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Three weeks ago, Cal Ripken Jr. added Harvard hockey fan and prophet to his impressive resume. On sophomore Henry Higdon's desk sits a small, framed white business card that reads...
Henry, finish up strong in '96 --Cal Ripken...
Some might call the meeting between Ripken and Henry's father on a train ride to Wilmington, Delaware a lucky coincidence, but Higdon knows it's all about being in the right place at the right time...
...Ripken Jr. certainly knew what he was saying when he wrote, "Henry, finish up strong in '96." In case you were wondering, Cal, it's not over...
...IRON AGE REVISITED Ripken was also responsible for bringing back the hallowed memory of the "Iron Horse," Lou Gehrig. By playing in 2,131--and counting--consecutive games for the Baltimore Orioles, the Iron Bird has channeled not only Gehrig's incredible work ethic but his grace and humility as well...