Cal Ripken Jr.

Cal Ripken Jr. is a former professional baseball player known for his exceptional durability and skill. He played primarily as a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 2001. Ripken is famous for his record of playing 2,632 consecutive games, a feat that demonstrated incredible consistency and commitment. This streak earned him the nickname “Iron Man.” Over his career, he was a 19-time All-Star, won two Gold Gloves, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. Ripken is regarded as one of the greatest and most reliable players in baseball history.