Crescendos of clear chirpy cheers came from the crowd to compliment their comrade
His clustered crop of cronies came to clap him on in droves fully-clad
I watched him collect himself and wipe the sweat slowly off his brow
He tipped his helmet slightly and saluted the stands with a candid bow
My heart beat rhythmically as the grateful slugger gripped his bat with a clutch
The ageless body of a hero far removed from my distant touch
He anticipated his offering as he aspired to ascertain it all
She believed in the brilliant way he punished the ball
A following of faithful fans admired his undeterred strength
They excused his field flaws and the drawn-out game’s length
The illustrious icon insinuated veneration from his impressionable adherents
His gift for the glorious game garnered their consent and clearance
In time the glory would fade like the setting of a summer sun
The dawning of a new star giving way to an unforgettable run
Parting points: On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles breaks one of baseball’s most famous records. Ripken plays in his 2,131st consecutive game, surpassing the mark held by Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig.
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