gptkbp:instance_of
|
gptkb:Baseball_Player
|
gptkbp:all_star
|
gptkb:19
gptkb:1983
gptkb:1985
gptkb:1987
gptkb:1989
gptkb:1990
gptkb:1991
gptkb:1992
gptkb:1993
gptkb:1994
gptkb:1995
gptkb:1996
gptkb:1997
gptkb:1998
gptkb:1999
gptkb:2001
|
gptkbp:all_time_fielding_percentage
|
.979
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_academic
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_activist
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_adventurer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_advocate
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_analyst
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_announcer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_artisan
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_artist
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_builder
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_catcher
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_champion
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_coach
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_comedian
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_commentator
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_counselor
|
0},{
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_craftsman
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_creator
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_dancer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_director
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_dreamer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_educator
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_engineer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_entrepreneur
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_explorer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_guide
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_hero
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_host
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_icon
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_innovator
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_inventor
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_leader
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_legend
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_magician
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_maker
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_manager
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_mentor
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_musician
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_pathfinder
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_philanthropist
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_pioneer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_pitcher
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_producer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_researcher
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_role_model
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_scholar
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_scientist
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_scorer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_seeker
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_smith
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_star
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_teacher
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_technician
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_trailblazer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_umpire
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_visionary
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_volunteer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_as_writer
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_at_designated_hitter
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_at_first_base
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_at_shortstop
|
2300
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_at_third_base
|
701
|
gptkbp:all_time_games_in_outfield
|
gptkb:0
|
gptkbp:all_time_hits
|
3184
|
gptkbp:all_time_on_base_percentage
|
.340
|
gptkbp:all_time_ops
|
.787
|
gptkbp:all_time_runs
|
1632
|
gptkbp:all_time_total_bases
|
5087
|
gptkbp:all_time_walks
|
1153
|
gptkbp:analytics
|
post-retirement
|
gptkbp:author
|
books on baseball
|
gptkbp:autograph
|
gptkb:card_game
|
gptkbp:awarded_to
|
gptkb:the_Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
the Roberto Clemente Award
the Presidential Citizens Medal
|
gptkbp:awards
|
gptkb:1983_MLB_season
gptkb:award
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
gptkb:Sports_Illustrated_Sportsman_of_the_Year
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
2
8
2× AL MVP
8 times
2 times
19× All-Star
|
gptkbp:bats
|
Right
|
gptkbp:batting_style
|
Right
Right-handed
|
gptkbp:birth_date
|
1960-08-24
August 24, 1960
|
gptkbp:birth_place
|
gptkb:Havre_de_Grace,_Maryland,_USA
gptkb:Maryland
gptkb:Havre_de_Grace,_Maryland
|
gptkbp:birth_year
|
gptkb:1960
|
gptkbp:born
|
August 24, 1960
|
gptkbp:born_in
|
gptkb:Havre_de_Grace,_Maryland
|
gptkbp:born_on
|
August 24, 1960
|
gptkbp:broadcasts
|
gptkb:ESPN
|
gptkbp:businessman
|
sports-related ventures
|
gptkbp:captain
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
|
gptkbp:career_batting_average
|
.276
|
gptkbp:career_games_played
|
154
3001
|
gptkbp:career_slugging_percentage
|
.340
.447
|
gptkbp:charity
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken,_Sr._Foundation
|
gptkbp:charity_work
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken,_Sr._Foundation
education initiatives
youth baseball programs
|
gptkbp:child
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken_Sr.
gptkb:Billy_Ripken
|
gptkbp:children
|
gptkb:Ryan_Ripken
gptkb:Cory_Ripken
gptkb:Julia_Ripken
gptkb:Rachel_Ripken
2
Brett Ripken
Rachel and Ryan Ripken
|
gptkbp:coaching_career
|
1981-2001
21 seasons.
|
gptkbp:consecutive_games
|
2632
|
gptkbp:consecutive_games_played
|
2632
2,632
|
gptkbp:consecutive_games_streak
|
2632
|
gptkbp:debut
|
gptkb:1981
1981-08-10
August 10, 1981
|
gptkbp:debut_year
|
gptkb:1981
|
gptkbp:defense
|
gptkb:1982
|
gptkbp:drafted_by
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
|
gptkbp:education
|
gptkb:University_of_Maryland
|
gptkbp:ended_streak_on
|
September 19, 1998
|
gptkbp:family
|
gptkb:Kelly_Ripken
gptkb:Cal_Ripken_Sr.
gptkb:Rachel_Ripken
gptkb:Billy_Ripken
wife Kelly Ripken
|
gptkbp:famous_for
|
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:Community_service
gptkb:community_service
Sportsmanship
Leadership on and off the field
His leadership on and off the field
His impact on the game of baseball
His durability and consistency
Being a role model for young athletes
Role model for sportsmanship
breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record
leadership on and off the field
Consecutive games played
Consistency and durability
Community service and philanthropy
Promoting youth baseball programs
consecutive games played
Baseball longevity
his durability
breaking Lou Gehrig's record
Consecutive games played streak
consecutive games played streak
Advocating for player health and safety
Breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record
Contributions to baseball history
Cultural impact on baseball fans
Durability and consistency in performance
Fan engagement and accessibility
His contributions to youth baseball programs
His role in popularizing baseball in the 1990s
His sportsmanship and integrity
consecutive games streak
|
gptkbp:famous_game_date
|
September 6, 1995
|
gptkbp:famous_game_location
|
gptkb:Camden_Yards
|
gptkbp:famous_game_opponent
|
gptkb:California_Angels
|
gptkbp:famous_game_significance
|
Breaking Lou Gehrig's record
|
gptkbp:famous_landmark
|
at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
|
gptkbp:famous_match
|
gptkb:Win
|
gptkbp:famous_quote
|
“ You can’t be afraid to fail.”
“ It’s a great day for a ball game.”
“ I think the best way to approach the game is to have fun.”
|
gptkbp:fan_base
|
large
|
gptkbp:fan_favorite
|
throughout his career.
|
gptkbp:father
|
gptkb:Ryan_Ripken
gptkb:Cal_Ripken_Sr.
gptkb:Rachel_Ripken
|
gptkbp:final_match_date
|
2001-10-06
October 6, 2001
|
gptkbp:first_match
|
August 10, 1981
October 6, 2001
|
gptkbp:founded
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken,_Sr._Foundation
|
gptkbp:full_name
|
gptkb:Calvin_Edwin_Ripken_Jr.
|
gptkbp:game_awards
|
2
|
gptkbp:grandparent
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken_Sr.
|
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction
|
gptkb:2007
gptkb:National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Yes
|
gptkbp:has_a_baseball_camp
|
Cal Ripken Baseball Academy.
|
gptkbp:has_a_career_home_runs_total_of
|
431
|
gptkbp:has_a_career_on-base_percentage
|
.340
|
gptkbp:has_a_career_rbis_total_of
|
1695
|
gptkbp:has_appeared_in
|
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:commercials
television commercials
television commercials.
|
gptkbp:has_business
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken,_Jr._Baseball_Academy
gptkb:Ripken_Baseball
|
gptkbp:has_career_at_bats
|
11551
|
gptkbp:has_career_extra_base_hits
|
1034
|
gptkbp:has_career_games_started
|
2632
|
gptkbp:has_career_hit_by_pitch
|
51
|
gptkbp:has_career_hits
|
3184
|
gptkbp:has_career_on_base_percentage
|
.340
|
gptkbp:has_career_sacrifice_flies
|
gptkb:19
|
gptkbp:has_career_total_bases
|
5152
|
gptkbp:has_career_wins_above_replacement
|
95.0
|
gptkbp:has_child
|
gptkb:Ryan_Ripken
gptkb:Cory_Ripken
gptkb:Rachel_Ripken
2
|
gptkbp:has_connection_to
|
the Hall of Fame.
the city of Baltimore.
|
gptkbp:has_fan_base
|
worldwide.
|
gptkbp:has_influence_on
|
Future players
|
gptkbp:has_influenced
|
future generations of players
|
gptkbp:has_legacy
|
sportsmanship
sportsmanship.
|
gptkbp:has_library
|
gptkb:Play_Baseball_the_Ripken_Way
gptkb:The_Only_Way_I_Know
Get in the Game
' The Only Way I Know'.
|
gptkbp:has_parent
|
gptkb:Ryan_Ripken
|
gptkbp:has_role
|
Young athletes
young athletes.
|
gptkbp:has_title
|
gptkb:The_Iron_Man
|
gptkbp:has_won
|
two World Series titles
|
gptkbp:has_written
|
books about baseball
|
gptkbp:head_coach
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
|
gptkbp:height
|
6 ft 4 in
|
gptkbp:hit_single
|
gptkb:3
2
3184
3,184
|
gptkbp:home_runs
|
1632
431
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
Cal Ripken Jr.
|
gptkbp:impact
|
Subject of books
increasing fan engagement
Advocate for youth sports
Legacy in Major League Baseball
Inspiration for documentaries
Role model for players
Promoter of sportsmanship
inspiring the next generation of players
increased popularity of the game
Cultural icon in Baltimore
Increased popularity of shortstop position
popularizing the shortstop position
promoting player durability
|
gptkbp:influence
|
Youth baseball programs
baseball culture
Inspiration for young athletes
inspiring youth baseball programs
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
youth baseball programs
future generations of players
younger players
future players
Future baseball players
fan engagement in baseball
modern baseball players
|
gptkbp:influenced_baseball_culture
|
dedication
sportsmanship
work ethic
respect for the game
positivity
|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkb:father
gptkb:Cal_Ripken_Sr.
gptkb:Earl_Weaver
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig
brother
father, Cal Ripken Sr.
|
gptkbp:influences
|
gptkb:Derek_Jeter
gptkb:Ozzie_Smith
gptkb:Alex_Rodriguez
gptkb:Nomar_Garciaparra
gptkb:Barry_Larkin
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
gptkb:fans
young athletes
youth baseball players
role model for young athletes
|
gptkbp:inspired
|
young athletes
future generations of players
fans of baseball
|
gptkbp:interests
|
Sports memorabilia
|
gptkbp:involved_in
|
gptkb:community_service
charity work
youth baseball programs
|
gptkbp:involvement_in_mlb
|
MLB ambassador
youth baseball advocate
|
gptkbp:is_a
|
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:commentary
gptkb:Public_speaker
gptkb:Philanthropist
role model
sports icon
two-time AL MVP
|
gptkbp:is_a_commentator_for
|
gptkb:ESPN
|
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken,_Sr._Foundation
|
gptkbp:is_a_member_of
|
the 3000 hit club
the 1990s All-Decade Team.
the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.
|
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of
|
biographies.
|
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of
|
consistency in sports.
|
gptkbp:is_active_in
|
charity work
youth baseball programs
|
gptkbp:is_considered
|
a role model
one of the greatest shortstops
|
gptkbp:is_featured_in
|
sports magazines.
documentaries about baseball.
|
gptkbp:is_from
|
gptkb:Havre_de_Grace,_Maryland
|
gptkbp:is_influential_in
|
Youth baseball programs
|
gptkbp:is_involved_in
|
gptkb:Philanthropy
youth baseball programs
Baseball camps
Baseball education initiatives
youth baseball initiatives.
|
gptkbp:is_known_for
|
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:Community_service
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:Durability
gptkb:Baseball
sportsmanship
his community service
Iron Man streak
his durability
|
gptkbp:is_married_to
|
gptkb:Kelly_Ripken
|
gptkbp:is_motivated_by
|
after retirement.
|
gptkbp:is_played_by
|
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
gptkb:World_Series
gptkb:All-Star_Games
19 All-Star Games
2632 consecutive games
|
gptkbp:is_recognized_by
|
numerous awards.
|
gptkbp:is_remembered_for
|
his contributions to baseball.
|
gptkbp:is_respected_by
|
gptkb:Fans
|
gptkbp:is_set_in
|
new consecutive games played record
|
gptkbp:known_for
|
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:community_service
durability
sportsmanship
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
one of the greatest shortstops in MLB history
in baseball history
One of the greatest shortstops in baseball history
|
gptkbp:major_city
|
shortstops in baseball history.
|
gptkbp:media_appearances
|
numerous
|
gptkbp:mlbteams
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
19 times
|
gptkbp:most_consecutive_games_played
|
2632
|
gptkbp:movement
|
1155
1153
1,608
|
gptkbp:mvp
|
gptkb:1983
gptkb:1991
|
gptkbp:named_after
|
gptkb:Rookie_of_the_Year
gptkb:Sports_Illustrated_Sportsman_of_the_Year
|
gptkbp:nickname
|
gptkb:Iron_Man
|
gptkbp:notable_achievement
|
Consecutive games played: 2,632
|
gptkbp:notable_authors
|
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
|
gptkbp:notable_games
|
gptkb:1991_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1994_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1996_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1998_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1999_All-Star_Game
gptkb:2000_All-Star_Game
gptkb:1997_World_Series
2000 ALDS Game 1
2001 final game
Final game on October 6, 2001
2,131st consecutive game
1993 Home Run Derby
1995 AL East Division clincher
2001 Home Opener
2131st consecutive game
|
gptkbp:notable_inductees
|
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
|
gptkbp:notable_leader
|
gptkb:Baseball
|
gptkbp:notable_rivalry
|
gptkb:Derek_Jeter
gptkb:Sammy_Sosa
gptkb:Alex_Rodriguez
gptkb:Tony_Gwynn
gptkb:Mark_Mc_Gwire
gptkb:Barry_Bonds
gptkb:Cal_Ripken_Sr.
gptkb:Ken_Griffey_Jr.
gptkb:Jim_Thome
gptkb:George_Brett
the New York Yankees.
|
gptkbp:notable_scene
|
breaking Lou Gehrig's record
breaking Gehrig's record
|
gptkbp:notable_wins
|
95.0
|
gptkbp:number
|
8
|
gptkbp:number_of_all_star_games
|
gptkb:19
|
gptkbp:number_of_all-star_selections
|
gptkb:19
|
gptkbp:number_of_games
|
2,632
|
gptkbp:owned_by
|
gptkb:Ripken_Baseball
|
gptkbp:personal_life
|
married to Kelly Ripken
|
gptkbp:played_for
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
gptkb:Maryland_Terrapins
|
gptkbp:position
|
Shortstop
Third baseman
Third Base
shortstop
third baseman
|
gptkbp:premiered_on
|
gptkb:1981
|
gptkbp:record
|
Most consecutive games played
consecutive games played
most consecutive games played
2131 consecutive games played
consecutive games played in Major League Baseball
2632 games
2,632 games
|
gptkbp:record_for_consecutive_games_played
|
2632
|
gptkbp:recordings
|
' The Cal Ripken Jr. Show'.
|
gptkbp:replaced_by
|
consecutive games played record
Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record
|
gptkbp:retired
|
gptkb:2001
|
gptkbp:retired_number
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
gptkb:Number_8
8
|
gptkbp:retirement
|
gptkb:2001
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:commentary
gptkb:Motivational_speaker
gptkb:sports_programs
gptkb:Entrepreneur
Sports analyst
March 2001
Baseball analyst
October 6, 2001
celebrated by fans and teammates
coaching youth baseball
held on October 6, 2001
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_activities
|
on-field presentations and speeches
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_attendees
|
family, friends, and fans
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_broadcast
|
televised nationally
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_crowd
|
over 40,000 fans
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_duration
|
approximately 90 minutes
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_emotional_moments
|
tears and cheers from the crowd
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_highlights
|
video tributes and speeches
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_legacy
|
marked the end of an era in baseball.
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_location
|
gptkb:Oriole_Park_at_Camden_Yards
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_memorabilia
|
commemorative items for fans
|
gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_music
|
performed by local artists
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gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_significance
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celebration of a legendary career
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gptkbp:retirement_ceremony_theme
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celebration of sportsmanship and dedication
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gptkbp:retirement_gifts
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various memorabilia
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gptkbp:retirement_speech
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emotional and memorable
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:2001
8
2001-10-06
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gptkbp:runs_batted_in
|
gptkb:0
gptkb:1
1695
1,695
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gptkbp:runs_through
|
gptkb:1
2
|
gptkbp:sportsmanship
|
exemplary
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gptkbp:spouse
|
gptkb:Kelly_Ripken
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gptkbp:start_date
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August 10, 1981
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gptkbp:started_streak_on
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May 30, 1982
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gptkbp:stolen_bases
|
gptkb:36
|
gptkbp:streak_end_date
|
September 19, 1998
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gptkbp:streak_start_date
|
May 30, 1982
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gptkbp:team
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
|
gptkbp:team_during_mvp
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
|
gptkbp:television_appearance
|
gptkb:ESPN
|
gptkbp:throws
|
Right
Right-handed
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gptkbp:was_a_team_captain
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
|
gptkbp:was_an_all-star
|
19 times
|
gptkbp:was_known_for
|
his work ethic
leadership qualities.
charitable work.
positive attitude.
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gptkbp:weight
|
225 lb
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gptkbp:won
|
gptkb:1983_AL_MVP
gptkb:1984_AL_MVP
gptkb:American_League_Rookie_of_the_Year
gptkb:award
gptkb:1991_MLB_All-Star_Game_MVP
gptkb:1992_MLB_All-Star_Game_MVP
gptkb:American_League_MVP_award
gptkb:World_Series
gptkb:American_League_MVP
gptkb:Baseball_America_Player_of_the_Year
gptkb:ESPY_Award_for_Best_Male_Athlete
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game_MVP
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_All-Century_Team
gptkb:American_League_Most_Valuable_Player
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_All-Time_Team
gptkb:Sports_Illustrated_Sportsman_of_the_Year
gptkb:MVP_award
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
gptkb:ESPY_Award_for_Best_Male_Athlete_in_Baseball
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game_Selection
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_Player_of_the_Year_(1995)
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_Player_of_the_Year_(1997)
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_Player_of_the_Year_(1999)
Major League Baseball Player of the Decade (1990s)
Major League Baseball Player of the Year (1991)
Major League Baseball Player of the Year (1994)
Major League Baseball Player of the Year (1996)
Major League Baseball Player of the Year (2000)
Major League Baseball Player of the Year (2001)
The Sporting News Player of the Year
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gptkbp:won_award
|
gptkb:American_League_MVP
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game_MVP
gptkb:American_League_Most_Valuable_Player
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
|
gptkbp:won_gold_glove_award
|
2
|
gptkbp:won_silver_slugger_award
|
8
|
gptkbp:world_series_champion
|
gptkb:1
gptkb:1983
gptkb:1996
1981-2001
|
gptkbp:year
|
gptkb:2001
|
gptkbp:year_established
|
gptkb:2007
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gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:award
gptkb:Jackie_Robinson
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
|