Cal Ripken

Do you know someone with unwavering determination, an energetic spirit and the drive to make a difference? If so, they could join the ranks of National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and the many others recognized for their unstoppable energy in the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame.    From now through Feb. 4, 2011, people are invited to enter their own personal stories or nominate someone they know online at www.energizer.com/halloffame. Just like America’s non-stop icon, the...Read Full Story

Has anyone ever referred to you as the Energizer bunny? I have been called that my whole life (what true multi-tasking mama hasn't?). So, when I heard about the Keeps Going Award, sponsored by Energizer, I had to spread the word!You can click on the link above to go nominate someone for a personal Keeps Going Award. What a neat way to say you are thinking of someone and are proud of what they accomplish. But, in addition to offering that fun option, the people at Energizer and Cal Ripken Jr...Read Full Story

Billy Ripken made his major league debut on July 11, 1987 and it marked the first time that a father had managed two sons on the same team.  Billy Ripken played alongside his brother, future Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and was managed by his father, Cal Ripken, Sr. during his time with the Baltimore Orioles in 1987 and 1988.  Actually, all three Ripkens appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated during the early part of the 1988 MLB season as the Orioles had lost their first 21 games of...Read Full Story

Spring training is in full swing and Disney.com is getting sports fans ready for the 2011 baseball season with a new destination page and sweepstakes in honor of Baseball Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken Jr., and his new book for kids, “Hothead,” written with Kevin Cowherd. Ripken is known as one of the greatest home run hitters in baseball history and now fans can get to know him as an author by going to Disney.com/Ripken and checking out an exclusive first look at the book and cool features and...Read Full Story

Filed under: Orioles, AL East, MLB Rumors Over the weekend a story broke that Orioles owner Peter Angelos turned down Orioles great and Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. for a job within the organization, saying that he didn’t want Ripken to get all the credit should the team turn things around. Angelos denied the report from FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, calling it “inaccurate and grossly incorrect.” Of course, the one person nobody had heard anything from about the story was Ripken himself...Read Full Story

Baseball's legendary "Iron Man" Cal Ripken wowed members at Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club's Distinguished Speaker event with tales from his career and information about the powerful work being done to help America's youth through the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. A fascinating and fun filled glimpse in to the life of one of the country's greatest players. Vero Beach, Florida (PRWEB) February 29, 2012 On Monday evening, February 20, 2012 Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club presented Cal Ripken...Read Full Story

If you a chance today, take a look at the Washington Post and their article chronicling Cal Ripken's trip to Central America, in particular, the country of Nicaragua. Ripken -- the Hall-of-Famer and Oriole legend -- is working with former pitcher Dennis Martinez in trying to foster and spread the game to children down there as a envoy with the U.S. Department of State.He's also got a running blog of his day-to-day activities down there on the MASN Sports website; however, the Post article...Read Full Story

Connor Sullivan is an All-Star third baseman on his Babe Ruth League team, the Orioles. He can hit and field with the best of them, but he's got one big problem: his temper. When he strikes out or makes an error, he's a walking Mt. Vesuvius, slamming batting helmets and throwing gloves. His teammates are starting to avoid him, even his best friend Jason. His coach is ready to kick him off the team. To make matters worse, things aren't much better at home. His dad is having trouble finding a...Read Full Story

Baseball Hall of Fame's Cal Ripken Jr. on using his influence to help people in Joplin, MO and how others can help.Read Full Story

Baseball Hall of Fame member Cal Ripken Jr. talks about working with Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild Joplin, MO.Read Full Story