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Hall of Famers who have won Gold Glove Awards at shortstop include Smith, Aparicio, Trammell, Ernie Banks, Robin Yount, Barry Larkin and Cal Ripken Jr., whose 2,632 consecutive games played earned him his "Iron Man" nickname.
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Cal Ripken Jr. won the Gold Glove award twice in his career.
Jul 14, 2022 · Over the course of his career, Ripken totaled almost 96 Wins above Replacement (WAR), 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, and a .276 batting average. On October 6, 2001, the Orioles retired Ripken’s number 8 in a game against the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards.
Cal Ripken Jr. wore these cleats and batting gloves during the Orioles’ last game at Memorial Stadium on October 6th, 1991 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles faced the Detroit Tigers, losing 7-1. Ripken Jr., a typically potent offensive threat, went 0-4 during the loss.
Cal Jr. was an honor roll student at Aberdeen High and a standout performer on the school’s soccer and baseball teams. His athletic prowess combined with his outstanding grades made him a viable candidate for a college scholarship.
Sep 3, 2015 · What does not get talked about a lot with Ripken is his play at shortstop, where he won two Gold Gloves and remains tied as the tallest player, at 6-4, ever to play the position. Ripken was a...
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Cal Ripken Jr. was voted the 1982 American League Rookie of the Year. He was selected to 18 All-Star teams and he was a member of one World Championship team. Ripken won two Gold Gloves and was voted the American League Most Valuable Player twice, in 1983 and 1991.
