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September 6, 1995: Baltimore Orioles SS Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s longstanding MLB record for the most consecutive GP in MLB history with his 2,131st consecutive game. Cal would end his record streak at 2,632 straight GP

Most consecutive GP in pro sports (MLB/NBA/NFL) history: 1. Cal Ripken Jr. (2,632), 2. Lou Gehrig (2,130), 3. Everett Scott (1,307)

Frank Robinson’s HOF resume: 14x All-Star, 2x World Series Champ, 1961 NL MVP, 1966 AL MVP & World Series MVP, 1966 Triple Crown, 1956 NL ROY, 1958 Gold Glove, #20 retired by Orioles, Reds, & Indians

Frank Robinson’s ranks among Orioles OF: T-1st in career All-Stars (5), 2nd in season HR (49), 3rd in career SLG (.543) & OPS (.944), 3rd in season Runs (122), SLG (.637), & OPS (1.047), 4th in career HR (179) & OBP (.401), 4th in season RBI (122)

Frank Robinson’s ranks in Baltimore Orioles history: T-2nd in season SLG (.637), 3rd in career OBP (.401), SLG (.543), & OPS (.944); 3rd in season HR (49), 5th in season OPS (1.047), T-5th in season TB (367)

Baltimore Orioles recorded the longest losing streak (19 GP) that was ended by scoring 10+ Runs during a win in MLB history

Most career HR by a SS in MLB history: 1. Cal Ripken Jr. (353), 2. Alex Rodriguez (345), 3. Ernie Banks (298), 4. Miguel Tejada (285), 5. Derek Jeter (260)

Most career HR in Baltimore Orioles history: 1. Cal Ripken Jr. (431), 2. Eddie Murray (343), 3. Boog Powell (303), 4. Brooks Robinson (268), 5. Adam Jones (263)

Cal Ripken Jr.’s records in Baltimore Orioles history include: Career All-Stars (19), Career HR (431), Career Hits (3,184), Career RBI (1,695), Career Runs (1,647), Career BB (1,129), Career XBH (1,078), Career GP (3,001), Career PA (12,883)

Most consecutive GP in MLB history: 1. Cal Ripken Jr. (2,632), 2. Lou Gehrig (2,130), 3. Everett Scott (1,307), 4. Steve Garvey (1,207), 5. Miguel Tejada (1,152)

Most career Hits in Baltimore Orioles history: 1. Cal Ripken Jr. (3,184), 2. Brooks Robinson (2,848), 3. George Sisler (2,295), 4. Eddie Murray (2,080), 5. Adam Jones (1,781)

Cal Ripken Jr.’s ranks among SS in MLB history: 1st in career HR (353), RBI (1,369), XBH (883), & All-Stars (15); 5th in career GP (2,381) & PA (10,329)

Cal Ripken Jr.’s HOF resume: 19x All-Star, 8x Silver Slugger, 2x Gold Glove, 2x AL MVP, 1983 World Series Champ, 1982 AL ROY, Most consecutive GP (2,632) in MLB history, 1983 MLB Hits & AL Runs Leader, #8 retired by Orioles

Most HR among players born outside the US: 1. Albert Pujols (677), 2. Sammy Sosa (609), 3. Rafael Palmeiro (569), 4. Manny Ramirez (555), 5. David Ortiz (541), 6. Miguel Cabrera (500)

Baltimore Orioles have lost the most consecutive GP (15) by multiple runs in the modern era (1900)

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