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Five Minutes with Cal

PigsPigs Posts: 761
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Cal Ripken was in Seattle today 5/20 to receive The Moyer Foundation's Humanitarian Award. Jamie and his wife Karen have an amazing foundation that helps kids all over the country. Jamie pitched tonight so he couldn't make it but the press had 5 minutes with Cal before the event. We usually aren't allowed to get autographs but Cal was nice enough to sign a index card that I just "happened" to have in my bag. Hee, hee. As many of you know Cal is a first class guy and very cordial and patient with everyone. Thanks Cal. Take care. Doug


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  • tunahead08tunahead08 Posts: 1,063 ✭✭✭
    Awesome man!! I'm very jealous!
  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,525 ✭✭✭✭
    Cal never disappoints!
    Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,056 ✭✭
    When you look up the definition of CLASS in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Cal Ripken Jr. What an ambassador for the game of Baseball.
  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,951 ✭✭✭✭
    That's awesome man. Some day I'll get to meet him. I just hope I don't freeze up and cry... lol
  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,525 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>That's awesome man. Some day I'll get to meet him. I just hope I don't freeze up and cry... lol >>



    Cal's told me he is doing the National in Baltimore in 2010 in case you want to look ahead!
    Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc.
  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,951 ✭✭✭✭
    I am so there! I already planned on going out there, because I can stay at my Dad's house for free! image
  • PigsPigs Posts: 761


    << <i>That's awesome man. Some day I'll get to meet him. I just hope I don't freeze up and cry... lol >>



    Tell me about it. They said each station had him for 5 minutes alone and I was the only photographer there w/o a reporter. Yikes! I'm glad I had some baseball knowledge to help myself out but I was a little tight on the first question. He's automatic with great responses thank goodness.
  • GoDodgersFanGoDodgersFan Posts: 1,392 ✭✭✭
    Class guy and a nice story.

  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Cal is going to be at Tristar's show in Houston on 6/27.

    Prices:

    CAL RIPKEN JR.*
    Saturday 12:00 p.m.

    Orioles Hall of Fame Shortstop
    3,000 Hit Club, 19-Time All-Star
    '82 AL Rookie of the Year
    '83 & '91 AL MVP
    Special Opportunity! If you purchase an autograph ticket, you are entitled to take a photo with Cal Ripken Jr. at the autograph stage with your own camera!
    REGULAR $150
    Regular items include flat items up to & including 11"x14" & baseballs
    PREMIUM $170
    Premium items include any flat items larger than 11"x14"
    CAP OR EQUIPMENT $185
    Caps or equipment other than bats & jerseys
    BAT, JERSEY, #, ART, GAME-USED ITEM $249
    INSCRIPTION $60
    - Up to five words or personalization

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    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,951 ✭✭✭✭
    Yeah buddy! That's some serious cash right there. Honestly, I want exactly what Doug got. I want a picture with the man, and a simple auto like that.
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