SynopsisThis book offers a look at one of the most beloved athletes in Baltimore history through the eyes of fellow colleagues, including Rick Dempsey, Dave Schmidt, and Terry Crowley. They pay tribute to Ripken while providing little-known stories and anecdotes about one of baseball's most legendary players., Cal Ripken, perhaps the most beloved athlete in Baltimore history, is expected to be a first-ballot selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2007. This book provides a look at one of baseball's all-time greats through the eyes of fellow colleagues, like managers Earl Weaver and Joe Altobelli; and coaches and players like Rick Dempsey, Terry Crowley, Billy Ripken, Mike Bordick, Chris Hoiles, Andy Etchebarren, Dave Schmidt, and Scott McGregor. They pay tribute to Ripken while providing little-known stories and anecdotes about the man who holds the major league record for most consecutive games played and became one of the sport's most legendary players.