Triple Crown winner Frank Robinson is the unanimous choice for the 1966 American League MVP. He becomes the first major league player to win the award in both leagues

Triple Crown winner Frank Robinson is the unanimous choice for the 1966 American League MVP. He becomes the first major league player to win the award in both leagues

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1966 – Triple Crown winner Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles is the unanimous choice as American League MVP. He becomes the first major league player to win the award in both leagues.

Dave McNally of the Baltimore Orioles wraps up a brilliant pitching display, and a World Championship, with a four-hit 1 – 0 victory
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Dave McNally of the Baltimore Orioles wraps up a brilliant pitching display, and a World Championship, with a four-hit 1 – 0 victory

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1966 – In the World Series, Dave McNally of the Baltimore Orioles wraps up a brilliant pitching display, and a World Championship, with a four-hit 1 – 0 victory. Frank Robinson’s home run off Don Drysdale gives Baltimore a surprising sweep of the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The 33 consecutive scoreless innings pitched by Baltimore sets a World Series record.

Jim Palmer becomes the youngest pitcher to throw a shutout in the World Series

Jim Palmer becomes the youngest pitcher to throw a shutout in the World Series

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  On October 6, 1966, At Dodger Stadium 20-year-old Jim Palmer becomes the youngest pitcher to throw a shutout in the World Series. The Baltimore Orioles’ ace wins a 6-0 decision over the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Willie Davis establishes a World Series record by committing three errors in one game. The center fielder’s blunders come…

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Moe Drabowsky strikesout 11 in relief as Orioles take game 1 vs Dodgers

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test On October 5, 1966, Moe Drabowsky of the Baltimore Orioles strikes out 11 batters in relief and earns the victory in Game One of the World Series. Brooks and Frank Robinson hit back-to-back first inning home runs to lead the Orioles to a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers… The Baltimore Orioles win…

With Baltimore trailing Boston, 2 – 0 in the 9th inning, Vic Roznovsky and Boog Powell sting Lee Stange with back-to-back pinch-hit home runs to tie the game. This is just the 3rd time in history that back-to-back pinch home runs have occurred. Baltimore wins in the 12th, 3 – 2.

With Baltimore trailing Boston, 2 – 0 in the 9th inning, Vic Roznovsky and Boog Powell sting Lee Stange with back-to-back pinch-hit home runs to tie the game. This is just the 3rd time in history that back-to-back pinch home runs have occurred. Baltimore wins in the 12th, 3 – 2.

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With Baltimore trailing Boston, 2 – 0 in the 9th inning, Vic Roznovsky and Boog Powell sting Lee Stange with back-to-back pinch-hit home runs to tie the game. This is just the 3rd time in history that back-to-back pinch home runs have occurred. Baltimore wins in the 12th, 3 – 2.

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.