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Cal Ripken's final game coverage



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...

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...

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...

Ripken's HOF induction day

Ripken's HOF induction day

Photos of Ripken's Hall of Fame induction day in Cooperstown, N.Y.  Full story...

Ripken elected to Hall of Fame

Ripken elected to Hall of Fame

Photos of Ripken's Hall of Fame election and events leading up to the induction ceremony  Full story...

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...




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