Ripken reaches Gehrig's mark
ESPN - On this date in 1995, Cal Ripken Jr did what some thought impossible: break Lou Gehrig's record by playing in his 2,131st consecutive game. [Credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images]
Iron Man 2131 – Stories from the Nosebleeds
On Sept 6 1995, Cal Ripken Jr played in his 2131st game, thus breaking Lou Gehrig's previously-believed-unbreakable record for most consecutive games, By SB Nation
2,131: Cal Ripken Jr. breaks Lou Gehrig's consecutive-games streak – Sun Sentinel
Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's record
Cal Ripken Jr. streak oral history
Sept. 6, 1995 – Cal Ripken Jr broke Lou Gehrig's record by playing in his 2,131 consecutive game
On This Day In Baseball History: September 6, 1995