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80-74 .519 |
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3rd in the AL East (5 games back) |
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90-64, 89-65, 89-65 |
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519 /
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| Ballpark | Memorial Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 103 / Pitching: 100 | | Attendance | 899,950 (6th) (15th) | | 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) Lewiston Broncs, (A) Miami Orioles, (A) Lodi Orions, (Rookie) Bluefield Orioles | | Radio | (WBAL) Bill O'Donnell, Chuck Thompson, John Gordon | | TV | (WJZ) Bill O'Donnell, Chuck Thompson, John Gordon |
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The 1972 Baltimore Orioles
went 80-74
and finished 3rd
in the
American League East. The Orioles
drew 899,950
to Memorial Stadium.
Pat Dobson, Bobby Grich, Dave McNally, Jim Palmer and Brooks Robinson made the All-Star team. Gold Glove winners for 1972 included Paul Blair and Brooks Robinson.
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