A lot of people think I had such a rosy career, but I wanted to identify that one of the things that helps you have a long career is learning how to deal with adversity, how to get past it. Once I learned how to get through that, others things didn't seem so hard.

— Cal Ripken

I had one of my best years in 1991 I was 31. I made a renewed effort to work harder. Furthermore, I got better at my diet. Furthermore, I paid attention to how much sleep I got. Furthermore, I was always someone of routine. Furthermore, I became stricter.

— Cal Ripken

I love baseball. The game allowed me the influence to impact kids positively. This gives me a chance to talk to some social issues.

— Cal Ripken