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Honoring the Iron Man

O's fans share their favorite memories of No. 8

Baltimoresun.com is looking for Orioles fans to write about their favorite Cal Ripken Jr. memories. Entries can be personal anecdotes, memories of Ripken's top performances or thoughts on what he meant to the Orioles and baseball. Fan articles will be published leading up to Ripken's Hall of Fame induction. Please limit submissions to 700 words maximum. E-mail your submission to sports@baltimoresun.com and include your name and phone number for verification purposes.

Submit your favorite Ripken memories

Share your favorite memories of Cal Ripken Jr.. Longer memories and anecdotes can be sent to sports@baltimoresun.com for possible online publication.

I saw his last game. Very nostalgic

Submitted by Neiman

12:38 PM EDT, Aug 2, 2007

I was fortunate to work on the grounds crew during my high school years, 1989 through 1991. During this time I had many interactions with many ballplayers, and being a huge baseball fan, this was a dream job. It was never about the $3.35 p/hour, it was about being apart of the Oriole way.

Submitted by Chuck Jacobs

12:44 PM EDT, Jul 31, 2007

I was there at Camden Yards when Cal set the record for most consecutive games. That is my greatest thrill as a baseball fan. I don't know of anyone more deserving of the Hall of Fame.

Submitted by Ronald Donett

3:42 PM EDT, Jul 30, 2007

O's faithful reflect on Cal's career

I share the same memory that thousands of Orioles fans share: Cal's last game ever.

July 24, 2007

Honoring the Iron Man

Getting to know Cal

The bleachers were mostly empty that night in 1984.

July 24, 2007

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What you saw was what you got with Cal

Very rarely in today's society do you find sports personalities who you hope your child can idolize on the playing field and in the game of life. Cal Ripken is one of those stars.

July 14, 2007

Honoring the Iron Man