Baltimore Places
Just beyond the right field fence stands which significant Baltimore landmark?
A. B&O Warehouse
B. Edgar Allan Poe House
C. the Battle Monument
D. Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower
A. B&O Warehouse
Prior to beginning American league playin St Louis in 1902, the franchise that would become known as the Browns players a single season in which city in 1901?
1. Milwaukee
2. Baltimore
3. Providence
4. Louisville
1. Milwaukee
They were called the Milwaukee Brewers - no relation to the present National League club with that name. They finished in last place in the AL with a 48-89 record.
Who pitched the first no-hitter in Orioles History?
Hoyt Wilhelm
Hoyt Wilhelm pitched the first no-hitter on Sept 20, 1958
Who was the 1st Oriole pitcher to hit a Grand Slam in a World series?
Dave McNally
Complete the song played as the Orioles took field in the season: O-R-I-O-L-E-S _______________!
Magic. Orioles Magic is an extremely common phrase used by "O's" fans referring to the belief they have in the Orioles, similar to people who believe in magic.
On which street is the Main Ballpark Entrance Located
A. Camden St
B. Eutaw St
C. Pratt St
D. Lombard St
In what year did the Baltimore Orioles come into existence?
1954 The Orioles started their team era in 1954, after the franchise being the St Louis Browns for 52 years. Jimmy Dyes was manager.
In what year did the Baltimore Orioles first win 100 games in a season?
1969
They also had a 100 or more wins in 1970, 1971, 1979, 1980
Who won the Orioles first MVP award?
Brooks Robinson
With the number of 28 homers, 118 RBI's and an average of .317 in 1964
What is different about the National Anthem sung at Camden Yards?
The crowd shouted OHH at one point in the song.
This was done because the orioles are known as the O's, so shouting OHH was a tribute to them.
When did the Baltimore Orioles begin play at Memorial Stadium
1954
The Orioles name rejoined American league after a 52 year absence. In 1901 and 1902, the Baltimore Orioles were the initial New York franchise name in 1901. Later in 1954, the St Louis Browns relocated to Baltimore to become the New Orioles.
Who is the Orioles mascot?
On April 6, 1979, The Oriole Bird hatched out of a giant egg at Memorial Stadium and became the official mascot of the Baltimore Orioles
When the Orioles won the World Series in 1983, it took them only 5 games. Who pitched the only game that they lost? (Game 1)
Scott McGregor
Who was the only player to record his 3000th career hit at Memorial Stadium?
Al Kaline
Kaline got his 3000th career hit off Dave McNally on Sept 24, 1974. Baltimore won the games 5-4.
Who was the announcer in the Memorial Stadium in 1970?
Chuck Thompson with the song that ended the play.