Cal Ripken Jr - The Ironman's Legendary Career

Cal Ripken Jr - The Ironman's Legendary Career

Cal Ripken Jr - The Ironman's Legendary Career

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Cal Ripken Jr - The Ironman's Legendary Career

2001

1h 5m

6.5(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

One of baseball's legends, Cal Ripken Jr., is chronicled in this illuminating documentary. Known for enjoying one of the longest careers in baseball history--21 years--Ripken Jr. has set records for fewest errors by a shortstop and highest fielding percentage. Of the numerous accolades that have been heaped on the player, his 2 MVP titles and election to the All-Century Team stand out. All of these career highlights, and many more, are explored in THE IRONMAN'S LEGENDARY CAREER.

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Major League Baseball Productions

Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Cal Ripken Jr.

Cal Ripken Jr.

Acting

Edward Norton

Narrator

Edward Norton

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