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ON THIS DAY · October 17 in Baltimore Orioles History: Pirates Win The 1979 World Series (1979)
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September 6
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1996, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run

September 6 in Baltimore Orioles History: Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run (1996)

test On September 6, 1996, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the 15th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs. Murray homers off Felipe Lira in the 7th...

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September 6
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1995, Cal Ripken on his time pitching

September 6 in Baltimore Orioles History: Cal Ripken on his time pitching (1995)

Cal Ripken Jr. discusses coming into the Orioles’ organization and choosing to be an everyday player instead of a pitcher. On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. took measure of his place...

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September 6
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1996, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run

September 6 in Baltimore Orioles History: Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run (1996)

test On September 6, 1996, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the 15th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs. Murray homers off Felipe Lira in the 7th...

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August 29
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1919, Billy Cox Stats & Facts

August 29 in Baltimore Orioles History: Billy Cox Stats & Facts (1919)

Billy Cox Positions: Third Baseman, Shortstop and Second Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-10, 150lb (178cm, 68kg) Born: August 29, 1919 in Newport, PA Died: March 30, 1978 in Harrisburg, PA...

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August 26
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1985, Eddie Murray ties Baltimore Orioles team RBI record

August 26 in Baltimore Orioles History: Eddie Murray ties Baltimore Orioles team RBI record (1985)

August 26, 1985 – At Anaheim Stadium Eddie Murray belts 3 home runs‚ including a grand slam in the 5th‚ and drives in 9 runs as the Orioles crush the Angels 17-3....

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August 21
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1977, Brooks Robinson Retires

August 21 in Baltimore Orioles History: Brooks Robinson Retires (1977)

On August 21, 1977, Baltimore Orioles third baseman and future hall of famer Brooks Robinson retires. Spending his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles , he was nicknamed the Human Vacuum Cleaner...

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August 16
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1969, Burly Baltimore Orioles slugger Boog Powell hits an inside park homerun

August 16 in Baltimore Orioles History: Burly Baltimore Orioles slugger Boog Powell hits an inside park homerun (1969)

On August 16, 1969, burly Baltimore Orioles slugger Boog Powell, who weighs 250 pounds, hits an two run inside-the-park home run at Sicks Stadium in the 9th inning off former teammate Steve...

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August 15
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1955, Mickey Mantle ties a major league mark by switch-hitting home runs for the second time in his career.

August 15 in Baltimore Orioles History: Mickey Mantle ties a major league mark by switch-hitting home runs for the second time in his career. (1955)

On August 15, 1955, At Yankee Stadium Mickey Mantle ties a major league mark by switch-hitting home runs for the second time in his career. Mantle’s pair of homers help lift the...

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August 15
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1979, Eddie Murray steals home in 12th to give Baltimore a 2-1 win over Chicago

August 15 in Baltimore Orioles History: Eddie Murray steals home in 12th to give Baltimore a 2-1 win over Chicago (1979)

test On August 15, 1979, Orioles’ slugger Eddie Murray stole home in the bottom of the 12th inning to give Baltimore a 2-1 win over Chicago. Murray’s surprise move came with two...

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August 15
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1955, Mickey Mantle ties a major league mark by switch-hitting home runs for the second time in his career.

August 15 in Baltimore Orioles History: Mickey Mantle ties a major league mark by switch-hitting home runs for the second time in his career. (1955)

On August 15, 1955, At Yankee Stadium Mickey Mantle ties a major league mark by switch-hitting home runs for the second time in his career. Mantle’s pair of homers help lift the...

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