Baseball fans know that Cooperstown = Baseball Hall of Fame. In case you are not a baseball fan, let me bring you up to speed...
This is the day that Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. and San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn are being inducted into that Hall of Fame, the highest honor for anyone in baseball. I can only imagine how emotional it must be for them - it certainly is an exciting day for their fans, even those who may not also be baseball fans.
To be honest, I don't know a thing about Tony Gwynn, and I hope his fans will forgive me if I let them post a blog about him. I just want to add my congratulations to Maryland's hero, CAL RIPKEN. I'm not alone - Local radio reported from Cooperstown on Saturday that there was a "sea of orange" with Cal's fans in their Baltimore Orioles jerseys and hats outnumbering everyone else in sight by more than 5 to 1. He has earned this respect.
Yes, there are some impressive baseball statistics associated with native Maryland Cal Ripken's 21-years as a Baltimore Oriole. Yet I believe, as do many people, that his legacy will be what he does for kids and the future of baseball. This is what truly makes Cal Ripken a hero!
What does Cal have to say about that? "I've been asked this question a lot, 'How do you want to be remembered?' and my response to that question has been To be remembered at all is pretty special"
I'm going to refer you to The Baltimore Sun to read what local sportswriters have to say about Cal's playing career. For now, let me just say again...
MARYLAND LOVES CAL RIPKEN!
LINKS: Hall prepares for record attendance, Complete Hall of Fame coverage, Margaret Woda
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Congrats to one of Baseball's newest additions to the Hall of Fame !!!
Don't forget that Cooperstown is a great destination for more that just the baseball too !!!
It's a great spot for family vacations !!!
Since this event apparently is not being televised, you can watch it live online:
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070720&content_id=2098257&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb