Cal Ripken Jr. Trivia Questions

He played 2,632 straight games, breaking Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130. This streak is often called baseball's 'Iron Man' record.

He spent his whole career with Baltimore, from 1981 to 2001, making him one of the most loyal players in baseball history.

He finished with 431 home runs. While impressive for a shortstop, he never reached the 500-homer milestone.

He won two Gold Gloves (1991, 1992), but not every year. He was known more for his offensive production than defensive brilliance.

He got 98.53% of the vote in 2007, the highest ever for a position player at the time, though Ken Griffey Jr. later exceeded that.

He won in 1983 as a rookie shortstop and again in 1991, leading the league in runs, hits, and doubles that second year.

He was selected in the second round, 48th overall, not the first round. This is a common misconception because of his iconic status with the Orioles.

He actually played 136 games at third base late in his career, moving from shortstop to third in 1997 to make room for prospect Mike Bordick.