BALTIMORE, MD— The Baltimore Orioles will honor National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr., on September 6, 2025, marking the 30th anniversary of his record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game, which surpassed Lou Gehrig’s long-standing mark. The celebration, set for the team’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:05 p.m. ET, will feature a star-studded pregame ceremony, throwback tributes, and charitable initiatives.
Ripken, known as baseball’s “Iron Man,” will be joined by a host of former teammates, opponents, and notable figures, including Hall of Famers Harold Baines, Eddie Murray, Mike Mussina, and Jim Palmer, as well as Orioles greats Brady Anderson, Al Bumbry, B.J. Surhoff, Ben McDonald, Rafael Palmeiro, and Larry Sheets. Former Orioles broadcaster Jon Miller and MLB Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., will also attend.
The festivities begin at 6:25 p.m. with a pregame ceremony broadcast live on MASN. Ripken will ride around the warning track in a red Corvette convertible, greeting fans before delivering remarks at home plate. His son, Ryan Ripken, will throw the ceremonial first pitch, which Ripken will catch, joined by family and friends.
The iconic 2-1-3-1 numbers will adorn the warehouse, and a museum installation near Ripken’s statue in Legends Park will showcase memorabilia, including his full uniform from the historic 1995 game. Game balls will feature a special 2131 logo, and commemorative cups and exclusive merchandise will be available at concessions and the Orioles Team Store.
Fans can expect a nostalgic evening with 1995-themed scoreboard games, trivia, and music. Gates open at 5 p.m., with local cover band High N Tight performing at the Coors Light Stage in Legends Park from 5 to 6:20 p.m. Proceeds from the Orioles Authentics Store and the night’s 50/50 raffle will support the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s mission to create STEM centers in schools.
Ripken’s streak, which began in 1982 and ended in 1998 at 2,632 games, remains one of baseball’s most enduring records. The celebration underscores his legacy as a Baltimore icon and a symbol of perseverance in the sport.
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