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Who has played the most consecutive games of baseball, breaking Lou Gehrig's record on September 6, 1995?

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Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played in baseball on September 6, 1995.

Step-by-step explanation:

The player who broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played in baseball on September 6, 1995 was

Cal Ripken Jr.

. He played in 2,632 consecutive games from May 30, 1982, to September 20, 1998. This broke Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played. Ripken's achievement was highly celebrated and he was known for his durability and reliability on the field.

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