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Birth
Cal Ripken Jr. was born in Maryland on this day. Photograph Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/553590979169526020/ -
Beginning of Streak
Cal Ripken Jr. joined the Orioles' line-up and began his consecutive game streak. -
Record Breaker
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
Cal Ripken Jr. played game number 2,632 and ended his consecutive game streak. -
Retirement
Cal Ripken Jr. announced his retirement from baseball. -
Hall of Fame Induction
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
