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91-71 .562 |
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| Standings |
Won the AL East |
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86-76, 86-76, 86-76 |
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659 /
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| Postseason | Lost ALCS 3-1 to Oakland Athletics | | Ballpark | Memorial Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 97 / Pitching: 95 | | Attendance | 962,572 (8th) (19th) | | 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 Orioles, (Rookie) Bluefield Orioles | | Radio | (WBAL) Bill O'Donnell, Chuck Thompson | | TV | (WJZ) Bill O'Donnell, Chuck Thompson |
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The 1974 Baltimore Orioles
went 91-71
and finished 1st
in the
American League East. The Orioles
drew 962,572
to Memorial Stadium.
Mike Cuellar, Bobby Grich and Brooks Robinson made the All-Star team. Gold Glove winners for 1974 included Mark Belanger, Paul Blair, Bobby Grich and Brooks Robinson.
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