The Ripken and Costner Love Triangle

kelly-sofa.jpgA certain story has once again entered the public consciousness recently after a NPR radio show questioned the Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken Jr., about a particular incident from 1997. The story goes that the actor, Kevin Costner was staying in the Ripken home following the filming of his film, The Postman. One day as Ripken was on his way to the park, he realized he had forgotten something and had to head back home to retrieve it. Upon arriving home he walked in on his wife banging the Oscar winner. It is also said that Ripken beat Costner severely causing his to miss many publicity engagements in the time that followed. After the altercation Ripken supposedly called Orioles owner, Peter Angelos to notify him that he would not be able to play that day. Fearing the end of the consecutive game steak, an electrical failure was declared and the game was not played.

This is one of the great sports rumors that seems to never go away even though both parties have denied the allegations. I feel that the reason for its longevity is just the thought or notion of Mr. Waterworld getting his ass handed to him by the Iron Man. I guess his time beating up that pansy, Tim Robbins, during Bull Durham didn’t help very much.

In Film, MLB, Media, Orioles, Pop Culture, Radio Apr 21st, 2008 | No Discussion |

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