1973 – In a 10 – 1 win over the Royals, Oriole Paul Blair hits an inside-the-park grand slam off Paul Splittorff. Amos Otis and Steve Hovley collide in midair while chasing Blair’s ball to help the O’s win their 13th straight.

1973 – In a 10 – 1 win over the Royals, Oriole Paul Blair hits an inside-the-park grand slam off Paul Splittorff. Amos Otis and Steve Hovley collide in midair while chasing Blair’s ball to help the O’s win their 13th straight.

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1973 – In a 10 – 1 win over the Royals, Oriole Paul Blair hits an inside-the-park grand slam off Paul Splittorff. Amos Otis and Steve Hovley collide in midair while chasing Blair’s ball to help the O’s win their 13th straight.

All-Star slugger Frank Robinson is saved from drowning by rookie backstop Andy Etchebarren

All-Star slugger Frank Robinson is saved from drowning by rookie backstop Andy Etchebarren

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All-Star slugger Frank Robinson, a non-swimmer who accidentally jumps into the deep end of the pool to avoid being thrown in by his Oriole teammates, is saved from drowning by rookie backstop Andy Etchebarren. The private evening swim party for team was hosted at the home of Leonard Ruck, a funeral director.

Andy Etchebarren Stats & Facts

Andy Etchebarren Stats & Facts

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Andy Etchebarren Positions: Catcher Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6′-1″ Weight: 190 Born: Sunday, June 20, 1943 in Whittier, CA USA Died: October 5, 2019 Debut: 9/26/1962 Last Game: 4/20/1978 Full Name: Andrew Auguste Etchebarren Notable Events and Chronology for Andy Etchebarren Career   Biography Catcher Andy Etchebarren was born on June 20, 1943.   He…