Ripken

[ rip-kin ]

noun

1. Calvin Edward, Jr. CalIron Man, born 1960, U.S. baseball player.

Example Sentences

But it hadn’t been worn by a member of the Orioles since former manager Cal Ripken Sr. was still coaching in 1992.

From Seattle Times

One of his sons, Billy Ripken, was the previous Baltimore player to wear that number, in 1988.

From Seattle Times

The Ripken family, Orioles royalty, gave its blessing to the young Holliday.

From Seattle Times

“Our family is thrilled that @J_Holliday7 will be wearing dad’s #7,” Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. posted on the social platform X. “Excited to watch him play!”

From Seattle Times

In Trout, the most loyal fans in baseball see their own Tony Gwynn or Cal Ripken: a one-team, first-ballot Hall of Famer who resisted the siren song of perennial contenders.

From Los Angeles Times