Happy birthday! Cal Ripken Jr. turns 66 today

Cal Ripken Jr. is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed baseball players of his generation.

Popular baseball player Cal Ripken Jr. has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ripken Jr., a cultural icon

Born Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. in Havre de Grace on August 24, 1960, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ripken Jr.'s not just a great baseball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Cal hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cal Ripken Jr. as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Cal, you're the best!

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