Cal Ripken

"Iron Man" Cal Ripken, Jr., who played twenty-one seasons as a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, returns with a book sure to be a grand slam for all readers. In Super-sized slugger, the second installment in his All-Star series, Cody Parker is the new kid in school. He's overweight, scared, and a big target for brutal teasing, but he loves baseball and plays third base like a dream.

Book Signing Guidelines Cal Ripken will speak for about 15 minutes before signing books. Cal will sign for a maximum of two hours. Arrive early to secure an early group signing number. Cal will sign books only (no memorabilia). Cal will take posed pictures with fans as time allows. Books for signing are available in advance or at the event from Left Bank Books. You can also pre-order signed copies.

Location: Street: St. Louis County Library Additional: 1640 S. Lindbergh City: Saint Louis, Province: Missouri Postal Code: 63131 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

What: Cal Ripken will sign SUPER SIZED SLUGGER, his book for children. To obtain a signing line ticket please purchase SUPER SIZE SLUGGER from Blue Willow Bookshop.

- Books for signing are available in advance or at the event from Blue Willow Bookshop. You can also pre-order signed copies. - Cal will sign for a maximum of two hours. Purchase your book early from Blue Willow Bookshop to secure an early group signing number. - Cal will sign books only (no memorabilia). - Cal will not personalize any books. - Cal will take posed pictures with fans as time allows. - We will close from 4:00 - 4:30 to prepare for the event.

Author:

Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire twenty-one-season career (1981-2001). Nicknamed "The Iron Man" for his work ethic and reliability on the field, Cal Ripken, Jr. is most remembered for playing a record 2,632 straight games over seventeen seasons, shattering the record previously held by the legendary Lou Gehrig. Cal was a nineteen-time all-star and is one of eight players in history to amass over 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. In 2007 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, after earning the most votes in history. Mr. Ripken is CEO of Ripken Baseball, Inc., a company dedicated to growing the game of baseball at the grassroots level. He currently lives in Maryland with his wife and two children.

Book:

The second installment in the best-selling Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All-Star series is sure to be a grand slam for all readers. In SUPER SIZED SLUGGER, Cody Parker is the new kid in school. He’s overweight, scared and hates his new life in Dullsville, Maryland, aka Baltimore, where he’s a target–okay, a big target–for brutal teasing. But he loves baseball. And despite his size, he plays third base like a dream. Too bad he’s competing for the starting job on the Orioles of the Dulaney Babe Ruth League against budding hoodlum Dante Rizzo, who vows to squeeze Cody’s head like a grape if he beats him out. Life gets even more complicated when Cody’s school, York Middle, is beset by a rash of mysterious thefts, a crime wave that threatens to sideline Cody–and ruin a golden season for the Orioles. Will Cody ever succeed in getting people to see him for who he really is?

When: Thursday, March 8, 5:00 pm

Where: Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079

Location: Street: 14532 Memorial Dr City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77079 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Cal Ripken, Jr. signs Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference.

From his numerous public-speaking engagements each year to his weekly "Ask Cal" column for the Baltimore Sun, he always brings a winning combination of compassion and motivation to each topic. A book for moms and dads, recent graduates, entrepreneurs, and anyone who is simply facing an important turning point, Get in the Game gives all of us access to legendary advice from a legendary achiever. Please contact Borders for complete event details and guidelines. (bookjones)… (more)

Cal Ripken Jr. reads from Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance.

Ripken offers his insights on hard work and endurance that can be applied on and off the field. A signed copy of Get in the Game is included with all tickets.

Program only $35; Lunch and program $75; Wine and cheese photo reception, lunch, preferred seating, and program $135. Discounted to $25/$65/$125 for members. (oregonobsessionz)… (more)