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Corporate Speaker
Spokesman
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The Businessman
Ripken’s name has become synonymous with strength, character, perseverance and integrity. After retiring from the game in 2001 he remained dedicated to baseball through the establishment and growth of his business ventures, Ripken Baseball and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.
In this chapter of his life Ripken is using the platform that baseball has provided him to help grow the game he loves at the grassroots level.


The Philanthropist
For the last 18 years, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has worked tirelessly to implement youth development programs and create parks that directly address the problems facing at-risk youth in distressed communities across the country.

THE IRONMAN
Cal Ripken is baseball’s all-time “Iron Man.” He retired from the game in October 2001 after 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. His name appears in the record books repeatedly, most notably as one of only ten players in history to achieve 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. On July 29, 2007 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

in the news
Cal Joins DraftKings Team as Special Advisor to the Board of Directors
Effective today, Cal has joined digital sports entertainment and gaming company, DraftKings in a special advisor role, lending his strategic insights to the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer on top company initiatives. Ripken will become a...
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Nationwide Impact
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, honoring the legacy of the Foundation’s namesake, Cal Ripken, Sr., and the incredible work and commitment from special people who have contributed to the success of the Foundation over the years....
Cal, Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Brady Urological Institute team up for important PSA
Cancer-free after his scare last year, Cal continues to use his platform for advocacy, spreading the word to other men about the risks of prostate cancer and the importance of early testing. Together with Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Brady Urological Institute at...
Cal Ripken, Jr. is baseball’s all-time “Iron Man”, Hall of Famer and now … American business leader. Raised in a baseball family Cal's playing career spanned 21 seasons, all with his hometown Baltimore Orioles. After retiring from the game in 2001 he remained dedicated to baseball through the establishment and growth of Ripken Baseball and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. Over the years he has served as a spokesman for numerous brands, has been a national broadcaster and evolved into one of the most sought-after corporate speakers and authors in the country.
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