Remembering 1970: Powell and Buford on World Series win

Remembering 1970: Powell and Buford on World Series win
When the Orioles and Cincinnati Reds met in the 1970 World Series, we didn't know it then but we were seeing something rare: a World Series between two clubs that won 100 or more games. It would not happen again until 2017. The Orioles have three World Series wins and this was their second one. The 108-win Birds beat the 102-win Big Red Machine, four games to one, winning Game 5 in Baltimore 9-3. For the second time in five seasons, the Orioles were champions. The Orioles are celebrating the...

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Lots of homers and 1970 memories

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Lots of homers and 1970 memories
Well, you survived Christmas. And if a frenzy of wrapping paper, egg nog and shooing the cats away from the tinsel has you feeling a little like Ebeneezer Scrooge, boy, do we have the perfect pick-me-up for you. Let's start with homers. Lots of 'em. Power displays, sluggers flexing their muscle and some late damage that turned the tide toward the Orioles. And if that wasn't enough, we've got a great New Year's Day present for you: the entire 1970 World Series, pitting the Birds against the...

O's Anniversary Auction ends soon

O's Anniversary Auction ends soon
Following the O's 1970 World Series 40th Anniversary game, all members of the Orioles and Nationals autographed the jerseys and hats they wore during that game, with Orioles players also signing their game-used batting helmets as well. Those items were then put up for auction on Orioles.com for O's and Nats fans to bid on and take home - but the auction ends soon, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 5. Also look for jerseys worn by the members of the 1970 World Series championship team who...

Have lunch with Hall of Famers & 1970 World Series winners

Have lunch with Hall of Famers & 1970 World Series winners
The 40th Anniversary Celebration of the 1970 World Series is still several weeks away (set for Saturday, June 26), but the Orioles have announced an exclusive luncheon with members from the 1970 team that you might want to plan for now. As part of the celebration, the Orioles will host a gala luncheon for fans, also on Saturday, June 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At the luncheon, fans will have the opportunity to meet members of the 1970 team, participate in a Q&A session, and get their...