Baltimore Orioles

Founded in 1901, the Baltimore Orioles hail from Baltimore, Maryland.  So far, the franchise has won seven AL Pennants and been in three World Series. Though the original name was of a now-defunct minor League club, the current Orioles morphed from the St. Louis Browns and Milwaukee Brewers.

• The Orioles retired the jersey number 4 in honor of Earl Weaver.
• The Orioles retired the jersey number 5 in honor of Brooks Robinson.
• The Orioles retired the jersey number 8 in honor of Cal Ripken Jr..
• The Orioles retired the jersey number 20 in honor of Frank Robinson.
• The Orioles retired the jersey number 22 in honor of Jim Palmer.
• The Orioles retired the jersey number 33 in honor of Eddie Murray.
• The All MLB retired the jersey number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson.

FAQ: When did the Baltimore Orioles start? A: The franchise was founded in 1901 as an MLB team. However, the franchise that would start the ball rolling and later become the Orioles was founded in 1894 as a minor league team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, called the Brewers. This is not the same Brewers we think of today however. The 19th century Brewers became a major league team in 1901 when the league -now called the American League—was elevated to major league status.

Crack of the bat, roar of the crowd, the timeless beauty of a summer afternoon at the ballpark – Major League Baseball (MLB) has captivated hearts for over a century. But beyond the iconic stadiums and legendary players, lies a tapestry woven from the rich histories of each team.

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Get ready to relive iconic moments: the thrill of Kirk Gibson's dramatic home run in the 1988 World Series, the heartbreak of Bill Buckner's ground ball error, or the sheer dominance of the "Murderers' Row" New York Yankees. We'll revisit legendary rivalries like Yankees vs. Red Sox, Dodgers vs. Giants, and Cubs vs. Cardinals, that have fueled passionate fan bases for generations.

But baseball is more than just statistics and highlights. We'll also meet the larger-than-life personalities who have shaped the game: the charismatic sluggers like Babe Ruth and Willie Mays, the firebrand pitchers like Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson, and the defensive wizards like Ozzie Smith and Brooks Robinson.

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