Cal Ripken, Jr.

Cal Ripken, Jr., the celebrated Baltimore Orioles shortstop, is the focus of this biography that traces his journey from a modest upbringing to baseball stardom. The narrative recounts his historic streak of consecutive games, culminating in the moment he surpassed Lou Gehrig's record in 1995 and earned the nickname Iron Man. It also examines the perseverance and work ethic that fueled his record-breaking career. Written for middle-grade readers, the story offers an accessible look at Ripken's life and the impact of his legendary feat.