His consecutive games played streak was broken in 1996 by Cal Ripken Jr. , who played in 2,632 straight games in Major League Baseball .
Kinugasa retired after the 1987 season , ending his career with 2,215 consecutive games played , 2,543 hits , and 504 home runs .
Kinugasa 's consecutive games played streak was broken in 1996 by Cal Ripken Jr. , who played in 2,632 straight games in Major League Baseball .
Kinugasa retired after the 1987 season , ending his career with 2,215 consecutive games played , 2,543 hits , and 504 home runs .