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Vi Ripken, mother of Orioles Cal and Billy, has passed away

Violet “Vi ” Ripken, the mother of Orioles Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr., has died. According to a notice on the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home website, she died on Friday, one day before her 83rd birthday ...
Capital Gazette

Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2,131 celebration remembered 30 years later: ‘It was just magical’

For two minutes on that September evening 30 years ago, a pair of musicians took center stage at Camden Yards, the world watching, to perform a national anthem that originated in Baltimore. Bruce ...
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30 years later: Cal Ripken Jr. reflects on the game that changed baseball forever

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 6, 2025: Cal Ripken Jr rides in a convertible Corvette automobile and waves to the crowd during the 2131 30th anniversary ceremony prior to an interleague game between ...
The New York Times

Cal Ripken Jr

Sports of The Times; A Teacher Firm and Strong: The Father Behind Ripken's Streak Dave Anderson Sports of The Times article on death of Cal Ripken Sr, minor league catcher and Baltimore Orioles ...
Yahoo! Sports

Angels appreciated place in history with Cal Ripken Jr., even amid a late-season collapse

Rex Hudler pestered plate umpire Larry Barnett for a game-used baseball, one with the orange laces and number “8” stamp to commemorate Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s ...
WBAL-TV

Baltimore Orioles to celebrate Cal Ripken's 30th anniversary of 2,131 consecutive games played

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr. playing his 2,131st consecutive game and setting new records. In an interview with 11 News, Ripken said that Sept. 6, 1995, started pretty ...