- Born
- Birth nameCalvin Edwin Ripken Jr.
- Nicknames
- Cal
- Iron Man
- Rip
- Junior
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Cal Ripken was born on August 24, 1960 in Havre De Grace, Maryland, USA. He is a producer and executive, known for The Fan (1996), Marvel & ESPN Films Present 1 of 1: Genesis (2014) and Sunday Night Baseball (1990). He has been married to Laura Kiessling since October 2018. He was previously married to Kelly Ripken.
- SpousesLaura Kiessling(October 2018 - present)Kelly Ripken(November 13, 1987 - April 28, 2016) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenRyan Ripken
- Parents
- RelativesBill Ripken(Sibling)
- His consecutive games record
- Number 8 jersey with the Baltimore Orioles
- Shortstop/third baseman for the American League's Baltimore Orioles. Holds major league record for consecutive games played: 2632 (30 May 1982 - 19 September 1998).
- His brother Bill and father Cal, Sr. both played for the Baltimore Orioles organization. Cal Sr. managed the team while Bill played second, and Cal Jr. played shortstop. Only three other families have had 3 members on the same major league team at the same time.
- Owner of the Aberdeen Iron Birds, a minor league franchise, that play out of Ripken Stadium in Maryland
- Baltimore Orioles Career Games Played Leader(3,001).
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