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Speaker Cal Ripken, Jr. to Travel to South Africa to Teach Baseball

July 10, 2008

Cal Ripken, Jr. will be taking his mission to teach baseball to children to South Africa next spring. An American public-diplomacy envoy, Ripken represents the United States and baseball to countries around the world, most recently last October, when he traveled with Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice to China. Prior to Ripken’s visit to South Africa, 11 South African youth coaches will be visiting the United States to spend two weeks at the headquarters for Ripken Baseball.

Baseball’s Iron Man, Ripken is a legendary figure in the world of sports. The author of Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference, he describes the key attributes that lead to success on and off the playing field. His warm and witty presentations inspire audiences of all ages to follow their dreams and achieve their goals. To schedule celebrity business speaker Cal Ripken, Jr. for your next event, contact us at Keppler Speakers bureau.

Cal Ripken Jr.
Baseball's Iron Man and Hall of Famer