performance enhancing drugs. Even Mike Schmidt, a guy who's pretty universally loved in baseball admitted to using amphetamines. On average, 10-12 guys from every team was doping in the 80's. That's what several players have come forward and said anyways. It's a pretty safe bet every single HOFer that played in the 50's-2000's at least experimented with performance enhancing drugs.

[@qman66]

​@@brandondillman5841that's why I don't try to shame or diss the best of the best. Put Bonds and Clemens in the Hof already

[@dejavubunny1740]

@@brandondillman5841I think that goes for every sport In my personal opinion (I have zero medical credibility)Lebron James takes some type of drug MF still plays at a high level damn near the age of 40.

[@Ouijawii]

Gehrig was given a first inning at bat to keep his streak going on one occasion, While Cal played every inning of every one of his games, setting a lesser known MLB record of 8,264 consecutive innings, which may be even more impressive. All done while playing possibly the most physically demanding position aside from catcher.

[@CalebRuiz]

That couldn’t be every inning in every one of his games, that only adds up to 918ish games. Still incredibly impressive

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

Yeah the consecutive innings was 1982-87. Cal did START in all 2632 games though.

[@bmac4]

One of the GOATs for sure. If youre gonna do Ripken, y'all should do Phil Kessel's 985th game. Hockey is a pretty dang violent sport and this dude who was constantly under media pressure, accused of being unfit, who went through testicular cancer early in his career, proceeded to go to three all star games, win 2 championships, play in 2 olympics and win a silver medal and "best forward", became the first ever NHL player to play 1000 consecutive games, and even scored his 400th goal the game he broke the record. He might not be a likely hall of famer but durability in a contact sport is rare, and the fact the dude beat cancer before setting the record is cool as hell.

[@joshsalwen]

You left out the best part of that moment. The TV broadcast announced the moment, and then they were basically silent for 5+ minutes as the fans cheered. It was amazing to watch.

[@shifty1927]

Owners like Angelos are pretty rare. Good on him for siding with the players and not the wallets of other owners.

[@potatojuice5124]

Too bad his kids suck at being owners now 🙄

[@MadKingLordeus]

It seems to me like the new owners have taken a step back to let the baseball people do baseball things...

[@Abraham16ish]

Thank you Clara for uploading this video. As a lifelong Orioles fan, Cal was and still is my all time favorite baseball player. The way he played the game, and the way he went about his life is what made him great. Fun fact: My parents took me as a baby to the 2130 game, and I went to his final game in 2001. I also met him once years ago at a baseball camp, and he and his new wife have gone to my temple a few times.

[@ot63]

I had the pleasure of witnessing Cal get his 3000th hit at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. April 15th, 2000. Stadium staff even handed out thoughtful certificates that said "I Was There" and a space to place our ticket stubs on at the gates as we departed. A very memorable moment for me as a 10 year old baseball fanatic! Thank you, Major League Baseball.

[@datglasstho]

I've never been a baseball fan, so this game remains the only one that I've watched live from start to finish. This game as well as the Steelers loss in Super Bowl 30 are two of my earliest memories of watching sports as a kid.

[@TheTrueOne15]

With how the game is played now this record will never be broken.

[@181cameron]

I don't even think it'll be broken by people who have desk jobs.

[@gmwdim]

@@181cameron I think if someone in my company worked more than a year without taking a day off, HR would start freaking out.

[@edibleapeman2]

I remember getting to see him play the year he broke the record. One of my happiest childhood baseball memories!

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Watched it live on TV when I was stationed in Japan. It showed at 10 in the morning there. Will never forget that.

[@timboslice3929]

This was one of several major historical events that my 2nd grade teacher taped, and then brought in to show us that year. Looking back it’s really cool to think that she thought it was important for us to understand the significance of things like cal breaking the record. Thanks, Mrs Ingersoll!

[@mightypotato]

I remember watching this game with my dad. He explained exactly why this was such a big deal and it really sunk in when Ripken took his lap around the field.

[@brandonkoch3764]

My orioles on secret base I’m so happy

[@ArtisticallySavvyPhotography]

Secret Base does the best job telling sports stories and I always look forward to your content

[@matthewbanta3240]

I grew up near Baltimore. When my dad took me to my first game when I was a little kid, Cal Ripken was playing. I did not see a game in which Cal Ripken didn't play until after I was in graduate school. The crowds were so much bigger back then. This was a year before the Ravens so the O's were literally the only game in town then (unless you believed the old Baltimore symphony orchestra commercial that claimed that they were Baltimore's "other major league team").

[@Mannydude96]

So many nuggets in your comment I love it

[@gwaptiva]

A moment I watched from my student room in the Netherlands; I still tear up when I hear that call

[@Thor-Orion]

I grew up in Maryland and I have a BUNCH of Cal Ripken Jr autographs because he always signed everything kids asked him to. He’s the MAN.

[@181cameron]

Also, a shout out to the person who made the schedule for knowing that the Orioles would need to play at home vs the team that displays on the scoreboards as CAL (now ANA). A little extra art.

[@ktat01]

This was such a big deal when I was a kid. I remember I was at my schools open house for 3rd grade and that’s all we were talking about was the streak was bout to be broken that night. I remember rushing home to turn on the TV to see it live, and it’ll always be one of those memories that I almost feel like I’m there when thinking about it. My dad told me to remember it cause it’ll never be done again. And he’s absolutely right.

[@EpicTyphlosionTV]

The most interesting part is the Orioles weren't really competing for anything at the time. Cal didn't care though, he was always there. His patience was eventually rewarded though, as the team would win their division two seasons later.

[@austinemms9772]

Being loyal to a fault pays off sometimes.

[@nohbuddy1]

They didn't win a pennant. They lost in the ALCS the next 2 years

[@Gemnist98]

A pennant? The O’s haven’t gotten a pennant since they won the WS in 1983, back when Cal was a fresh face. They did win a Wild Card spot the following season and a division title the year after that though, so that might be what you’re thinking of.

[@johnpoole3871]

@@Gemnist98 Yeah, he meant the division title.

[@NeoNero83]

If you look into Ripken's innings played and everything else, he was doing his streak it all becomes even more impressive.

[@colincraigo5793]

wtf was that add in the middle?

[@gmdille]

Came here to see if anyone else commented on it. Thing friggin jumpscared me

[@Mannydude96]

Gotta pay the bills

[@rantanen1]

How do you reckon channels make a living if we're watching this for free?

[@RC-nz1gh]

Very subtle ad placement guys, hardly noticed it

[@Chaoslrd]

Finally! I’ve been waiting for this one. I actually went to this game with me dad that day.

[@MataWorldPeace]

“Welcome to a moment in history” no matter who narrates, that phase gives me chills EVERY. TIME.

[@yurinoworry]

Same here, and then I get another set of chills (or my eyes tear up, for some) when the announcer makes that final call before screen fades to black, and the Secret Base logo comes up. “And let it be said that number 8, Cal Ripken Jr, has reached the unreachable star!”

[@fernandofernandes3384]

Love sports history, love all the secret base and rewinders videos, but your videos are the best! THX for the 14 min entertainment

[@samuelmoulds1016]

yeah, to show you what kinda guy he is, during 'the streak' management wanted to 'rest' Cal, during 'blowouts' and 'laughers' they would take Cal outta the game. in one game and the 0's ahead big, he was taken out in the 3rd inning. a pre-teen on the 3rd base side, started crying his eyes out. when asked why he was crying, he said through his tears, "I came to see Cal Ripkin play!" when Cal was told this, he went to management and said he wanted to play every inning. THIS IS THE KINDA MAN CAL RIPKIN IS. when Don 'Donny Baseball' Mattingly heard that, he went to the Yankees and told them he wanted to play every inning, too! as it turned out, soon after, Mattingly hurt his back and was never the same.

[@lansingwarner4030]

You guys have 3 people who I really enjoy doing these videos, but Clara is my vote for the all time best! Excellent work to you all. Stayin' grateful this movie quality is free!

[@wingwaabuddha]

Are you insane, I thought my audio was messed up, her voice sounds like a child with a rubber duck stuck in her throat

[@alexanderszymanski3901]

They didn't even mention the best part of the whole night. The lap around the stadium was amazing. It made you feel for baseball.

[@Tazzer88]

Cal is the reason I grew up loving baseball, especially that he was born and raised where I grew up down to the same small towns. His humble, steady work ethic inspired so many and will always be treasured here in Maryland.

[@tiger5869]

It's amazing that the two all time iron men of baseball are both players who didn't want the streak for the sake of the streak, they just wanted to play ball, so they did every day for years.

[@stubrutv]

I like the vid, but is anyone else bothered by just how randomly the ad is placed in? Like I understand, people gotta get paid but it’s so jarring just watching the video and then for no reason get a blue moon advertisement

[@bmorebob6624]

As a lifelong Baltimorean this was so so great! Thank you for creating this! Hat’s off to Baltimore’s favorite son, love you Cal! ❤️

[@DJSchreffler]

This moment restored a bunch of good will to baseball after the '94 strike. For us Mariners fans, we also went to the post season for the first time! (Previously covered by SB Rewind as The Double.)

[@Mckuckles]

I was at that game where he broke the record. 9 year old me was in awe. Baltimore is home the Orioles are the reason to be proud.

[@CharmCityGamer]

FINALLY AN ORIOLES VIDEO, THANK YOU SECRET BASE!

[@97NikeSb]

It’s so crazy he never broke a bone by a hit by pitch or any countless injury that we see every year in baseball. Truly an anomaly.

[@silva29]

Clara's voice is iconic.

[@AREALLYBIGSPOON]

that advertisement forced randomly half way through felt soooo awkward. although props for getting around my ad blocker.

[@theHardyMonster1984]

Growing up as a Braves fan we did not ever face Ripken until 1997. Even watching Cal late in his career you could tell there was something special to this guy. This guy was the clear leader of the Orioles.

[@einzelganger6664]

Him and I had the same voting location when I lived in Downtown Annapolis lol. Nice guy, absolute GOAT

[@wills.1978]

So happy I got to see that legend play live

[@poyodiablo26]

Not gonna lie. I get teary eyed watching 2131 highlights. I remember being 11 or 12 watching it with my dad and my grandmother.

[@jtate2016]

This might've been the best rewinder yet. I always look forward to your videos Clara!!!

[@samuelmoulds1016]

aaah....actually....THE VERY BEST REWINDER was the "Kick 6"! Auburn beating Alabama!!!

[@JoeyCarb]

I was 9 when Cal broke the record. I played shortstop and the guy was basically my idol. As a New Yorker who was a Mets fan and the son of a life long Yankees fan, having my favorite player be a division opponent and not the soon to be very famous shortstop on my dad's team of choice felt very rebellious at the time.

[@Benghazi_420]

You guys do phenomenal work, no other words for it.

[@quasimoto7662]

Cal Ripken was the man who rejuvenated interest in baseball more than any single person after the 94 strike.

[@bobfitzgerald2875]

Junior Griffey would like a word

[@thisguy8106]

Mark and Sammy have entered the chat..

[@charlescrawford2283]

@@thisguy8106 They came a few years later, but true.

[@thisguy8106]

@@charlescrawford2283 they did, but I was just mentioning them bc original comment says Cal Ripken did more than any single player did to rejuvenate baseball after the 94 strike, but Mark and Sammy did way more. The streak was cool and all.. But heading into 98', baseball was still struggling and we all know what went on to happen.. so I just needed to point out that the homerun race is what did it. Not Cal Ripken.

[@quasimoto7662]

@@thisguy8106 why did attendance decrease from 1998-99? If McGwire and sosa were responsible, surely there’d be some positive energy in attendance, which simply was not the case.

[@TK-lg3hu]

Always love to see baseball content from you fine folks!

[@timothy4664]

Ripken was my favorite baseball player of all time even though I will always be a die hard Boston fan. I was present the night the Sox celebrated his last appearance at Fenway.

[@TStizzle19]

Did I just see a blue moon ad embedded in the video??? 6:40

[@nohbuddy1]

I feel like people don't talk enough about how good he was. He was 4th all time in defensive WAR

[@thedude3065]

Tops all Orioles in WAR collectively even Murray, Palmer, and both Robinsons

[@nohbuddy1]

@@thedude3065 He's definitely the best Oriole of all time

[@DCapps1994]

Not only that, but Ripken still had the record for most Home Runs by a Shortstop. On top of his Rookie of the year, 2 MVP awards, and 83 World Series win. One of the greatest Shortstops of all time and easily my favorite Oriole. Him Murray Palmer, and both Robinsons are the greatest Orioles to ever play.

[@Vashts6583.]

I still remember being at the game when he tied Gehrig's record as a kid, thank you for going back to a defining moment of my childhood!

[@Jonesnaltitude]

I was waiting tables at Harborplace the night he broke the record. The homerun and end of the game were both deafening. Fun night in BMore.

[@PhantomBanker]

I still get chills remembering his lap around the field. Absolutely magical.

[@episodesglow]

I grew up in the prairies in the middle of Canada and our baseball knowledge was basically limited to occasionally knowing if the Jays won. Hockey was life for us. And even my friends and I would regularly hear of Cal's streak.

[@54raynor]

It wasn’t just that Cal Ripken played in every game. From June 5, 1982 to September 14, 1987, Cal Ripken played in 8264 consecutive innings. This is believed to be the record, as it is over 3000 innings longer than the 2nd-longest known streak, which was set in the 19th century in a Major League that no longer exists.

[@Paveywwe]

I was born in Baltimore and grew up watching Ripken every day that man is a hero and a role model for anyone

[@jamesgreenfield8316]

I’ve lived in Maryland my entire life. This really meant a lot to me looking back now. Thanks for reminding me what baseball is really all about.

[@DCapps1994]

As a O's fan thank you for making this video! Have another sub from Birdland!

[@wind_runner6836]

I was what like 9 when this happened Cal was always one of my fav players him and Mike Mussina and I got to run the bases with him once as well when I was 10. Love the O's and will always remember this game and how awesome Cal was.

[@mcj88]

Gotta admit, this and the '94 strike Rewinder have given me new respect for Peter Angelos. I had no idea he was a labor lawyer by trade who took the union's side during that dispute. Damn decent of him!

[@gmwdim]

Yeah for once a wealthy businessman who ISN'T obsessed with squeezing out more profits above all else?

[@ZoeCalico]

Way to get the Blue Moon sponsorship, hell yeah. Not done in an annoying way, either, other than maybe the shock of the audio cut. Great vid as always.

[@jerlv9]

Dude…the blue moon ad just ruined the flow of this video. Ugh.

[@one7deep7savage7]

From Seattle and I vividly remember when we hosted the 2001 Allstar game which was Cal's last one of his career. Arod and Jeter made him play SS and ofcourse he hits a HR to go out with a bang. What a career!

[@wkatc007]

Being a DC Native we didn’t have a Baseball team (see Nationals) at this time and many years after. So some of us we rooted for the Oriels but all of us rooted for Mr. Cal Ripken Jr. #IronManCRJ

[@joeg5414]

I remember watching this live on tv. It was a big thing at the time

[@matthewforbes2969]

Untitled: Ted Williams Untitled: pavel Bure Untitled: Marcel Dionne Rewinder: the miracle of Istanbul Rewinder: game 6, 1985 Rewinder: 2010 World Cup Final Rewinder: 1999 champions league final Beef history: George Steinbrenner vs Billy Martin Beef history: Dave Winfield vs George Steinbrenner Beef history: Juan marichal vs John roseboro, a beef that ended in a lifelong friendship Beef history: the derby of the eternal enemies, Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos Collapse: how the Montreal Canadiens failed to reach sniffing distance of lord Stanley for 28 years Collapse: how the fo fi fo sixers failed to capitalize on a potential dynasty after the 83 finals Collapse: how the 85 bears went from Super Bowl domination to barely even treading water Collapse: How the Montreal expos looked like a potential World Series favorite before a lockout ruined everything and cause the team to leave for DC Collapse: how arsenal’s invincibles became, vincible Collapse: how the grit and grind grizzlies lost their grit and grind Collapse: how the 90s jazz went from western conference powerhouse, to dregs of the west Collapse: how the Martin brodeur devils went from annual contention to the worst in the league Collapse: how the Vancouver Canucks went from one of the best teams in the league to one of the worst

[@LgnSknks541]

Easily one of my favorite moments as a baseball fan, was seeing Cal Ripkin play on his farewell season at SafeCo Field when I was a kid. True legend.

[@amazonstorm]

I'm from Baltimore and I can tell you from experience: there is no Oriole more beloved than him. I've also met him once and he is a very nice guy.

[@davidtoups4684]

I'd argue that Brooks Robinson is more beloved than Cal.

[@HunkDrangus]

That lap around the field still gives me goosebumps, all these years later.

[@jerryjanik480]

That what Cal Ripken jr. Breaking that record was my first memory of Major League Baseball intellivision years later I got to go to Camden Yard I was like this is where Cal Ripken jr. This is baseball this is where baseball God played

[@CacophonyOfDestruction]

One of the most incredible things about Cal breaking this record is despite the Yankees and Orioles being historic division rivals that in 1995 were in a particularly heated battle for a playoff birth, Yankee fans could not have been happier a Baltimore Oriole broke Gehrig’s record. In fact we even cheered for Ripken’s homerun that helped the Orioles win the game that night despite the pennant race. If it was anyone else but Ripken no chance that happens. It speaks volumes about the respect and reputation Ripken had earned on the field.

[@kungflu9388]

My favorite baseball player talked about by my favorite channel, I love it ❤

[@SuperLemonAdam]

My favorite player growing up (and probably still). Loved going to O's games back in the 90's watching Cal play. Go O's! My favorite highlight is a young rookie catching the 27th out in the clinching game of the World Series. A soft liner to Short, gloved by Ripkin Jr. and the Orioles were WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!

[@fefetron]

I remember I was watching this game with my favorite uncle. He passed away 3 years ago.

[@langaumann]

Great video, but was surprised to not have the Kevin Costner situation mentioned.

[@nooneofconsequence3847]

I wonder if this video is sponsored by Blue Moon? Nothing like getting a commercial for Blue Moon in the middle of a commercial for Blue Moon being bracketed by commercials for Blue Moon

[@stevenrose86]

I love secret base and I work for MolsonCoors, but you’ve got to stop with the BlueMoon ads. It’s turning me off the channel and the company I work for!

[@bcdm999]

Loved the episode, love Clara's narration, love Secret Base. If ever there is an ad baked into an episode again, I (and I assume others as well) will unsubscribe

[@garylazereyes4856]

named my childhood dog Ripken. idolized this man for sure, great video

[@big8dog887]

Not only did Ripken play in all those games, he often hung around for hours afterward signing autographs instead of going straight home and resting after a long day.

[@genemorgan736]

Something also to note is that Ripken played a tougher position (SS) than Gherig (1B).

[@manjr]

Cal ended his streak when I was 18. I had never seen an Orioles game without him.

[@petercollin5670]

If you're a Yankees fan, you can appreciate how awesome it was to go that far without an injury.

[@lesliejacoby9137]

And to think Cal could've honestly kept the streak going probably way longer but I doubt either way we will see that broken or come close to anytime soon seeing how while it is a nice title its a lot of stress and work to put in (especially to risk injury) and I can only realistically seeing a DH only type hitter reaching for it.

[@gotmusic0915]

The jump scare edit really made the sponsor content pop

[@Blankford777]

Loved the video, thank you. I just wanted some more juice on the Kevin Costner/power outage conspiracy of '97.

[@BuckshotPA1]

Cal’s wife even gave birth, mid season, on an off day, while the team was at home!

[@alecosfan]

Finally!!!! Baseball! BALTIMORE!!!! Cal Ripken Jr!!

[@Jryder933]

As a life long Orioles fan, Cal Ripken Jr. #8 will always be my favorite Baltimore Oriole.