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Cal Ripken, Sr.

American baseball player
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  • The real iron man
    Cal Ripken, Jr.

    His father, Cal Ripken, Sr., was an Orioles coach for 15 years and briefly managed the team. In 1987 Cal, Sr., became the first father ever to manage two sons in a major league game: Cal, Jr., and Billy, an infielder.

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    His father, Cal Ripken, Sr., was an Orioles coach for 15 years and briefly managed the team. In 1987 Cal, Sr., became the first father ever to manage two sons in a major league game: Cal, Jr., and Billy, an infielder.

    Read More