Good News In History, September 6
Good News In History, September 6 30 years ago today, Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s baseball record when he played in his 2,131st consecutive game. Once considered a near-impossible feat, “the streak,” which continued for 2,632 games, earned Cal the nickname, Iron Man. The televised game, between the Orioles and the California Angels, still ranks as one of the most watched baseball events, with Cal’s kids throwing out the first pitch. In the fifth inning, as it was tallied a full game, the crowds in the stands, the opposing players, and the four umpires gave Ripken a standing ovation lasting more than 22 minutes, one of the longest ovations for any athlete. WATCH a series of interviews throughout this long streak… (1995) Ripkin in 1993 by Rdikeman, CC ESPN never went to a commercial break as Ripken walked around the edge of the entire field to shake hands and give high-fives to fans ( watch the moment here ). Then, he was asked to give a speech. “Tonight I stand here, overwhelmed, as my…
