Summary
The story of how Cal Ripken and the Orioles broke their losing streak of twenty-one consecutive games in 1988. Full description
Summary: |
The story of how Cal Ripken and the Orioles broke their losing streak of twenty-one consecutive games in 1988. |
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Physical Description: |
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 30 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780399244926 (hc.) 0399244921 (hc.) 9781428739376 (BWI bdg.) 1428739378 (BWI bdg.) |
Author Notes: |
Ripken has had a good major league career. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1982 and American League (AL) Most Valuable Player in 1983 and 1991. He was a perennial starter for the AL in the Major League All-Star Game, beginning in 1984. In addition, Ripken was joined in the Orioles' infield by his brother Bill from 1987 to 1992. Ripken is married to the former Kelly Geer. They have two children, Rachel Marie and Ryan Calvin. (Bowker Author Biography) |