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97-65 .599 |
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Won the AL East |
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102-60, 102-60, 102-60 |
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754 /
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| Postseason | Lost ALCS 3-2 to Oakland Athletics | | Ballpark | Memorial Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 99 / Pitching: 98 | | Attendance | 958,667 (9th) (18th) | | Spring Training | Miami, Florida (Miami Stadium) | | Manager | Earl Weaver | | Coaches | Billy Hunter, George Bamberger, George Staller, Jim Frey | | Executives | Chairman of the Board: Jerold Hoffberger, General Manager: Frank Cashen | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Rochester Red Wings, (AA) Asheville Orioles, (A) Miami Orioles, (A) Lodi Lions, (Rookie) Bluefield Orioles | | Radio | (WBAL) Bill O'Donnell, Chuck Thompson | | TV | (WJZ) Bill O'Donnell, Chuck Thompson |
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The 1973 Baltimore Orioles
went 97-65
and finished 1st
in the
American League East. The Orioles
drew 958,667
to Memorial Stadium.
Paul Blair and Brooks Robinson made the All-Star team. Al Bumbry won the American League Rookie of the Year award. Jim Palmer was honored with the Cy Young award. Gold Glove winners for 1973 included Mark Belanger, Paul Blair, Bobby Grich and Brooks Robinson.
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| | All-Star outfielder Paul Blair won his sixth (of eight) Gold Gloves for the '73 Orioles. | | | | Photo by Lou Sauritch, © 2006 BaseballChronology.com | | | |
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