Baltimore orioles former star Cal Ripken Jr has been announced dead today
Cal Ripken Jr., the legendary Baltimore Orioles shortstop and third baseman, is actually alive. Born on August 24, 1960, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Ripken is currently 64 years old. He’s a baseball icon known for his record-breaking consecutive games played streak, which ended on September 20, 1998, when Ryan Minor replaced him. Ripken was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 and remains a celebrated figure in the sports world.¹ ²
It’s worth noting that there’s been misinformation circulating about his passing. A document from September 22, 2024, reported his death, but this appears to be an error. According to more recent and reliable sources, Ripken is still active in baseball, participating in events and sharing his expertise.³
