Coleman: A Half Decade Later And Still So Sweet
As the Orioles open a three-game home stand against the L.A. Angels, it's ironic that LA's other club, the Dodgers, were the last team they just defeated. After all, it had been 50 years since they beat the "Boys in Blue" in the 1966 World Series sweep that would deliver Baltimore the first of three World Series titles.
Tonight, the Birds will reflect and honor the remaining members of that championship squad. Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer & Boog Powell headline a group of at least a dozen former players expected to attend.
Boog said the biggest message he gets from fans following the championship is, "Thanks for the memories."
Following the introduction of players, Palmer, Powell, and Robinson will throw out simultaneous ceremonial first pitches. Brooks acknowledged with former teammates like Andy Etchebarren and Wally Bunker not able to attend due to health reasons, "this could be our last time together." While Palmer joked there will be a 1970 reunion in 5 years.
During the game, the Orioles will wear 1966 replica throwback uniforms featuring a patch celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1966 World Series triumph. Even a half century later Powell says, "this town doesn't forget. The party here in Baltimore was second to none. We had a parade and then we had a party for two weeks."
