To my mom and dad, who helped me through the challenges of growing up, and to Rachel, Ryan, and Kelly, my family, my inspiration, and my sounding board through this very fun process.

—Cal Ripken, Jr.

For my wife, Nancy Cowherd, and my mother, Noreen Cowherd—the two best ever. And for the “kids”: Sean, Karlye, Chrissie, and Jamie.

—Kevin Cowherd