Cal Ripken: The Untold Stories Behind Baseball's "Iron Man" | Undeniable with Joe Buck

Joe Buck sits down with baseball legend Cal Ripken, who holds the record for most consecutive games played. Cal discusses his early introduction to baseball through his father, getting drafted by the Baltimore Orioles, playing under his father for that same team, breaking Lou Gehrig's record, and much more.



CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Cal Ripken Introduction
2:05 - Appreciation from Fans
3:20 - Childhood/Father's Influence
5:28 - Father's Toughness
6:30 - Cal's Mom Taught Him Baseball
7:45 - Comfortability in a Minor League Environment
10:25 - Cal's Dream Realization at 12
12:15 - Cal's Growth in High School
13:34 - Choosing to be a Shortstop rather than a Pitcher
14:35 - Drafted by the Orioles
16:40 - Diligently Keeping Statistics/Taking Notes
18:32 - Called up to the Big Leagues
20:41 - Cal Promoted to Shortstop
22:33 - Winning Rookie of the Year
25:15 - 1983 World Series
27:00 - Cal's Best Moment
28:23 - Cal's Father Hired as Manager
30:37 - Father Fired in 1988
34:18 - Moving Up the List in Consecutive Games Played
36:48 - 1994 Postseason Cancelled/Saving Baseball
39:36 - Inherent Pressure/Cal's Work Ethic
42:15 - Officially Breaking Lou Gehrig's Record
46:02 - 1996 Postseason Reflection
47:30 - Cal Taking off His First Game Ever
50:08 - Losing Father to Lung Cancer
52:44 - Closing Remarks




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