The crossword solutions for the term DURABLE ORIOLE GREAT are 'RIPKEN, ' a six-letter word. Cal Ripken Jr. is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman who played his entire 21-year career with the Baltimore Orioles. He was known for his durability, playing in a record 2, 632 consecutive games over 16 years. He was also a great player, being named to 19 All-Star teams and winning two Gold Glove Awards and two Most Valuable Player Awards.