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Ripken followed up his '82 AL Rookie of the Year honor by winning AL MVP his sophomore campaign ('83).
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The best end to an incredible year? Catching the final out of the World Series, helping the O's to their 3rd championship.
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Ripken collected a ton of hardware in '91, winning the Home Run Derby, the ASG MVP, a Gold Glove, a Silver Slugger and his 2nd AL MVP Award.
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Having played every game since May 30, 1982, Ripken tied Lou Gehrig with his 2,130th consecutive game played, a mark thought untouchable.
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On the most memorable night in Camden Yards history, Ripken broke Gehrig's record, taking a celebratory lap around the warning track.
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After playing only short since 1983, Ripken shifted over to third, which became his primary position from '97 to 2001.
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At 2,632 consecutive games, Ripken decided it was time to end his streak. Ryan Minor replaced Ripken at third for a home game vs. the Yanks.
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Ripken became the 1st Orioles player to hit 400 homers, swatting a 3-run blast vs. Tampa Bay. He hit 31 more HRs before retiring.
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Ripken recorded hit No. 3,000 with a single in Minneapolis to become only the 7th AL/NL player to join that club and also reach the 400-HR mark.
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The '01 All-Star Game in Seattle was all about Cal. He briefly moved back to shortstop, belted a homer and then earned his 2nd ASG MVP honor.
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A farewell tour that lasted more than 3 months ended with Ripken stepping to the plate for the final time in Baltimore, already a hero to many.