For fans of the 29 other teams in MLB, Cal Ripken Jr. is probably not much more than just another Hall of Famer. Sure, “everyone” remembers The Streak, and playing in 2,632 consecutive baseball games is reason enough on its own to be a part of baseball legend, but there are legends and there are legends. In Baltimore, in Maryland, where Cal is the local hero, the son of the longtime coach, Cal is a legend, and one we’ve got all to ourselves, since he played every one of his career 3,001 games for the Baltimore Orioles.
Top 50 Orioles of All Time: #1, Cal Ripken Jr.
