Answer: ripken

AnswerCrossword Clue
RIPKENCal who played in 2,632 consecutive baseball games
RIPKENBaseball's Cal
RIPKENSuccessor to Brooks Robinson
RIPKENSHORTSTOP
RIPKENOriole who played in a record 2,632 straight games
RIPKEN1982 A.L. Rookie of the Year
RIPKENBaseball's Iron Man
RIPKENLegend among shortstops