It's a celebration!

by Scott Christ on Jul 29, 2007 10:46 AM EDT in News & Rumors

Congratulations, Cal, and let's not forget Tony Gwynn, hero of Gaslamp Ball.

Most of us probably won't live to see another "Iron Man," but I think overlooked is the fact that with conditioning and marketing and the fetish for guys who look like athletes still prevelant, it's going to be quite a while before we see another fat little right fielder poke the ball wherever he pleases over 3,000 times.

Two great players, two Hall of Famers.

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I really wish I could have made it to Cooperstown

Not only because Cal Ripken is my favorite player, but because he's probably going to be the last Oriole to hit the hall of fame for a looooong time.

by dfleis on Jul 29, 2007 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

I made it there...

I only live about an hour from the Hall of Fame. My buddy works for a local news station and got us press passes. We got to sit about 20 rows back for the induction ceremony. Awesome.

by Associate289 on Jul 29, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

National Anthem

That might've been the loudest O I've heard during the anthem. Tony Gwynn's daughter sang it and didn't look too surprised, so they must've warned her.

by Cockeysville Crony on Jul 30, 2007 12:18 PM EDT reply actions

Hey guys!

I'm home from Cooperstown, and am pretty drained in every way. It was unbelievably awesome. I'll write more about it later, and post some pics. Now is time for bed.

We all love Kevin Millar. Let's all stop acting like everyone here doesn't know that Millar is the shit. He is. He is the shit. Millar is our boy. -SC

by Stacey on Jul 30, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

I just got back

It was friggen awesome. I took my son, Cal, up to see his namesake inducted. Needless to say, he was impressed. At least for a one year old.

And yeah, that "O" during the anthem was tremendous. I also appreciated to massive booing of Bud Selig.

"Baltimore? That's like being hit in the head with a crowbar once a day."

by spike2131 on Jul 31, 2007 9:54 AM EDT reply actions

Were you the guy

holding the sign that said, "My son's name is Cal because of you" they kept showing on the big screen?

We all love Kevin Millar. Let's all stop acting like everyone here doesn't know that Millar is the shit. He is. He is the shit. Millar is our boy. -SC

by Stacey on Jul 31, 2007 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions

hahah yeah

was that you?? i saw that on tv

by dfleis on Jul 31, 2007 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Bob Ryan..

of the Boston Globe was covering for Tony and Mike on PTI. He pointed out that the biggest crowds in HoF induction ceremonies always happen when an Oriole is inducted. He went on to mention that the O's have a very loyal following before being repeatedly interrupted by patty mcenroe.

by dfleis on Jul 31, 2007 11:58 AM EDT reply actions