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CAL RIPKEN, JR. Inducted Aug. 29, 2003 Before embarking on one of the most celebrated careers in the history of Major League Baseball, this icon had a stellar season at third-base for the Red Wings in 1981. Playing in 114 consecutive games, before his promotion to Baltimore for good in August of '81, the player they called "Junior" batted .288 with 23 home runs, 31 doubles, and 75 RBI to earn the International League Rookie of the Year honors. In 2000, he was named the third-baseman for the Red Wings All Century Team. In addition to becoming baseball's all-time "Iron Man" with 2,632 consecutive games played, he redefined the shortstop position both offensively and defensively, setting Major League records at the plate and in the field. He is the Orioles' all-time leader in virtually every offensive category, and his contributions in the community are largely unsurpassed as well. Coming soon. |
