09/28/2026
⚾ Cal Ripken Jr. at Camden Yards — A Baltimore Baseball Legend
Take a look at the Cal Ripken Jr. statue outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards, honoring one of the most important players in Baltimore Orioles and MLB history.
Known as “The Iron Man,” Ripken played an incredible 2,632 consecutive games, a record that still stands as one of the greatest durability achievements in professional sports.
But Ripken was much more than the streak.
Over 21 seasons, all with Baltimore, he finished with 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, 1,695 RBI, 19 All-Star selections, two American League MVP Awards and a 1983 World Series championship.
For Orioles fans, Ripken represents loyalty, consistency, toughness and an era when one player truly became the face of a franchise.
His statue at Camden Yards is a fitting tribute to a Hall of Famer who helped define Baltimore baseball for generations.
👀 What do you remember most about Cal Ripken Jr. — the Iron Man streak, 3,000 hits, the Orioles, or something else?
Watch the video, check out the statue and share your favourite Ripken memory in the comments.
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