When you are away from the game and busy with other areas, you realize that the world does not revolve around baseball. — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I had trouble with my temper all the way through the minor leagues. — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
By far, the best moment of my big league career was when I caught the last out at the World Series. — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
That's the result of the black cloud on baseball, .. Until it's rid of steroids, people are naturally going to think that. — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I'm always flattered when someone thinks of me as a potential commissioner of baseball. — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I did make a choice when I got away from baseball to be there to get my kids off to college. — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I had a marvelous baseball career and after my baseball career, there is an abundance of opportunity out there. — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
There is a feeling when you are in Yankee Stadium that it is a very sacred ground you are walking on and… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I've felt some great feelings on the baseball field... in front of 50,000 people and millions on TV... but the feeling you… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
My dad was part of the Oriole way. I think he was there 14 years in the minor leagues; I think seven… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
So many good things have happened to me in the game of baseball. When I do allow myself a chance to think… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
Your job as a baseball player is to come to the park ready to play every day, and the manager, it's his… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I stayed attached to baseball through the kids and through minor league baseball, and I'm very satisfied with the schedule it allows… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I think baseball has moved on in many ways and the focus on the competitions on the field is really what the… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
Even though my dad was a manager in the minor leagues, I still traveled around with him and saw it from the… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I never understood that when I heard people retire - they said they missed being around the guys. I don't have a… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
Normally, some people think about 50 as a big moment in life. I kind of think 30 because in your baseball career,… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
Whether your name is (Lou) Gehrig or (Cal) Ripken, (Joe) DiMaggio or (Jackie) Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I think the cloud of suspicion has been hanging over baseball for a while. I think there has been some positive things… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
You can keep going on and on about the interactions of people, which makes it a great drama and great event ,and… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
There are so many great moments in Yankee Stadium. There is nothing better or no better place better to compete when you… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I kept thinking, 'this must be the coolest job - I'd like to be a professional baseball player.' They were getting paid… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
Different styles work for different guys... If you can handle shortstop and hit, teams will find a way to pencil you into… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I have goals and ambitions, and I see myself as a lifelong baseball student. I have certain philosophies that I'd like to… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I love baseball. The game allowed me the influence to impact kids in a positive way. This gives me a chance to… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
The best thing you can do in the whole world is to play baseball. That's a lucky job... The passion for baseball… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
One person's going to win, and everybody else is going to not win. So let's not feel like we're losers. Let's utilize… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
Baseball can be slow in many ways. The action starts with when the pitcher delivers the ball. But the action really starts… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I lived the baseball life as a kid, with my dad in it. And I lived the baseball life as an adult,… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
Whether it was Little League or playing with your brothers or sisters, that was always a problem. If I would lose - because I… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I lived the baseball life as a kid, with my dad in it. And I lived the baseball life as an adult, because I… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I've been asked to interview for many managing jobs, and I never said yes because I was never serious about it, and I thought… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
You don't project yourself in the Hall of Fame as a player. It's only during that five-year period where people start asking about it,… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I never understood that when I heard people retire - they said they missed being around the guys. I don't have a need to… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I take pride in the fact that you are able to make some good contributions to the sport at certain times. — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
Your job as a baseball player is to come to the park ready to play every day, and the manager, it's his job to… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I'd like to be remembered. I'd like to think that someday two guys will be talking in a bar and one of them will… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
You learn as a player not to listen to the criticism. Many of the people who put out that criticism might not be as… — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
I think Nick Markakis is a perennial All-Star, and nobody knows about him. I think people are learning about how good he is. — Cal Ripken, Jr Copy Share Image
