2001

<b>2001:</b> Ending months of speculation, Ripken confirmed on June 19 that he would retire after the 2001 season. The summer evolved into a continual tribute, with ceremonies and standing ovations greeting him in every city. Ripken homered in six of 12 cities he visited after his retirement announcement. Ripken displayed his flair for the dramatic again at the All-Star Game in Seattle, hitting a home run off Los Angeles right-hander Chan Ho Park and earning Most Valuable Player honors.

2001: Ending months of speculation, Ripken confirmed on June 19 that he would retire after the 2001 season. The summer evolved into a continual tribute, with ceremonies and standing ovations greeting him in every city. Ripken homered in six of 12 cities he visited after his retirement announcement. Ripken displayed his flair for the dramatic again at the All-Star Game in Seattle, hitting a home run off Los Angeles right-hander Chan Ho Park and earning Most Valuable Player honors.

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