On Sunday August 12th my parents and I took a road trip to Aberdeen, MD to see the Ironbirds play the Connecticut Tigers at Ripken Stadium. The facility is named after former Baltimore Orioles legend and Hall of Fame shortstop/third baseman Cal Ripken Jr. Both he and his younger brother Bill Ripken are co – owners of the team that play their home games in his hometown. The team’s nickname is derived from the fact that Cal became major league baseball’s all time Ironman when he broke Lou Gehrig’s consecutive innings streak at 2,132 games and played 2,632 before he finally sat down. There is also a replica of the Baltimore and Ohio (B & O) warehouse from Camden Yards (home of the Orioles) at the complex that doubles as both a Residence Inn by Marriott and a Courtyard by Marriott. You will also find Cal Sr.’s Yard that is named after Cal and Bill’s Dad who at one point managed both of his sons at the same time.
By Kris L.
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