During the seasons of of 1982 through 1998, there were only three things that the good citizens of Baltimore could count on. Death, Taxes and Cal Ripken Jr would be in today's lineup.

This is the story of the hometown kid, who best exemplified the blue collar roots and work ethic of his city, by just showing up to work and doing your best day in and day out. This is the story of the Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr.

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