Baseball DVD collectors, and Cal
Ripken Jr. fans, welcome to paradise! In time for Cal's induction to the
Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB Productions has taken home video
excitement to the next level with this amazing, historic 6-Disc set, featuring
more than 15 hours of coverage from the career of The Ironman . Five
of the DVDs feature a complete original game broadcast from one of the
great days of his career. The sixth DVD gives you the documentary " that
chronicles his entire life and career, and a package of great extras. With
this set, you'll get:
"The Ironman's Legendary Career" (2001 MLB Documentary)
& Extras - The 65-minute documentary, narrated by Maryland
native Tim Kurkjian, starts with rare footage of Cal with the Rochester
Red Wings, and making his Major League debut in 1991, continues through
his 1982 Rookie of the Year season and his switch to shortstop; his dream
MVP seasons of 1983 and 1991; his World Series victory as a 22-year-old;
amazing offensive and defensive highlights; everything to do with "the
streak", being named to the All-Century team in 1999; his pioneering of
Cal Ripken youth baseball and "The Ripken Way"; and his dramatic retirement
season of 2001. Special Features gives you 18 great bonus clips,
including the final out of the 1983 World Series, and Cal's entire victorious
performance in the 1991 All-Star Home Run Contest in Toronto.
"Record Breaker" - September 6, 1995, California Angels
at Baltimore Orioles (Complete Original ESPN Game Broadcast)
- All the pomp and circumstance of Game #2,131, in its entirety, exactly
as you watched it back in '95! Broadcasters: Chris Berman, Buck Martinez.
"Monster Game" - May 28, 1996, Orioles at Seattle Mariners
(Complete Original HTS/O's TV Game Broadcast)
- Cal tees off in the Kingdome for three homers, including a ninth-inning
shot that was followed three batters later with a shot by brother Billy.
"Postseason Spotlight" - 1996 ALDS Game 1 - October
1, 1996, Cleveland Indians at Orioles (Complete Original ESPN Game Broadcast)
- Cal goes 3-for-5, Bobby Bonilla hits a Grand Slam, David Wells gets the
win, B.J. Surhoff goes deep twice, and the Orioles win their first post-season
game in 13 years. Broadcasters: Jon Miller, Dave Campbell, Kirby Puckett.
"Perfect at the Plate" - June 13, 1999, Orioles at
Atlanta Braves (Complete Original ESPN Game Broadcast)
- Cal goes a perfect 6-for-6 with 2 homers, 5 runs, and 6 RBI in a 22-1
demolition of the Braves on Sunday Night Baseball. Broadcasters: Jon Miller,
Joe Morgan.
"Midsummer Classic Sendoff" - July 10, 2001, MLB All-Star
Game at Seattle (Complete Original FOX Game Broadcast)
- Cal's 19th and final All-Star game became the Cal Ripken show as Alex
Rodriguez shoves him to shortstop, and he rewards the fans' long standing
ovation with a Home Run on the first pitch he sees! Broadcasters: Joe Buck,
Tim McCarver.
Each game DVD comes packaged with an innovative "SleeveStats"
booklet, a full rundown of stats, facts, figures, and highlights of the
game in question. An incredible value for the price, this is part of a
revolutionary new era in sports DVD production - a historic archive of
complete game coverage for your home video collection. Officially licensed
by Major League Baseball, it is the most deep, rich, robust Orioles DVD
collection ever offered. An absolute must for any baseball fanatic, and
the perfect gift for the fan who has everything!
Product Specifications:
Publisher: Manufactured and distributed by A&E Home Video, 2007
Condition: Brand New.
Price: $49.95 USD
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DVD SET: Cal Ripken Jr. Collector's Edition 6-Disc Set
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