The Resume

(December 17, 1935-March 25, 1999)
Born in Aberdeen, Maryland
Manager for the Baltimore Orioles (1985 (one game), 1987-1988)
Coaching member for the Baltimore Orioles (1976-86, 1989-1992)
Father of Cal Ripken, Jr. and Billy Ripken
Died of lung cancer at age 63

Why he might be annoying:

He was often confused with his oldest son.
He was fired after losing six straight games into the 1988 season.
His major league managing career record was 68-101 as a result.
Cal Ripken, Jr. was not happy about the team's decision of firing him as the manager.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was the first ever MLB manager to manage two sons.
He popularized Orioles players 'The Oriole Way' as he said, 'Perfect practice makes perfect.'
A collegiate summer baseball league was named after him.
He became a member of the Oriole Hall of Fame (1996).
He was married to his wife Vi for over 40 years prior to his death.

Credit: Neo NX2004

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Baltimore Orioles
• Baseball Families (Ranked: 1)
• Baseball Players
• I Died in 1999 (Ranked: 63)
• I Have Lung Cancer
• I Named My Kid After Myself
• Neo NX2004's Profiles [Series 3]
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 431)
• Profiles 25251-25500 (Ranked: 25414)
• Sport Coaches/Managers

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 35 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 80 Votes: 51.25% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 58 Votes: 41.38% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 82 Votes: 39.02% Annoying