Cal Ripken, Jr. to talk baseball at book signing

WHO
Cal Ripken, Jr., the Hall of Fame shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles and author of the new book. "Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make a Difference."

WHAT
"The Great Rivers Author's Series – The Confluence of Great Ideas" a discussion and book signing.

WHEN
7 p.m. April 23

WHERE
St. Louis Public Library
1301 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

SPONSORS
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Left Bank Books
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
KWMU (90.7 FM)

COST
Free and open to the public

INFO
Call UMSL (314) 516-4898 or Left Bank Books (314) 367-6731

DETAILS
Baseball's all-time Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr. retired in 2001 after 20 years with the Baltimore Orioles. He broke countless records including Lou Gehrig's for consecutive games played. In his new book, Ripken draws on his 21-year career to explain how he made a successful transition from baseball great to businessman. His eight principles of perseverance can be applied on and off the field.

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