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Baltimore Orioles

Washington Senators Move to Los Angeles in 1957

November 9, 2022April 25, 2022 by ghostsofdc
Harmon Killebrew 1956 Topps baseball card

Did you know the Washington Senators almost moved to Los Angeles in 1957? This amazing and true story would have changed the outlook of baseball on both coasts.

Categories This Day in History Tags 1950s, Baltimore Orioles, baseball, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Shirley Povich, Washington Nationals, Washington Senators 3 Comments

The 1921 Baltimore Orioles: An Amazing Photo to Share in Honor of Our Adopted Baseball Team

July 17, 2023April 10, 2013 by ghostsofdc
1921 Baltimore Orioles

For over 30 years, the O’s were our default baseball team. So we thought it was fitting to share this amazing photograph of the 1921 Baltimore Orioles. At the time, they were Class AA in the International League. Plus, this is a really amazing photo.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, Baltimore Orioles, baseball 1 Comment
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