Bob Robertson (7) is congratulated by teammates Roberto Clemente, second from left, Willie Stargell
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Robertson misses a sign and blasts a 3 run homer in game 3 of 1971 World Series

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On October 12, 1971 The Baltimore Orioles took the first games of the World Series outscoring the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-6. Game 3 shifted to Three Rivers Stadium and with Steve Blass available, The Pirates were up 2-1 in the bottom of the 7th as Frank Robinson had just homered to make it a one-run game…

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Dave McNally wins his 20th game for the fourth consecutive season when he blanks New York at Yankee Stadium, 5-0. The southpaw becomes the first of the four 20-game winners on the club, which will include Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, and Pat Dobson.

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Dave McNally wins his 20th game for the fourth consecutive season when he blanks New York at Yankee Stadium, 5-0. The southpaw becomes the first of the four 20-game winners on the club, which will include Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, and Pat Dobson.

Signed Frank Robinson Photograph - 8x10 Beckett BAS #B26564 - Beckett Authentication
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Frank Robinson 11th man to enter into 500 Homerun Club

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  On September 13, 1971, At Memorial Stadium, Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles rips home runs in each game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers to become the 11th man to enter the 500-home run club. Robinson’s 500th was a ninth-inning three-run homer off Fred Scherman, who pitches 8 2/3 innings in relief…

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perennial Gold Glove winner Brooks Robinson commits three errors in one game for the first time in his career

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On July 28, 1971, perennial Gold Glove winner Brooks Robinson commits three errors in one game for the first time in his career. The Baltimore Orioles’ third baseman commits all of his miscues in the sixth inning against the Oakland A’s, leading to two unearned runs. The Orioles rally to win the game, 3-2, on…

Baltimore Orioles defeat the Cincinnati Reds, 9-3, to capture the World Series.
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Baltimore Orioles defeat the Cincinnati Reds, 9-3, to capture the World Series.

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On October 15, 1970, At Thee Rivers Stadium for the third time this series the Baltimore Orioles come back after being down 3-0 and defeat the Cincinnati Reds, 9-3, to capture the World Series. Brooks Robinson is named the Most Valuable Player after making a number of great defensive plays and batting .429 with two…

Dave McNally is the first pitcher to hit a grandslam in the World Series
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Dave McNally is the first pitcher to hit a grandslam in the World Series

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In Game 3 of the Fall Classic played at Memorial Stadium, Dave McNally goes deep with the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning off the Reds’ right-hander Wayne Granger, becoming the first pitcher in World Series history to hit a grand slam. The Orioles’ hurler’s offensive output contributes to the Birds’ 9-3 victory over Cincinnati and gives Baltimore a commanding 3-0 game advantage in the seven-game series.