I love baseball. The game allowed me the influence to impact kids in a positive way. This gives me a chance to talk to some social issues. -Cal Ripken, Jr. Chance
A lot of people think I had such a rosy career, but I wanted to identify that one of the things that helps you have a long career is learning how to deal with adversity, how to get past it. Once I learned how to get through that, others things didn't seem so hard. -Cal Ripken, Jr. Learning
I had one of my best years in 1991; I was 31. I made a renewed effort to work harder. I got better at my diet. I paid attention to how much sleep I got. I was always someone of routine. I became more strict. -Cal Ripken, Jr. Diet
My dad had premature gray. I was always the one with the most energy, the one who continued to practice longer. I ran up and down the stairs of different stadiums. I didn't feel the need to cover up the fact that I was losing my hair or it was graying. When you're on a team, age is only a factor when you're talking in the locker room. -Cal Ripken, Jr. Age
I love baseball. The game allowed me the influence to impact kids in a positive way. This gives me a chance to talk to some social issues. -Cal Ripken, Jr. Positive
