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HOF Banner Huge orange banner congratulating Cal hanging above the press boxes at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Distinguished Guests Some distinguished guests on hand for the ceremony.

Oversized Jersey An oversized jersey signed by kids of the inner city programs that the Orioles worked with.

Video Board Jumbotron playing the press conference that aired on MASN before the ceremony began.

Scoreboard Scoreboard welcoming you to the Cal Ripken Hall of Fame Sendoff game.

Final tally of Cal Ripken Jr.'s consecutive games played streak on the warehouse. I still remember the night he broke Lou Gehrig's streak.

Warehouse Numbers Final tally of Cal Ripken Jr.'s consecutive games played streak on the warehouse. I still remember the night he broke Lou Gehrig's streak.

Brooks Robinson Brooks Robinson walking towards Kelly Ripken, Cal's wife at the time and their kids Rachel and Ryan.

Cal's Family Cal's family in the front, L to R, Ryan, Rachel and Kelly Ripken. Brooks Robinson and Robin Roberts behind them.

Earl Weaver Former Orioles manager, Earl Weaver walks the Orange Carpet after being introduced.

Orioles Dugout Eddie Murray waiting to be introduced to the crowd, standing in the dugout among current Orioles players.

EDDIE EDDIE EDDIE Eddie Murray acknowledging the crowd chanting "EDDIE EDDIE EDDIE" after being introduced.

Enter Cal Man of the Hour: Cal Ripken, Jr. entering while riding on the back of a shiny white Corvette.

Rough Fans Cal Ripken scolding the fans that threw something towards him.

Tossing Baseballs Cal tossing baseballs to the fans in the crowd.

Approaching the Stage Cal Ripken approaching the stage.

Greeting his Family Cal Ripken greeting his family before taking the stage.

Ceremonial First Pitch Cal Ripken Jr. throwing the game's Ceremonial First Pitch.

Scoreboard Scoreboard commemorating Cal Ripken Jr.'s induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

Cal Departing Orioles fans cheering Cal Ripken on as he rides around the warning track at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards Cal making his lap around the warning track in the white Corvette.

Cal Ripken Jr. Cal making his rounds pretending to have strained his arm while tossing baseballs.

Out of Baseballs Cal on the Corvette and gesturing that he's out of baseballs to toss to fans in the stands.

Cal Waving Cal Ripken Jr. waving to the fans in the stands.

Game Action Brian Roberts (1) at the plate.

Brian Roberts Brian Roberts (1) making contact with the ball.

Hit into Play Brian Roberts hits the ball for an infield single.

Orioles Clock Beautiful clock that sits at the top of the scoreboard in Center Field.

Orioles Coach Sam Mejias (50) and First Baseman, Kevin Millar (15) take in the game on Cal Ripken Jr.'s Hall of Fame Sendoff night on July 24, 2007.

8 on the Base Special base bags were used for that game commemorating the Iron Man - Number 8, Cal Ripken Jr.

Taking a Ball Orioles batter taking a pitched ball.

Warehouse Numbers When Cal broke Lou Gehrig's streak in 2001, the numbers were unraveled as soon as the game became official.

Melvin Mora Orioles Third Baseman, Melvin Mora (6) looks on from the dugout.

Melvin Mora Melvin Mora taking in the game from the dugout.

Devil Rays Batting Dioner Navarro (30), the Devil Rays Catcher stands in for his at-bat.

Bullpen Jamie Walker (32) observing some of the game from the Orioles Bullpen while warming up.

Banner at Night Huge orange banner congratulating Cal hanging above the press boxes at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.