"I know that if Lou Gehrig is looking down on tonight's activities, he isn't concerned about someone playing one more consecutive game than he did. Instead, he's viewing tonight as just another example of what is good and right about the great American game."  - Cal Ripken

About The Streak: A brief text overview of Cal Ripken, Jr.'s consecutive game streak. Passing A Legend: This section covers it all. Game 2130, when Cal ties Lou Gehrig's record has a video highlight from every inning. For the 2131 speech you get the text and we have the video highlights. We've got all the facts and figures on Lou Gehrig as well as selected records. And that's just the beginning! Photos: Photographs from September 6 th. Baseball Stadium: The only place to go to get all your baseball information. From stats and scores to stories and more. There's photos and audio and even Baseball Live, the only Java animated real-time version of baseball.