Ripken the Bat Dog
@RipkenTheBatDog
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Official Bat Dog for the Durham Bulls, Tee Retriever for NC State Football, SpokesDog for Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Apex & Charlotte N.C.!
Joined June 2019
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“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” @PackFootball @DurhamBulls @NHL @Canes @Panthers @TheSavBananas @PackAthletics
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Had to give the visiting team some love too… @NHL @WashingtonCapit #hockey #StadiumSeries #dogsoftwitter
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My puck drop at the #stadiumseries game from my POV. @Canes vs @Capitals . @NHL what an amazing experience.
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Guess who is about to be a 3 sport athlete?!?! I will lead the ceremonial puck drop for the @Canes @Capitals #StadiumSeries outdoor game this Sat., Feb 18. Tune-in to @ABC at 8pm! @NHL I hope to see some of my @DurhamBulls and @PackFootball fans there!!🐾🐾
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The best part about being a football dog is all the love from the teammates and fans. @KirkHerbstreit ‘s pup Ben was one of the lucky pups like me that got to feel that love every game day! Ben had an amazing life and felt the love of so many. He will be missed.❤️🐾
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Those cheers from both @PackFootball fans and @Vol_Football fans were amazing! #fans #Cheers #collegegameday
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My little bro couldn’t be more ready! I know all my fans will love him just as much as they loved me!.
The Champ is here. Join us in welcoming Champ, who will be continuing the legacy of his brother @RipkenTheBatDog as our official team bat dog for the 2025 season!
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Ripken crossed the 🌈 bridge one week ago today at 8 years old. In celebration of Ripken’s amazing life, please post your favorite Ripken pictures so we can see them and smile 🐾♥️ #NationalLabradorRetrieverDay @PackAthletics @PackFootball @DurhamBulls @NCStateBaseball
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Huge win! The Wolfpack with the mic drop! @PackFootball @PackPromos @espn #espn #bigwin #viral #dogsofinstagram #unc #beatunc
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Hubbard with the game winning TD for the @Panthers . Coincidence I think not. The good luck pets before the game gave an extra push.😜🐾
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It’s official I have credentials for the @Canes game tonight vs the @SanJoseSharks! #puckdrop #official
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Champ’s 1st bat for the @DurhamBulls . He was locked in and ready for the show. Being a star runs in the family! @MiLB @espn @WRAL @WRALSportsFan @MLB
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My first retrieve at the @PopTartsBowl ! What an amazing experience! Thank you @PackAthletics for taking me along!! #bowlgame #PopTartsBowl #gopro #collegefootball #pov
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@DurhamBulls I’m still fetching bats wherever I may be. Thank you for calling me yours @DurhamBulls.
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Thank you @PopTartsBowl and @PackAthletics! I am going bowling!!! @espn @PackFootball #football #bowlgame #CollegeFootball #collegegameday #pov #LetsGo
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This is too stressful! I wish I was there. @PackFootball @PackPromos #letsgo #nervous #overtime #Wolfpack #Winners #BeatUNC
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Today was a tough day. Mine and Champs 1st sunset at Ripken’s Retreat without him. I know you were here in spirit. You will forever be missed. #missed #legacy #remember #ripkenthebatdog
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I think I had more yards on the ground rushing then @VMIAthletics during the @PackFootball game yesterday…#wpn #yardsrushing #ESPN #NCAAF #ACC #GoPro #win
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Being the bat dog for the 2021 division champs is amazing! @DurhamBulls @MiLB @DurhamNC @barstoolsports @espn #baseball #CHAMPS #batdog
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How amazing is this @jakeowen put my name in his song! #StadiumSeries with @NHL @Canes vs @Capitals ! #countrymusic #hockey 🐾🐾
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Leaving on a jet!! Orlando here I come! @PopTartsBowl @PackFootball #travel #football #airplanes #dogs #espn
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I’m going to watch this before every game now to get hype! @espn @PatMcAfeeShow @MattBarrie #Wolfpack #win #hype @PackFootball #sports #CollegeFootball #ACC
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Tonight will be bittersweet. I know Champ can’t wait for tonight! It’s going to be an exciting debut!.
We can't wait to see Champ make his debut tonight as he continues on his brother Ripken's legacy!. You got this, Champ 💙🧡
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At least he realized his mistake!🤣⚾️🐾 @gopro @espn @barstoolsports @sportcscenter @milb @MLB @HSSalamanders @CPLBaseball #gotthisforyou #prank #baseball #ViralVideo #DogsofTwittter #batdog #floppyEarCam #SitMeansSitDogTraining
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Guess what’s back THURSDAY!!! @PackFootball @PackAthletics @espn #CollegeFootball #LetsGo #LetsDoThis
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Look who’s @NCStateBaseball! Can’t wait for the season to start! #springtraining #Wolfpack #collegebasevall
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@PackFootball showing me lots of love last night!❤️🏈@PackPromos @espn @CollegeGameDay @NFL @Panthers @GoPro #dogsoftwitter #love #win #college #CollegeFootball #barstoolsports
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Here is a quick peek at my point of view @NCStateBaseball! #ESPN @WRAL @barstoolsports #pov #DogsOnTwitter #batdogs
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Today’s the day! Dad is bringing my little bro to the @packfootball game today! #littlebro #win #pumped #letsgo
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I’m lacing up the skates tonight for the @Canes hockey game tonight! Hope to see you all there. #hurricanes #nhl #hockey @espn
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What a great night to watch some hockey!.
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I’m that HYPE DOG every team needs! @PackFootball @espn @barstoolsports #gethyped #ncaa #CollegeFootball #FloppyEarCam
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Looking forward to Tuesday night with the @Canes !.
Very important news that I might have missed, but am reporting now. Sources tell me that @RipkenTheBatDog is dropping the puck at @LenovoCenter on Tuesday for the Hurricanes Sharks game. This is PAWSOME news!!!.#RaiseUp @Sports_Night
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Who doesn’t love an @Panthers and an @RipkenTheBatDog highlight reel! @espn @NFL #Highlights #primetime
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I can be the hype dog for @PackMensBball!!! Let’s GO WOLFPACK! @NCAA @MarchMadnessMBB #Sweet16 #NCAAB #ESPN #LetsGo #Wolfpack
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Finally football season!! @PackFootball @PackPromos @espn #barstoolsports #espn #college #collegegameday #win
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I hear your coming to NC State for Thursday nights game @espn. I think it may be time for the fans to see your cameras live point of view?! #espn #live #College #CollegeFootball @PackFootball @PackPromos #dogsoftwitter #livetv
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The @PackFootball really knows how to hype me up! @CollegeGameDay @barstoolsports @SportsCenter #hype #win #CollegeFootball #wolfpack #sports #footballdreams
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I’ll be taking over the Queen City this weekend at the Duke’s Mayo Classic! Can’t wait to support the @PackFootball and retrieve tee’s on the @Panthers field! @MattBarrie will you be there?
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Finally home after a great time at the @PopTartsBowl with the @PackFootball ! #escalator #travel #football #airports #CollegeFootball
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If I can’t come to the @poptartsbowl as the kicking tee retriever… I can always come as an @packfootball coach! @KirkHerbstreit @CollegeGameDay #collegegameday #poptarts #cfb #wpn #blenders #deionsanders #coach #collegefootball #bling
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VIP at the unveiling of the @LenovoCenter @Lenovo ! Can’t wait for the @Canes to win here! #lenovocenter #canes
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I might have been a little too excited for tonight’s game!🤣.
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My entrance to my first retrieve of the night!🐾⚾️ @DurhamBulls @MiLB @GMA #BreakingNews #gopro #pov #ESPN #dogsoftwitter #lovemylife
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I’m always game ready, and so was the @PackFootball team! @espn @PatMcAfeeShow @GoPro #bigwin #CollegeFootball #ACC #BowlBound
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Yesterday was @PackFootball’s last home game of the season and senior night! You know I had to get my favorite players autograph! Thanks Collin for a great season!
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It’s time to start the petition to get me to the bowl game with @PackFootball! @MattBarrie what are your thoughts? #Bowling #CollegeFootball #ACC #GameDay #ESPN
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Introducing…….CHAMP! @DurhamBulls @PackFootball @MiLB @MLBONFOX @NHL @NCAA @accnetwork @Canes #sports #NFL #baseball #CollegeFootball #ACC #hockey #Champions
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You ready? You hype? I’m hype too! @espn @GoPro @PackPromos @PackFootball @katcampbellwx @TheTodayShow #win #CollegeFootball #hype #hypeman #collegegameday #retriever #Viral
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Big win for my boys @PackFootball against @ClemsonFB ! @michaelstrahan @GoPro @espn @PackPromos #win #dogs #CollegeFootball #goodboy #sports
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A little calm before the storm! @PackFootball @barstoolsports @GoPro @PackPromos @SportsCenter #win #peace #goodluck #wolfpack #tranquility #floppyearcam
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My 360° pov at the @PopTartsBowl with @PackFootball. @GoPro @espn next step get called up to the @Panthers for next years @NFL season. #pov #retrievers #dogs #football #CollegeGameDay #CollegeFootball #NFL
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Want to take a selfie with me this weekend? Come down to the Charlotte Home & Remodeling Show at the Park Expo & Conference Center! I can even get you 50% off your regular adult admission ticket if you use the code RIPKEN! Hope to see you there! 🐾🐶
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Dear Santa I would love a ticket to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl for Christmas! I promise I have been extra good this year. My team needs their good luck charm! @espn @PackFootball @PackAthletics @CoachCarnes45 #Wolfpack #needtickets #teedog #ncstate #roadtrip #bowlgame
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The crowd had me amped! @PackFootball @accnetwork #bigwin #hype #CollegeFootball #sportscenter #top10
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Wasn’t the ending we hoped for @packfootball ,but I still love my pack! Wish I got to meet @KirkHerbstreit’s dog Ben though. #sports #dogsofinstagram #pov #espn #wolfpack @espn @SportsCenter
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It’s almost game time for @DurhamBulls but I’ll be wearing my NC State Red in support of my @PackMensBball today!!@NCAA @NCAABasketballo #letsgo #doublewins!
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I loved that I got to share a pup that was so special to me with so many people. This article puts into words how special my boy was. Thank you Matthew and the Technician for this article.
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Ripken’s memory lives on through Champ. @DurhamBulls thanks for allowing Ripken’s legacy to live on through champ.
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Happy Memorial Day! Thank you the fallen that fought for our freedoms. You will never be forgotten! #MemorialDay #neverforget #freedom #usa
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The @PackFootball home opener. Little wet but… I missed this sooooo much! #CollegeFootball #CollegeGameDay #ESPN #raindelay #weather @GoPro #pov
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Very important news indeed!.
V important news regarding the @DukesMayoBowl Classic:. Ripken The Bat Dog of @DurhamBulls fame will be retrieving the tees tomorrow night. @wcnc @RipkenTheBatDog
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Coach or new HYPE MAN?! I don’t know but I love it!🐾🐾🏈@SportsCenter @PackPromos @PackFootball @espn @GoPro @barstoolsports #viraltweets #viral #win #hype #CollegeFootball #college #dogsoftwitter
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Bo Jackson has nothing on me. Two sports one day! @PackFootball in the morning and then @DurhamBulls at night! @espn @SportsCenter #floppyearcam #SundayFunday #football #baseball #POV #athletespotlight #dogs
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Just trying to stay in shape in case the @PopTartsBowl decides to give me an invite! #bowlgame #footwork @PackFootball #Champions
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I was on @NBCNightlyNews kids edition today! @LesterHoltNBC @PackFootball @DurhamBulls @PackPromos #practice #tv #famous #ViralVideos #baseball #football
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I know you can’t🐾.
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We better get lots of likes on this! I love my head scratches!!🐾🐾.
For every like this tweet gets we’ll give @RipkenTheBatDog a headscratch at tonight’s game . Reply to let him know he’s a Good Boy
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Time to do some shopping! My merch is back on the shelf! Go to the @DurhamBulls team store to get your very own Ripken The Bat Dog stuffy!! #merch #shopping #online #dogs @RaysBaseball .
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Damn Strait! #wolfpackfootball @ScottyMcCreery #college #collegefootball #dogsoftwitter #countrymusic
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We got interviewed by @kellyclarkson today on the @KellyClarksonTV ! What an amazing experience!!#BlessedAndGrateful #BaseBall #milb #mlb #batdog #famous.
In case you missed it, @RipkenTheBatDog was on The Kelly Clarkson Show earlier today!. (🎥: @KellyClarksonTV).
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