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ON THIS DAY · June 25 in Baltimore Orioles History: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 1,000th consecutive game (1988)
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May 28
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1978, Jim Palmer records the 200th victory of his career

May 28 in Baltimore Orioles History: Jim Palmer records the 200th victory of his career (1978)

On May 28, 1978, future Hall of Famer Jim Palmer records the 200th victory of his career. Using his trademark curve and fastball, the Baltimore Orioles’ veteran shuts out the Cleveland Indians...

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May 24
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1976, Dennis Eckersley and Stan Thomas combine on a one-hitter as Cleveland stops the Orioles‚ 4 – 0.

May 24 in Baltimore Orioles History: Dennis Eckersley and Stan Thomas combine on a one-hitter as Cleveland stops the Orioles‚ 4 – 0. (1976)

On May 24, 1976 — Dennis Eckersley and Stan Thomas combine on a one-hitter as Cleveland stops the Orioles‚ 4 – 0. More Baltimore Orioles history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical...

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May 24
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1964, Harmon Killebrew hits 470 ft homer

May 24 in Baltimore Orioles History: Harmon Killebrew hits 470 ft homer (1964)

On May 24, 1964 — Harmon Killebrew tags the longest homer ever hit in Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium . The Minnesota Twins left fielder’s 471-foot shot, which clears the hedge in left center...

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May 22
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1964, Baltimore walks off the Twins, 6 – 5

May 22 in Baltimore Orioles History: Baltimore walks off the Twins, 6 – 5 (1964)

On May 22, 1964 — Baltimore edges the Twins, 6 – 5, scoring two runs in the 9th for the victory. Twins reliever Gerry Arrigo allows a two-out home run to Sam...

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May 19
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1959, Billy O’Dell of the Baltimore Orioles hits a 120-foot home run against the Chicago White Sox

May 19 in Baltimore Orioles History: Billy O’Dell of the Baltimore Orioles hits a 120-foot home run against the Chicago White Sox (1959)

On May 19, 1959, At Memorial Stadium, pitcher Billy O’Dell of the Baltimore Orioles hits a 120-foot home run against Billy Pierce of the Chicago White Sox . O’Dell’s “drive” hits the...

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May 17
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1996, Chris Hoiles hits walkoff grandslam

May 17 in Baltimore Orioles History: Chris Hoiles hits walkoff grandslam (1996)

[adrotate banner=”42″] On May 17, 1996 Trailing the Seattle Mariners, 13-10 in the bottom of the ninth at Camden Yards, Chris Hoiles gives the Baltimore Orioles an incredible comeback victory with a...

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May 16
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1965, Oriole teenager Jim Palmer picks up his first major league win, topping the Yankees, 7 – 5. Palmer also bangs his first major leag

May 16 in Baltimore Orioles History: Oriole teenager Jim Palmer picks up his first major league win, topping the Yankees, 7 – 5. Palmer also bangs his first major leag (1965)

On May 16, 1965 — Oriole teenager Jim Palmer picks up his first major league win, topping the Yankees, 7 – 5. Palmer also bangs his first major league homer, a two-run...

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May 16
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1984, Baltimore Orioles release longtime star Jim Palmer

May 16 in Baltimore Orioles History: Baltimore Orioles release longtime star Jim Palmer (1984)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 16, 1984, At his request the Baltimore Orioles release 39-year-old longtime star Jim Palmer, who had struggled to a record of 0-3 with an ERA of 9.17. Palmer,...

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May 14
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1967, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees joins the 500-home run club

May 14 in Baltimore Orioles History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees joins the 500-home run club (1967)

On May 14, 1967, around 4:16 pm in the bottom of the 7th Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees joins the 500-home run club when he connects against Stu Miller of...

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May 12
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1978, Al Bumbry breaks his leg and misses the balance of the season

May 12 in Baltimore Orioles History: Al Bumbry breaks his leg and misses the balance of the season (1978)

Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page May 12, 1978 – In a 9-3 loss to the Texas Rangers‚ Baltimore Orioles outfielder Al Bumbry...

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