AthleteAmerican1960 – present
Cal Ripken Jr.
Baseball's 'Iron Man,' record 2,632 consecutive games played
Biography
American baseball shortstop and third baseman who played 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. He holds the record for consecutive games played with 2,632 games over 17 seasons, earning the nickname 'The Iron Man.'
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Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1960
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American origin
“Primarily known as a surname (Cal Ripken Jr.), now occasionally adopted as a given name by baseball enthusiasts. Ripken carries athletic prestige and Americana, with a sturdy, masculine sound that evokes both tradition and achievement.”