William Oliver Ripken was born on December 16,1964, and nicknamed Billy the Kid, is an American former professional baseball infielder.
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26 Facts About Billy Ripken
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Billy Ripken currently serves as a radio host for XM Satellite Radio and a studio analyst for MLB Network.
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Billy Ripken reached the MLB in 1987, creating the first situation in baseball history that a father had managed two sons on the same team, as his brother played for the Orioles and his father, Cal Ripken Sr.
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Billy Ripken served as their starting second baseman most of his first stint with the team.
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Billy Ripken began his professional career that same year with the Rookie League Bluefield Orioles, where he played mostly shortstop and third base.
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Billy Ripken spent the bulk of the year with the Daytona Beach Admirals of the Class A Florida State League, batting.
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Billy Ripken appeared in 14 games with Hagerstown and 18 games with the Double-A Charlotte O's of the Southern League, batting.
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Billy Ripken was given the Orioles' second base role in 1988; with his brother, Cal Jr.
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In 1990, Billy Ripken had perhaps his most successful campaign offensively.
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Billy Ripken hit what would be a career-high four home runs, batting.
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Years later, Billy Ripken admitted to having written the expletive on the bat; however, he claimed he did it to distinguish it as a batting practice bat, and did not intend to use it for the card.
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Billy Ripken began the season as their second baseman, but after batting.
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Billy Ripken signed with the Cleveland Indians for 1995 but spent nearly the entire season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons of the American Association; the Indians had told him he was just around for insurance in case one of their infielders was injured.
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At Buffalo, Billy Ripken made the American Association All-Star team and ranked among league leaders in games, hits, and doubles.
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In 1996, Billy Ripken was reunited with his brother when the Orioles signed him .
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Billy Ripken again returned to a team in 1997 when he signed with the Rangers.
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Billy Ripken never changed his all-out, hustling style of play, earning the reputation of a player who left it all on the field.
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Billy and Cal Ripken are one of only four brother combinations in major league history to play second base and shortstop on the same club.
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Billy Ripken has taken part in the writing of several books relating to the development of young baseball players.
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Billy Ripken was gone for 12 hours before her disappearance was reported to authorities.
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Billy Ripken is currently the national spokesman for Blue Coast Savings, a management consulting group.
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