On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. surpassed Lou Gehrig’s historic record of 2,130 consecutive games played—an emblem of toughness and passion. Ripken continued his streak beyond that, ultimately showing fans that durability and dedication still had a place in the modern speed-driven MLB era.
Bill Mazeroski Ends the World Series with a Walk-Off Homer
In Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski hit a dramatic walk-off home run that...