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Calvin Edwin Ripken, Jr., commonly known as Cal or Cal Jr., was a shortstop and third baseman in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Baltimore Oriole . A MLB All-Star, Ripken is considered one of the best shortstops to ever play the game. He pioneered the way for the taller and larger shortstops. He was raised in Aberdeen, Maryland, by a baseball family. His father, Cal Sr., was a long-time coach in baseball who managed the Orioles. Ripken attended Aberdeen High School as did his brother Billy, who later played second base for various teams, including the Orioles. He has two other siblings, Elly and Fred. He is married to the former Kelly Geer and has a daughter, Rachel and a son, Ryan.
Baltimore Orioles Players
