WBAL · May 11, 2017
Former Oriole Melvin Mora Now A US Citizen
Credit: Omar Jimenez/WBAL-TV 11 Melvin Mora embraces his family after taking the oath of citizenship.
So far this year, almost 10,000 people have become U.S. citizens in Maryland. One of the newest citizens is a Baltimore Oriole who gave the city nine memorable years.
The special ceremony, which happens twice a day in Baltimore, was a little more nerve-wracking than stepping onto the field at Camden Yards.
Orioles Hall of Famer Melvin Mora has become a U.S. citizen after 17 years in the country.
Orioles Hall of Famer Melvin Mora now OFFICIALLY a US citizen. He says he was more nervous getting this than playing at Camden Yards. #WBAL pic.twitter.com/rj9t07AH74