Fansided · Jul 4, 2020
Baltimore Orioles: The Ironic Independence Day Stadium Fire
BALTIMORE, MD - CIRCA 1971: Brooks Robinson #5 of the Baltimore Orioles in action making an off balance throw to first base during an Major League Baseball game circa 1971 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Robinson played for the Orioles from 1955-77. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Before the Baltimore Orioles were the MLB team they are today, they were an important part of the earliest days of baseball, in the American Association, National League, and International League.
Many notable players played for the various early versions of the Baltimore Orioles, especially in the International League during 1903-1914 and 1916-1953.