It was 30 years ago Friday that Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. officially became MLB’s “Iron Man” by playing in his 2,131st consecutive game to surpass Lou Gehrig’s record.

During the iconic game, Ripken received a 22-minute standing ovation from the Baltimore crowd and swatted a home run on the way to a 4-2 Orioles win, cementing the night as one of the most special in the game’s storied history.

The Orioles will hold a ceremony Saturday in honor of Ripken’s record during their home game against the Dodgers.

Ripken joined WTOP’s Shawn Anderson and Anne Kramer to reflect on that night. Listen to the conversation or read the transcript below.

The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.

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