East Side in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2026
1. Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Marker
Cal Ripken, Sr. signed his first baseball contract in 1956. Over the next 36 years, he served as player, coach, and manager within the Baltimore Orioles organization. Every step of the way, Cal Ripken, Sr. led by example - loyalty, hard work, dedication, positive spirit, and integrity became his hallmarks. Cal Sr.'s passion for teaching the craft of baseball was passed on to his children. The Ripken family created the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to honor their father's legacy. The Foundation uses baseball as the platform to reach underserved youth across the country and teach valuable life lessons that they can use both on and off the field. The spirit of this field is to provide a safe place for kids to play and learn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 29° 24.872′ N, 98° 25.14′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the East Side. It is on Park Road 0.1 miles north of Martin Luther King Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3503 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio TX 78220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Measure of A Man" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Drum Major Instinct" (about 400 feet
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Photographed by James Hulse
2. Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2026
3. Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Marker
The view of the marker in the Martin Luther King Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
