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Vi Ripken, mother of Cal Jr. and kidnap victim, dies at 82
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Cal Ripken has been in Joe Mauer's shoes – Twin Cities
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Cal Ripken Jr.'s second baseball life - WTOP News
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Cal Ripken Jr.'s floating head makes cameo in wife's confirmation
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Baltimore Orioles, History & Notable Players
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Cal Ripken Jr to complete construction on 50th baseball field
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Orioles' Cedric Mullins hits for the cycle against Pirates
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Cal Ripken Sr. dies of lung cancer at age 63
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Calling his own number, Ripken ends the streak – Orlando Sentinel
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Orioles' Wild Card chances hurt in loss to Red Sox
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Cal Ripken's farewell tour – Sun Sentinel