|
gptkbp:instance_of
|
gptkb:Baseball_Player
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
2
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:award
|
|
gptkbp:analysis
|
post-retirement
|
|
gptkbp:appears_in
|
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:battle
television commercials
television commercials.
|
|
gptkbp:artwork
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:author
|
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
books on baseball
|
|
gptkbp:awarded_by
|
gptkb:award
gptkb:the_Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
the Roberto Clemente Award
the Presidential Citizens Medal
|
|
gptkbp:awards
|
gptkb:1983_MLB_season
gptkb:award
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig_Memorial_Award
gptkb:American_League_MVP
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game_MVP
gptkb:American_League_Most_Valuable_Player
gptkb:Sports_Illustrated_Sportsman_of_the_Year
2
8
8 times
2 times
19× All-Star
2× ALMVP
|
|
gptkbp:base
|
gptkb:36
.340
5152
5087
|
|
gptkbp:bats
|
Right
11551
|
|
gptkbp:batting_style
|
gptkb:0
Right
Right-handed
51
.276
.979
|
|
gptkbp:birth_date
|
gptkb:1960
1960-08-24
August 24, 1960
|
|
gptkbp:birth_place
|
gptkb:Havre_de_Grace,_Maryland,_USA
gptkb:Maryland
gptkb:Havre_de_Grace,_Maryland
|
|
gptkbp:born
|
gptkb:Havre_de_Grace,_Maryland
August 24, 1960
|
|
gptkbp:broadcasts
|
gptkb:0
gptkb:ESPN
|
|
gptkbp:career_assists
|
.787
|
|
gptkbp:career_points
|
.340
.447
95.0
|
|
gptkbp:career_start
|
2632
|
|
gptkbp:catch_rate
|
.447
|
|
gptkbp:championship
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:0
gptkb:1983
gptkb:1996
1981-2001
|
|
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
|
gptkb:0
1981-2001
21 seasons.
|
|
gptkbp:commander
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
|
|
gptkbp:connects
|
the Hall of Fame.
the city of Baltimore.
|
|
gptkbp:counseling_services
|
0},{
|
|
gptkbp:creator
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
dedication
sportsmanship
work ethic
respect for the game
positivity
|
|
gptkbp:debut_year
|
gptkb:1981
1981-08-10
August 10, 1981
|
|
gptkbp:defense
|
gptkb:1982
|
|
gptkbp:director
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:draft_year
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
|
|
gptkbp:economy
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken,_Jr._Baseball_Academy
gptkb:Ripken_Baseball
|
|
gptkbp:education
|
gptkb:University_of_Maryland
|
|
gptkbp:end_date
|
September 19, 1998
|
|
gptkbp:ends_at
|
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:Community_service
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:Politician
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_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_art
|
throughout his career.
|
|
gptkbp:fan_base
|
large
worldwide.
|
|
gptkbp:father
|
gptkb:Ryan_Ripken
gptkb:Cal_Ripken_Sr.
gptkb:Rachel_Ripken
|
|
gptkbp:finale_date
|
2001-10-06
October 6, 2001
|
|
gptkbp:founded
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken,_Sr._Foundation
|
|
gptkbp:full_name
|
gptkb:Calvin_Edwin_Ripken_Jr.
|
|
gptkbp:game_engine
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:game_mechanics
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:game_world
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:gameplay
|
154
3001
|
|
gptkbp:has_child
|
gptkb:Ryan_Ripken
gptkb:Cory_Ripken
gptkb:Rachel_Ripken
2
|
|
gptkbp:has_influence_on
|
future generations of players
Future players
|
|
gptkbp:has_role
|
Young athletes
young athletes.
|
|
gptkbp:has_title
|
gptkb:The_Iron_Man
|
|
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
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:0
gptkb:36
1034
1695
2300
701
1632
431
1153
3184
1,695
|
|
gptkbp:hosts_events
|
gptkb:0
|
|
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_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:fandom
young athletes
youth baseball players
role model for young athletes
|
|
gptkbp:inspired
|
young athletes
future generations of players
fans of baseball
|
|
gptkbp:is_a
|
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:musician
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:charity
role model
sports icon
two-time ALMVP
|
|
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for
|
gptkb:Cal_Ripken,_Sr._Foundation
|
|
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:community_service
gptkb:charity
charity work
youth baseball programs
Baseball camps
Baseball education initiatives
youth baseball initiatives.
|
|
gptkbp:is_known_for
|
gptkb:sports_team
gptkb:Community_service
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:Durability
gptkb:Politician
sportsmanship
his work ethic
his community service
his contributions to baseball.
leadership qualities.
Iron Man streak
charitable work.
his durability
positive attitude.
|
|
gptkbp:is_motivated_by
|
after retirement.
|
|
gptkbp:is_played_by
|
gptkb:sports_team
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
gptkb:All-Star_Games
19 All-Star Games
2632 consecutive games
|
|
gptkbp:is_recognized_by
|
numerous awards.
|
|
gptkbp:is_respected_by
|
gptkb:Fans
|
|
gptkbp:known_for
|
gptkb:community_service
gptkb:Politician
durability
sportsmanship
|
|
gptkbp:landmark
|
at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
|
|
gptkbp:last_appearance
|
gptkb:2001
|
|
gptkbp:launch_date
|
August 10, 1981
May 30, 1982
|
|
gptkbp:leadership
|
gptkb:sports_team
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
sportsmanship
sportsmanship.
one of the greatest shortstops in MLB history
in baseball history
One of the greatest shortstops in baseball history
|
|
gptkbp:library
|
gptkb:Play_Baseball_the_Ripken_Way
gptkb:The_Only_Way_I_Know
Get in the Game
' The Only Way I Know'.
|
|
gptkbp:location
|
gptkb:Camden_Yards
|
|
gptkbp:major_city
|
shortstops in baseball history.
|
|
gptkbp:manager
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:media_appearances
|
gptkb:ESPN
numerous
|
|
gptkbp:members
|
the 3000 hit club
the 1990s All-Decade Team.
the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.
|
|
gptkbp:mentor
|
gptkb:0
|
|
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:Mobile_Suit
|
|
gptkbp:notable_achievement
|
Consecutive games played: 2,632
|
|
gptkbp:notable_appearance
|
breaking Lou Gehrig's record
breaking Gehrig's record
|
|
gptkbp:notable_games
|
gptkb:0
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
September 6, 1995
2000 ALDS Game 1
2001 final game
Final game on October 6, 2001
2,131st consecutive game
Breaking Lou Gehrig's record
1993 Home Run Derby
1995 AL East Division clincher
2001 Home Opener
2131st consecutive game
|
|
gptkbp:notable_inductees
|
gptkb:2007
gptkb:Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:National_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:battle
|
|
gptkbp:notable_match
|
gptkb:Win
August 10, 1981
October 6, 2001
|
|
gptkbp:notable_player
|
gptkb:California_Angels
19 times
|
|
gptkbp:notable_recordings
|
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
' The Cal Ripken Jr. Show'.
|
|
gptkbp:notable_winners
|
95.0
|
|
gptkbp:number
|
8
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_games
|
gptkb:19
3001
2632
2,632
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_teams
|
gptkb:19
.340
.447
|
|
gptkbp:owner
|
gptkb:Ripken_Baseball
|
|
gptkbp:parks
|
Cal Ripken Baseball Academy.
|
|
gptkbp:participating_teams
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
MLB ambassador
youth baseball advocate
|
|
gptkbp:passes_through
|
gptkb:musical
2
|
|
gptkbp:personal_life
|
married to Kelly Ripken
|
|
gptkbp:philanthropy
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:played_for
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
gptkb:Maryland_Terrapins
|
|
gptkbp:playoff_appearances
|
gptkb:0
2632
|
|
gptkbp:position
|
Shortstop
Third baseman
Third Base
shortstop
third baseman
|
|
gptkbp:premiered_on
|
gptkb:1981
|
|
gptkbp:producer
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:profession
|
sports-related ventures
|
|
gptkbp:referee
|
gptkb:0
gptkb:ESPN
|
|
gptkbp:replaced_by
|
consecutive games played record
Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record
|
|
gptkbp:research_interest
|
Sports memorabilia
|
|
gptkbp:retired
|
gptkb:2001
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
gptkb:Number_8
8
|
|
gptkbp:retirement_year
|
gptkb:Television_personality
gptkb:musician
gptkb:2001
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:Oriole_Park_at_Camden_Yards
8
Sports analyst
approximately 90 minutes
2001-10-06
televised nationally
March 2001
Baseball analyst
October 6, 2001
over 40,000 fans
celebrated by fans and teammates
various memorabilia
performed by local artists
celebration of a legendary career
celebration of sportsmanship and dedication
coaching youth baseball
commemorative items for fans
emotional and memorable
family, friends, and fans
held on October 6, 2001
marked the end of an era in baseball.
on-field presentations and speeches
tears and cheers from the crowd
video tributes and speeches
|
|
gptkbp:rival
|
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:set_in
|
new consecutive games played record
|
|
gptkbp:signed_by
|
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
|
|
gptkbp:sportsmanship
|
exemplary
|
|
gptkbp:spouse
|
gptkb:Kelly_Ripken
|
|
gptkbp:starts_at
|
May 30, 1982
|
|
gptkbp:strikeouts
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:subject
|
biographies.
|
|
gptkbp:symbol
|
consistency in sports.
|
|
gptkbp:team
|
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
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
19 times
|
|
gptkbp:team_history
|
gptkb:Baltimore_Orioles
|
|
gptkbp:throws
|
gptkb:19
Right
Right-handed
|
|
gptkbp:top_scorer
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:umpires
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:weight
|
225 lb
|
|
gptkbp:winner
|
gptkb:American_League_Rookie_of_the_Year
gptkb:sports_team
gptkb:award
gptkb:1991_MLB_All-Star_Game_MVP
gptkb:1992_MLB_All-Star_Game_MVP
gptkb:American_League_MVP_award
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: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)
two World Series titles
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
1983 ALMVP
1984 ALMVP
|
|
gptkbp:writer
|
gptkb:0
|
|
gptkbp:year
|
gptkb:2001
|
|
gptkbp:year_created
|
gptkb:2007
|