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Former Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. is honored on the anniversary of setting the record for most consecutive games played in the MLB during a baseball game between the Orioles and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Orioles, Cal Ripken Jr. celebrate 30th anniversary of when he broke Lou Gehrig’s record

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, former Baltimore Orioles infielder Cal Ripken, Jr. attends an on-field ceremony honoring the 1989 Orioles team prior to a baseball game against the Houston Astros, in Baltimore. Cal Ripken Jr. disclosed Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, that he underwent surgery for prostate cancer in March and is now completely healthy.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Cal Ripken Jr. says he’s cancer free after March surgery

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

In this Aug. 9, 2019, file photo, former Baltimore Orioles infielder Cal Ripken, Jr. attends an on-field ceremony honoring the 1989 Orioles team prior to a baseball game against the Houston Astros, in Baltimore. Cal Ripken Jr. has launched a campaign to help feed children and families across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating a contribution of $250,000 and opening a social media account for the first time to promote the cause.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Cal Ripken heads charity campaign, longs for baseball’s return

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press