Cal Ripken, Jr. ha consolidato la sua eredità attraverso un'etica del lavoro e un'affidabilità senza pari, guadagnandosi il soprannome di "Iron Man". La sua fama duratura deriva da una straordinaria serie di 2.632 partite consecutive giocate in diciassette stagioni, che lo hanno reso uno dei migliori interbase del baseball professionistico. Dopo il ritiro, si è dedicato a promuovere l'amore per il baseball nei giovani atleti a livello di base attraverso Ripken Baseball, Inc., con l'obiettivo di ispirare le future generazioni con spirito sportivo e uno stile di vita attivo.
Cal Ripken Jr., renowned as the "Iron Man" for his incredible streak of 2,632 consecutive games, shares profound lessons from his baseball career and personal life. Drawing on his experiences as a nineteen-time All-Star and World Series champion, he emphasizes core values and principles that extend beyond the diamond, offering insights into resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence in both sports and life.
The narrative captures Cal Ripken, Jr.'s emotional journey as he reflects on breaking Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played. Known as "the hardest working man in baseball," he shares insights into his work ethic, motivations, and the feelings associated with his historic achievement. Through his perspective, readers gain a deeper understanding of dedication, perseverance, and the personal significance of his accomplishments in the sport.
Příběh školáka Connora a jeho vášně pro baseball, jehož jedním z autorů je legendární osobnost této populární americké hry.Spisovatel Kevin Cowherd a legendární "železný muž" amerického baseballu Cal Ripken spojili síly k napsání příběhu, určeného především starším dětem. Je inspirován Ripkenovými vlastními zážitky a hlavní roli v něm hraje školák Connor, který má své starosti v rodině a prožívá i cosi jako první lásku, především však v jeho životě hraje prim baseball.