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109-53 .673 |
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| Standings |
Won the AL East |
| Pythagorean |
110-52, 110-52, 110-52 |
| Runs
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779 /
517 |
| Postseason | Won ALCS 3-0 over Minnesota Twins
Lost World Series 4-1 to New York Mets | | Ballpark | Memorial Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 101 / Pitching: 98 | | Attendance | 1,062,069 (5th) (12th) | | Spring Training | Miami, Florida (Miami Stadium) | | Manager | Earl Weaver | | Coaches | Billy Hunter, Charley Lau, George Bamberger, George Staller | | Executives | Chairman of the Board: Jerold Hoffberger, General Manager: Harry Dalton | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Rochester Red Wings, (AA) Dallas-Fort Worth Spurs, (A) Aberdeen Pheasants, (A) Miami Marlins, (A) Stockton Ports, (Rookie) Bluefield Orioles | | Radio | (WBAL) Bill O'Donnell, Chuck Thompson, Jim Karvellas | | TV | (WJZ) Bill O'Donnell, Chuck Thompson, Jim Karvellas |
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The 1969 Baltimore Orioles
went 109-53
and finished 1st
in the
American League East. The Orioles
drew 1,062,069
to Memorial Stadium.
Paul Blair, Davey Johnson, Dave McNally, Boog Powell, Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson made the All-Star team. Mike Cuellar was honored with the Cy Young award. Gold Glove winners for 1969 included Mark Belanger, Paul Blair, Davey Johnson and Brooks Robinson.
(Our baseball section is new. A more comprehensive summary of this team will
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