For the patriarch of football’s first family, his No. 1 lesson for his boys had nothing to do with football.

In the sweltering bayou country of southern Louisiana, four accomplished men reunite every summer, bunking together as roommates in the cramped living quarters of a small college.

“As a fan of the game, I’m pleased the two sides have reached a deal and, as a professional, I want to get back to work.”

Cal Ripken Jr. committed to being better at his craft. Every day. For two decades.

Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the only means.

Albert Einstein

If Albert Einstein was right, Cal Ripken should have been a CEO or politician rather than a shortstop,because Ripken led by example over and over… and over again.