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Today in Sports History: Cal Ripken surpasses Lou Gehrig’s record
In 1995, Cal Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive major league game to surpass Lou Gehrig’s 56-year record. Ripken received a 22-minute standing ovation and later hit a homer in Baltimore’s 4-2 win over California.
Today’s Sports Highlight in History:
In 1995, Cal Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive major league game to surpass Lou Gehrig’s 56-year record. Ripken received a 22-minute standing ovation and later hit a homer in Baltimore’s 4-2 win over Califo... [3495 chars]