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Brooks Robinson among those in attendance for Palmer ceremony
Jim Palmer is being honored with his sculpture today. Several notables in attendance, none bigger than Brooks Robinson – who has missed the first two celebrations (Earl Weaver and Frank Robinson) due to health reasons. Brooks had his own ceremony...
Tags: Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken, Jr., Frank Robinson, Al Kaline
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A fixture on the mound and in the booth, Palmer to become a permanent part of Camden Yards on Saturday
Four years into his major league career, Jim Palmer had gone from being a 19-year-old phenom to a World Series hero who outpitched Sandy Koufax before his 21st birthday to a sore-armed 23-year old trying to figure out a suddenly clouded future. Sidelined...
Tags: Sports, Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson, Cy Young Award, Mike Flanagan
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The Sun Remembers: July 29-August 4
Aug. 4, 1996: Earl Weaver, the irascible Orioles manager who led the club to 1,480 victories, four American League pennants and the 1970 world championship, is enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. "I'm proud of my record," Weaver tells the crowd in...
Tags: Government, Sports, Awards and Prizes, Lyndon B. Johnson, Politics
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Despite sneak peek, Eddie Murray 'speechless' after statue unveiling
The Baltimore SunTwo days ago, Orioles Hall of Famer Eddie Murray received a sneak peek of the statue that would be unveiled Saturday in his honor. With the switch-hitting Murray hitting from the left side, crouched low to the ground, bat barrel pointing to the sky in...Tags: Spring Training, Sports, Eddie Murray, Buck Showalter, Brooks Robinson
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The Sun remembers: Aug. 12-18
Aug. 14, 1998: Orioles catcher Chris Hoiles hits two home runs with the bases loaded in a 15-3 romp over the Indians in Cleveland. "My biggest asset is when I have a stick in my hands," says Hoiles, only the ninth player [and first catcher] to slug two...
Tags: Richard Nixon, Sports, Hughie Jennings, Cleveland Indians, National League
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Notes: Orioles considering moving lefty Brian Matusz to the bullpen
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles are considering moving left-handed starter Brian Matsuz — who was sent down to Triple-A Norfolk earlier this month — to the Tides' bullpen after lefty reliever Troy Patton landed on the disabled list Tuesday with a sprained right...Tags: Kevin Gausman, Boston Red Sox, Sports, Physical Disabilities, Buck Showalter
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Honor our aging sports heroes while they're still with us
The Baltimore Orioles organization has done a very honorable job in acknowledging the players and manager who have had a profound impact on molding the team ("Jim Palmer, golden age figure, is now honored in bronze," July 15). The statues of the Jim...Tags: Human Interest, Eddie Murray, Nottingham, Frank Robinson, Physical Conditions
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Orioles agree to terms with three more top-7 draft picks
The Orioles have agreed in principle with three of their top seven draft picks, including second-rounder Branden Kline, a right-hander who just finished his junior year at Virginia after graduating from Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick. The club...
Tags: Brian Roberts, Matt Wieters, Kevin Gausman, Sports, Physical Disabilities
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Weaver's larger-than-life presence will be seen in Camden Yards sculpture
As a manager, Earl Weaverappeared larger than life, piloting the Orioles to four American League pennants and the 1970 world championship. So it seems only fitting that his statue, which will be unveiled Saturday at Camden Yards, will be taller than the...
Tags: Sports, Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson, Sculpture, Frank Robinson
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Covering Earl Weaver was never, ever dull
The Baltimore SunEarl Weaver was some piece of work. And I mean that in the best possible way. Life was never dull if you were anywhere within the orbit of the Hall of Fame manager, who ruled the Orioles' dugout for 17 seasons and will have his bronze statue unveiled...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Memorial Stadium, Milwaukee Brewers, American League East, Jim Palmer
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Eddie Murray declines to comment on investigation
Hall-of-Famer Eddie Murray declined all comment when asked Saturday about being investigated by the federal government as part of an insider trading operation that involved Murray’s former Orioles teammate Doug DeCinces. Murray has not been charged...
Tags: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Eddie Murray, Insider Trading, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
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Sore wrists could keep Jones out of Home Run Derby
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones would love to be part of the Home Run Derby on July 9 in Kansas City, the day beforeMajor League Baseball'sAll-Star Game. But even if he is selected by the American League captain, New York Yankees second baseman...
Tags: Matt Wieters, Sports, Eddie Murray, Buck Showalter, Sculpture
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