Tag: Cal Ripken Jr.
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“I’m happy I’m his teammate.”
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Cal Ripken, Jr. | Sports Illustrated | March 8, 1999 I really don’t get involved in perceptions. We’re all different, and that’s what makes it interesting. Being judged on the things beyond what you do as a baseball player-sometimes I don’t think that’s necessarily right. Maybe you don’t have the full story. When I come…
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The Other Ironman: Albert Belle’s 392-Game Streak Was No Fluke
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in BlogsAlbert Belle played 392 straight MLB games—more than Griffey, Jeter, or Trout ever did in a season—while putting up MVP numbers. The forgotten ironman.
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Iron Man, Interrupted: The Lie About Albert Belle’s ‘Short’ Career
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in BlogsAlbert Belle didn’t have a short career. He had a dominant one. A durable one. A Hall of Fame one. But instead of being recognized for 12 powerhouse seasons, he’s written off by voters clinging to a myth—one that crumbles the moment you actually look at the numbers.
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(VIDEO) Albert Belle’s Grand Finale
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in News & MediaAlbert Belle’s final MLB at-bat ended with a 3-run home run—career HR No. 381. No farewell, no fanfare. Just one last thunderous swing.
Albert Belle: The Original 50/50 Man 