Cal Ripken, Sr. Quotes

The doctor said I should do a lot of walking, so I walk to the mound nine or ten times a game.

Cal Ripken, Sr.

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• The doctor said I should do a lot of walking, so I walk to the mound nine or ten times a game.

  

  Cal Ripken, Sr.
  • Game
  • Walking
  • Mound