07-03-2014, 02:07 PM
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Fra.nk Rein.stein
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Outside Detroit
Posts: 1,147
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabe
Costner is a guest at Ripken's home, Ripken leaves the house but returns sooner than expected, only to find Costner in bed with his wife. There's a fight and Ripken informs the Orioles he's not coming to the park, thus ending his streak. The Orioles, not wanting the streak to end, fake a blackout and cancel the game, preserving Cal's streak.
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http://www.snopes.com/sports/baseball/ripkenstreak.asp
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