A-Rod gains respect along with title

His playoff performance just one of many deserving of note

Orioles Archives

Photos of Orioles Hall of Famers Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Earl Weaver and Cal Ripken Jr.

Sun coverage: Cal Ripken Jr. in China

Special coverage of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.'s 10-day baseball goodwill tour to China as a special envoy for the U.S. State Department in 2007. more
Ripken's HOF induction day Photos

Photos of Ripken's Hall of Fame induction day in Cooperstown, N.Y. more
Ripken elected to Hall of Fame Photos

Photos of Ripken's Hall of Fame election and events leading up to the induction ceremony more
Goodbye, No. 8

Coverage of Ripken's final game on Oct. 6, 2001 more
Ripken in retirement

Coverage of Ripken since his retirement in 2001 more
Ripken audio Audio

Audio clips of Ripken including his farewell speech at his final game and an interview with Sun columnist Peter Schmuck about the Hall of Fame more