Obituary of Cal Ripken Sr.

Cal Ripken Sr.

Calvin Edwin Ripken Sr. (born December 17, 1935 in Aberdeen, Maryland) was a baseball player and coach who was best known for spending 36 years in the Baltimore Orioles of the American Major League Baseball (MLB) and became the coach in 1976 till 1992. Cal died on March 25, 1999 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died too soon at age 63.

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Cal Ripken Sr. Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Ripken Sr., Cal
Common Name: Cal Ripken Sr.
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
Birth Date: December 17, 1935
Age: 63 (at death)
Occupations:
- Basketball Player
- Coach
Active Years: 1987-1992

Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

Cal's Family Tree

Birth Name: Calvin Edwin Ripken Sr.
Father: Arend Frederick Ripken
Mother: Clara Amelia Ripken
Spouse/Partner:

Violet Ripken (married 1957-1999, his death)

Son(s):

Cal Ripken Jr. (born August 24, 1960)
Billy Ripken (born December 16, 1964)

Daughter(s):

Elly Ripken

Death Notice:

Date: March 25 1999 at age 63
Place: Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
Cause of Death: Lung cancer
Interment: Buried at Baker Cemetery in Aberdeen, Maryland on March 30, 1999

Category Tags:

Basketball Player Coach American Born on December 17th Born in 1935 Born in Maryland Died in 1999 Died at age 63 Died from Lung cancer

Cal's Notable Roles:

Baltimore Orioles

Quotable Quotes:

"Cal Ripken Sr. was a dedicated and influential figure in the world of baseball, leaving a lasting impact on players and fans alike through his passion for the sport. (V)"

"Cal Ripken Sr. was a legendary baseball coach known for his dedication and passion for the game, leading his team to multiple championships before passing away from lung cancer in his late 60s. (V)"

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