Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr., known as Cal Ripken Jr., was born on August 24, 1960, in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He is the son of Violet and Cal Ripken Sr., and of German and English ancestry. Ripken grew up in Aberdeen, Maryland, and attended Aberdeen High School, where he began his legendary baseball journey. His outstanding talent was evident early on, and in 1978, he was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the second round of the MLB Draft.
Ripken made his Major League Baseball debut in 1981 with the Baltimore Orioles in a game against the Kansas City Royals. He recorded his first major league hit against the Chicago White Sox, with pitcher Dennis Lamp on the mound. His rookie season was impressive, earning him the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 1982.
In 1983, Ripken signed a four-year contract with the Orioles worth $1 million per year. That same year marked his first appearance in the playoffs, during which he played a pivotal role in helping the Orioles win the AL East and, eventually, the World Series.
Ripken continued to build his legacy with the Orioles. In 1989, during a game against the Boston Red Sox, he delivered a game-winning hit that added to his growing reputation. Two years later in 1991, he had what many consider his career-best season, earning both the Gold Glove Award and being named MVP of the All-Star Game.
During the early 1990s, the Orioles encountered several contract negotiations, and in 1992, Ripken was at the center of discussions aimed at securing his future with the team. He remained a steady presence despite the off-field uncertainties.
| Birth Date: | 24 Aug, 1960 |
| Age: | 59 yrs |
| Occupations: | Baseball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Havre de Grace |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American baseball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 75 million |
