Catch the Moment when Cal Ripken, Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's 56-year record of most consecutive games played. On Sept. 6, 1995, Ripken set a new record of 2,131 consecutive games played. He took a victory lap in the 5th inning during a 22-minute standing ovation. This 8x10 photograph has been signed by Cal Ripken, Jr. and comes complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity.