Cal Ripken's final game coverage
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Goodbye, No. 8
Celebration, sadness mix as Ripken ends O's era after 21 years; He's on deck for last out; Orioles' 98th loss forgotten as day is Iron Man love fest
Cal's farewell speech
All-American:
Before last night's game, Cal Ripken stands during the National Anthem, which was punctuated with a fireworks display over a flag on loan from Fort McHenry.
(Sun photo by Karl Merton Ferron)
Saying thanks, goodbye to Cal
Tom Pendleton knew he could make a nice profit by selling his tickets to tonight's game, but for the lifelong Maryland resident and Orioles fan, eBay was never an option. Full story.../span>
Final salute to Ripken
The mayor named a street after him. A former president called him the best running story in baseball. A sell-out throng cheered his every move, lighting the sky with flashbulbs and the glint of metallic confetti, chanting, "Thank you, Cal." Full story.../span>
In Ripken's sentimental journey, last chance to play is the real trip
WHY DID YOU and Cal become such good friends?" a reporter asked Brady Anderson before Cal Ripken's last game last night at Camden Yards. Full story.../span>
Ripken's HOF induction day
Photos of Ripken's Hall of Fame induction day in Cooperstown, N.Y. Full story.../span>
Ripken elected to Hall of Fame
Photos of Ripken's Hall of Fame election and events leading up to the induction ceremony Full story.../span>
Ripken: By the numbers
Hits by age: Full story.../span>
Cal Ripken Jr. desktop wallpaper
Click on the size that best fits your desktop, wait for the photo to download, then right click on the photo and select "Set as Background." (Mac instructions) Full story.../span>
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