Baltimore Orioles Team History & Encyclopedia
Team Names: Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Browns, Milwaukee Brewers
Seasons: 118 (1901 to 2018)
Record: 8714-9620, .475 W-L%
Playoff Appearances: 14
Pennants: 7
World Championships: 3
Events in Baltimore Orioles and St. Louis Browns Team History
Brewer Robin Yount gets his first hit
Robin Yount gets his first hit April 12, 1974 - Eigthteen year old Brewer Robin Yount gets his first hit ...
John McGraw is born in Truxton, New York
1873 - John McGraw is born in Truxton, New York. A fiery third baseman for the 1890s Baltimore Orioles, McGraw will achieve much more recognition as an innovative, ...
Chris von der Ahe takes control of the St. Louis Browns
October 8 – Chris von der Ahe takes control of the St. Louis Browns. The Browns join the soon to be formed American Association, ...
The American Association is founded in Cincinnati, OH with the motto “Liberty to All.”
1881 - The American Association is founded in Cincinnati, OH with the motto "Liberty to All." The members are the Brooklyn Atlantics, Cincinnati Red Stockings, Louisville Colonels, Philadelphia Athletics, Pittsburgh ...
St. Louis Browns owner Chris Von der Ahe takes $1,000 from the Pittsburgh Alleghenys for the rights to Sam Barkley
1886 - Having waited in vain for the $1,000 check from the Baltimore Orioles club, St. Louis Browns owner Chris Von der Ahe takes $1,000 from the Pittsburgh ...
Via a transatlantic telegraph from Paris, France, American Association 40-game winner Bob Caruthers agrees to terms with St. Louis Browns owner Chris von der Ahe. Caruthers’ well-publicized holdout will earn him the nickname “Parisian Bob.”
Via a transatlantic telegraph from Paris, France, American Association 40-game winner Bob Caruthers agrees to terms with St. Louis Browns owner Chris von der Ahe. Caruthers' well-publicized holdout ...
In American Association action, St. Louis Browns player-manager Charles Comiskey prevents a double play by running full tilt into Red Stockings second baseman Bid McPhee, enabling the Browns to win, 2 – 1. The Cincinnati fans are infuriated, but the umpire certifies the play.
In American Association action, St. Louis Browns player-manager Charles Comiskey prevents a double play by running full tilt into Red Stockings second baseman Bid McPhee, enabling the Browns to win, 2 ...
Cincinnati Red Stockings and St. Louis Browns make the first recorded trade
The American Association's Red Stockings deal rookie catcher Jack Boyle and $400 to the Browns in exchange for outfielder Hugh ...
In San Francisco, CA, New York Giants pitcher George Van Haltren tosses a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns in an exhibition game
In San Francisco, CA, New York Giants pitcher George Van Haltren tosses a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns in an exhibition game. The only solidly hit ball is a Tip ...
In the most controversial game in American Association history, the Browns walk off the field in Brooklyn while leading, 4 – 2, in the 9th inning.
1889 - In the most controversial game in American Association history, the Browns walk off the field in Brooklyn while leading, 4 - 2, in the 9th ...
In a matchup of 300 game-winners that will take 103 years to repeat, Tim Keefe beats Pud Galvin
In a matchup of 300 game-winners at the Philadelphia Baseball Grounds, Phillies' submarinerTim Keefe sinks Jim "Pud" Galvin and the Browns, ...
John Pickett wins $1,285.72 in a lawsuit against the Baltimore Orioles
1893 - John Pickett wins $1,285.72 in a lawsuit against the Baltimore Orioles, his most recent team. Baltimore had claimed that they did not ...
Brooklyn Trades 2 Hall of Famers to Be
Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube Baltimore bilks Brooklyn out of future Hall of Famers Dan Brouthers and Willie Keller in return ...
The first-place Orioles (NL) sweep a tripleheader against the cellar-dwelling Colonels, 4-3, 9-8, and 12-1. Baltimore will establish the record for most games won in two consecutive days with five when they take both ends of tomorrow’s twin bill with Louisville.
The first-place Orioles (NL) sweep a tripleheader against the cellar-dwelling Colonels, 4-3, 9-8, and 12-1. Baltimore will establish the record ...
On the same day, Ted Breitenstein of the Cincinnati Reds and Jay Hughes of the Baltimore Orioles each pitch no-hit ball games.
On the same day, Ted Breitenstein of the Cincinnati Reds and Jay Hughes of the Baltimore Orioles each pitch no-hit ball games. Breitenstein's gem is against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 11 ...
several Baltimore Orioles players are shifted to the Brooklyn Bridegrooms
1899 - Under a joint ownership arrangement, several Baltimore Orioles players are shifted to the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, and that club transfers several to the ...
McGraw makes managerial debut
On April 18, 1899, 26-year old John McGraw makes his managerial debut with the Baltimore Orioles of the National League, ...
Baltimore Orioles sell three of their stars including third baseman John McGraw
Baltimore Orioles sell three of their stars - third baseman John McGraw, catcher Wilbert Robinson, and infielder Bill Keister ...
John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson sign contracts with the Baltimore Orioles of the National League
1900 - John McGraw and Wilbert Robinson sign contracts with the Baltimore Orioles of the National League. When the long-rumored move by Baltimore to disband occurs, the two players are ...
The Baltimore Orioles of the American League club incorporates, with John McGraw as manager and part owner.
1901 - The Baltimore American League club incorporates, with John McGraw as manager and part owner ...
American League is born January 28 1901
On January 28, 1901 The American League formally organizes as a major league, having been a top minor league ...
