Cal Ripken's streak

[Ben Grimm]

We all know Cal surpassed Lou Gehrig in 1995 for most consecutive games played. IMO, it was one of the early things to get baseball fans back into the game after the '94 strike - but hardly the impact the '98 home run race had between McGwire and Sosa.

But who did Lou pass to stake his claim with most consecutive games played? No fair if you

[pheasant]

Wasn't it Everett Scott, another Yankee who played 1407 straight? Wasn't Scott a shortstop?

I didn't look this up.

[Ben Grimm]

Wasn't it Everett Scott, another Yankee who played 1407 straight? Wasn't Scott a shortstop?

I didn't look this up.

Yep. I knew this would be a 1st round KO with the knowledge base here. Good going!

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Wasn't it Everett Scott, another Yankee who played 1407 straight? Wasn't Scott a shortstop?

I didn't look this up.

Everett Scott? :lol:

It's just a jump to the left
And a base steal to the right
Put your hands on your hips
And swing the bat in tight
But it's the face first slide
That really drives you insaaaaaaaaane
Let's do the Home Run again!

[GiambiJuice]

Here's a follow up question (I know the answer):

When Ripken finally took a rest, who took over as the active consecutive games played leader in MLB?

[Brooklyn]

Here's a follow up question (I know the answer):

When Ripken finally took a rest, who took over as the active consecutive games played leader in MLB?

was it A-Rod?

[GiambiJuice]

was it A-Rod?

Nope.
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[Ben Grimm]

Was it one of the B&B boys in Houston?

[GiambiJuice]

Was it one of the B&B boys in Houston?

Nope. It wasn't one of the Killer B's.

[ian2813]

Neifi Perez?

[Ben Grimm]

I'll try another "B" with Albert Belle?

[GiambiJuice]

I'll try another "B" with Albert Belle?

Albert Belle is the correct answer.