He was eight at the time of his death. Ripken was usually seen ... It was always something sports related." Ripken, named after baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr., was a local celebrity of sorts ...

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Ripken, the beloved black Labrador retriever known for his work as a bat dog and sports mascot, died recently, leaving a legacy that touched fans across the globe.

Ripken, a beloved black lab and friend to several Triangle sports teams, has died. Web Editor : Mark Bergin Web Editor : Joseph Ochoa Reporter : Julian Grace ...

“I don’t think we even got out of the stadium before the guy hit,” said Ripken, a lifelong Baltimore resident who is a retired steel plant manager and a distant cousin to Cal Ripken Jr.