Well, Camden Yards turned into a party on Sept. 6 when the Orioles hosted the Dodgers. Why? Because Orioles HOF Cal Ripken Jr. was there and took all the spotlight. Notably, the Orioles pulled out all the stops to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ripken’s legendary milestone of breaking Lou Gehrig’s record by playing in his 2,131st straight game.

Reportedly, the festivities kicked off at 6:20 p.m., with Orioles greats like Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer, Harold Baines, and Mike Mussina joining Ripken for the big night. So, that number, 2,131, needs no explanation for baseball fans. Ripken didn’t just pass Gehrig’s mark, but he kept the streak alive until 1998, when he ended it himself at an incredible 2,632 games. It’s a record many consider untouchable, solidifying his status as baseball’s “

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