BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Willy Miranda, huh? That's going back a ways for an Oriole SS. Mark Belanger (The Blade) was the one I really first became aware of during the Oriole's heydays of the mid-to-late 60s and 70s run in the American League. I still consider the '66 Orioles one of the top World Champions of all-time. After they traded for Frank Robinson, they became the team to beat in the American League, not the Yankees. I mean, after all, they swept the Koufax & Drysdale Dodgers in four games! However, with all due respect to Frank, Brooks Robinson was my idol as a kid from his rookie year 'til his retirement. Frank, though, was the one who made them a perennial contender, not only for his skills on the field and at bat, but his leadership qualities.

Remember Jim Gentile, Luis Aparicio and Gus Triandos, Plum?

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Wow not to many folks remember the 66 series. To beat the Dodgers was outstanding but to beat them 4 in a row, just unheard of in those days. And Yes Frank did make them quite the contender and as a manager great leadership.

Not only do i remember Gus, Luis, and Jim. Steve Barber was a regular at our award ceremonies every year when playing little league. What a neat thing at the time to be face to face with him.

Jerry Adair was my mentor when i moved to 2nd base with he was always Mr. Ready with his stance. When i got moved up to pitching Dick Hall is the reason i throw side arm fishing. Along with many hours of playing curb ball by myself. Boy could he throw a submarine.

That is a time when baseball was a game and not a business in my eyes. I do miss the sport when it was a sport.

The CDB is Awesome Loc: Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina

There really ain't no Americans playing baseball anymore, Have you seen some of the names on them boys?

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Not really gave up watching when it became a business. And now that they kneel, i can live the rest of my life with out sports.

The CDB is Awesome Loc: Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina

I'm still holding on to college football, They may start tommorow but I havent seen them yet.

BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Also, though I remember 66's Hank Bauer as a good manager, the Orioles didn't hit their peak 'til Earl Weaver took over the team. Under Weaver (known as a pitcher's manager) in 1971, the Birds had four 20-game winners: Jim Palmer ended 1971 with 20-10 record and a 2.71 earned run average, while Dave McNally went 21-5 with a 2.89, Mike Cuellar went 20-9 with a 3.08 and Pat Dobson finished 20-8 with a 2.90.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Where were you living that you followed the birds?

BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

I started following the Orioles since Brooks Robinson's 1956 rookie season...though he did appear first in an Oriole uniform in September, 1955. As a first-grader, I took him on at the time as a player I wanted to watch. All the time I followed him & the Orioles, I lived in Texas...though even also when I was in the Marines. I will fill you in on why later...probably in a PM.

After he retired, I took on Cal Ripken as his replacement. When Cal retired, I eventually lost interest in them.

Big A Loc: Mesa, Arizona

I think they pronounce it more
like 'chaw' !