Rest In Peace Sweet Boy

Ripken the Bat Dog

8/1/2016 - 1/1/2025

Ripken the Bat Dog Durham Bulls

Official Bat Dog of the Durham Bulls

Official Kicking Tee Retriever for NC State University Football

Emmy Award Winning Documentary!

Throughout 2023 and 2024, PBS North Carolina shadowed Ripken and his family to produce a documentary in his honor showcasing the legend both at home and on the field. Shortly after Ripken’s untimely death on January 1st, 2025, the PBS North Carolina team that directed and produced the documentary were honored with a Southeast Regional Emmy Award!

NHL 2023 Stadium Series Puck Drop

Ripken Merchandise

  • Ripken the Tee Dog NC State T-Shirt

    NC State T-Shirt

  • Ripken the Bat Dog T-shirt

    Baseball T-Shirt

  • Ripken the Tee Dog NC State T-Shirt

    NC State T-Shirt

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