The Iron Man

Birth

Aug 24, 1960

Cal Ripken Jr. was born in Maryland on this day. Photograph Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/553590979169526020/

Beginning of Streak

May 30, 1982

Cal Ripken Jr. joined the Orioles' line-up and began his consecutive game streak.

Record Breaker

Sep 6, 1995

On this day, Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's record for the most consecutive games played. Photograph Source: Picture Source: https://www.gannett-cdn.com/mm-/ff544758e68401b7c4eb88bf300dc6b438ae279b/c=0-170795768&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/2017/05/29/USATODAY/USATODAY/636316183593256469-AP-RIPKEN-HALL-OF-FAME-BASEBALL-16617999.JPG

His Streak Ends

Sep 19, 1998

Cal Ripken Jr. played game number 2,632 and ended his consecutive game streak.

Retirement

Jun 19, 2001

Cal Ripken Jr. announced his retirement from baseball.

Hall of Fame Induction

Jul 29, 2007

Cal Ripken Jr. is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Photograph Source: http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/inductee-cal-ripken-jr-poses-with-his-plaque-after-his-speech-at-picture-id75852138