He helps those that need it more instead of thinking of himself. Ripken has a flame that won't die down, and that is his motivation to persevere. According to many people, "The perseverance, endurance, and everyday work ethic that Ripken exhibited throughout his twenty-one seasons with the Baltimore Orioles made him one of the most popular professional athletes in all of sports.
His motivation and endurance to keep going forward is one of the reasons kids are so inspired by him. Very rarely did Ripken turned his back to a game throughout his 21 seasons of baseball. Additionally, according to Ripken, "Still, there was time for more memorable moments, such as when he collected career hit No.
His motivation to keep going forward didn't end after his streak did. The motivation to persevere is what makes him such a big inspiration. He doesn't stop when the going gets tough or when he reaches his goal.
He surpasses the goal and reaches for the very top. One of the greatest traits Ripken has is his loyalty to baseball. Ripken is great at baseball, " But beyond his talent, Ripken demonstrated a devotion to his game and to his team, the Baltimore Orioles, that moved him into the pantheon of sport's most notable figures.
He became an embodiment of dedication by missing not a single game from his start in until , when he broke Lou Gehrig's longstanding record of consecutive games played at 2, Ripken proved his loyalty to baseball when he didn't miss a single game for over 10 years straight. Even when the going got tough, he kept his loyalty to the sport.
His passion made him one of the most notable figures in baseball. His "Because We Care" program has supplied thousands of tickets to underprivileged children and adults. His generous acts and kind attitude have caused him to be labeled as one of the most respected athletes in America. Due to Ripken's generosity towards under privileged communities through donations, charities, and foundations as well as his attitude towards his fans is a couple of reasons why Cal should be considered a hero.
Cal Ripken's legacy on the field: the stats, the record, and the awards should not be the only reason why he should be considered a hero. Ripken is much more than a famous athlete; his compassion, attitude, and generosity have left an indelible mark on society and transformed the lives around him for the better. Over Ripken's twenty-one year career, he had a terrific stat line.
More than RBIs and more than 3, hits. Along with this, he has appeared in nineteen all star games and holds the record for the most consecutive games played in Major league baseball history.
After Ripken retired, he brought the same work ethic into other parts of his life. Ripken has multiple programs and foundations such as The Cal Ripken Sr Foundation and the Because We Care program which help underprivileged children and adults.
The main reason why I believe Cal Ripken Jr should be considered a hero is because of his ability to be someone to look up to for numerous kids across the nation, and possibly other nations too.
In my opinion, Ripken's stat line only compliments his attitude towards the sport of baseball and many other aspects of his life. This is because Ripken's passion and respect for the sport of baseball as well as the community around him makes him rather unique. If children, baseball fans, or even adults are looking for someone to aspire to be like, it's definitely Cal Ripken Jr.
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Very minimal wear and tear. Fifty years later he recalled,. After the game I was outside the stadium and Gehrig came out and brushed right by the boys asking for autographs and got into a taxi. He was alone, and he looked so dejected. He was walking bent over like an old man, graying at the temples, and I had never seen a man who looked so downhearted.
I stood there and I felt sorry for him. Here he was one of the great heroes of baseball and I was feeling sorry for him.
Gehrig had four hits — all singles — in the first eight games when they headed to Detroit. The Iron Horse had run his last 90 feet. Although still able to play, Cal Ripken decided to relieve the constant speculation over when and how his streak would end by ending it himself near the end of the season. Nobody in the future was likely to come close, and if they did, more power to them. He was 38 and knew he was no longer an everyday player. In he had switched to the less demanding third base position.
The Orioles were a. Ripken wanted no ballyhoo, no ceremony, no fuss. The last home game of the season was Sunday night, September 20, , against the Yankees.
Before the game he told manager Ray Miller he wanted out of the lineup. And that was it: game 2, Great trivia question: who replaced Cal Ripken the day his streak ended? The next night in Toronto, Cal Ripken was back in the lineup. He played in about half the games in the next two seasons. Then, in , at age 40, he appeared in three-quarters of the Orioles games before quietly retiring — but not from baseball.
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