Strider Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Woke up to this bit of sad news today. http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/story?storyId=8859584 To this day, when I hear or think about the Baltimore Orioles, it is those classic Weaver Oriole teams of the late-60s to early-80s that come to mind first. Esther and Rick, I know this news hits you hard. You have my sympathy. Edited January 19, 2013 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Woke up to this bit of sad news today. http://m.espn.go.com...storyId=8859584 To this day, when I hear or think about the Baltimore Orioles, it is those classic Weaver Oriole teams of the late-60s to early-80s that come to mind first. Esther and Rick, I know this news hits you hard. You have my sympathy. Oh my God!!! I did not see this!!! Thanks Strider. Man this is terrible. He was the best. Very sad news I wonder if EBK knows? Man, i grew up with him Edited January 19, 2013 by LedZeppfan77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 This breaks my heart. I grew up with Earl. He was the best. This, of course, also comes to mind... he was certainly a colorful character. He will be missed...RIP Earl!! Oh - very NSFW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Knebs Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 R.I.P. True manager that one, raised the level of the sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 There was no manager ever that could get under an umpire's skin like Earl. Some of the fights he had with umpires were legendary. When I grew up in the 70's the Yankees were door mats. The Orioles and Dodgers were the best and then the Reds were great. When the O's won the second series under Earl, after the heartbreaking upset loss to Seaver and Koosman's Mets, it was known as the Brooks Robinson series as Brooks was just incredible. But Earl managed great and the O's beat the soon to be mighty big red machine. 4 twenty game winners, a pitcher, Dave McNally who hit a memorable grand slam I will never forget, all came with Earl as the leader. Jim Palmer I am sure will issue a statement. We love you Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 It's hard to admit this, but as a kid in the late 60s growing up in Maryland, I was a huge Washington Senators fan. But I really liked the Orioles, as well, and the period under Earl Weaver was incredible. As LZ77 mentioned, 4 20-game winners was unbelievable, and will probably never happen again. I think I can still name the starting lineup- Boog Powell at 1st Davey Johnson at 2nd Mark Bellanger at Short Brooks at 3rd Was Frank Robinson in Left or Right? Wow, I'm blanking on the last 2 outfielders. And Andy Etcheberren (spelling? That's a tough name) at catcher. Let's see, Dave McNalley (I too, remember his grand slam), Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, and shit, blanking on the 4th starting pitcher. I was a huge American League fan back then. RIP, Earl. One of the greats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 We miss you The Earl of Baltimore. You really had he fans behind. I shed a tear for ol' no. 4. We know he's probably arguing with St. Peter right about now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Probably the most colourful baseball manager in my lifetime and his record proves he was also one of the best managers too. RIP Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 RIP Earl Weaver...definitely a modern day baseball genius and true character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 It's hard to admit this, but as a kid in the late 60s growing up in Maryland, I was a huge Washington Senators fan. But I really liked the Orioles, as well, and the period under Earl Weaver was incredible. As LZ77 mentioned, 4 20-game winners was unbelievable, and will probably never happen again. I think I can still name the starting lineup- Boog Powell at 1st Davey Johnson at 2nd Mark Bellanger at Short Brooks at 3rd Was Frank Robinson in Left or Right? Wow, I'm blanking on the last 2 outfielders. And Andy Etcheberren (spelling? That's a tough name) at catcher. Let's see, Dave McNalley (I too, remember his grand slam), Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, and shit, blanking on the 4th starting pitcher. I was a huge American League fan back then. RIP, Earl. One of the greats. Pat Dobson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Pat Dobson Paul Blair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Paul Blair Paul 'as we say in Baltimore Bel Air' was In Center Field. Dobson was the fourth 20 game winner in the rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 It's hard to admit this, but as a kid in the late 60s growing up in Maryland, I was a huge Washington Senators fan. But I really liked the Orioles, as well, and the period under Earl Weaver was incredible. As LZ77 mentioned, 4 20-game winners was unbelievable, and will probably never happen again. I think I can still name the starting lineup- Boog Powell at 1st Davey Johnson at 2nd Mark Bellanger at Short Brooks at 3rd Was Frank Robinson in Left or Right? Wow, I'm blanking on the last 2 outfielders. And Andy Etcheberren (spelling? That's a tough name) at catcher. Let's see, Dave McNalley (I too, remember his grand slam), Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, and shit, blanking on the 4th starting pitcher. I was a huge American League fan back then. RIP, Earl. One of the greats. Hank Bauer was actually the mgr of the 66 squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Paul 'as we say in Baltimore Bel Air' was In Center Field. Dobson was the fourth 20 game winner in the rotation. Yep, couldn't remember who the 4th 20 game winner was but knew that Blair was the centre fielder Type O was looking for.. I'm trying to come up with the third fielder and Googling is cheating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Yep, couldn't remember who the 4th 20 game winner was but knew that Blair was the centre fielder Type O was looking for.. I'm trying to come up with the third fielder and Googling is cheating Off th top of my head I would say Don Buford but I'm not sure. The team he is referring to is the 1970 team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Off th top of my head I would say Don Buford but I'm not sure. The team he is referring to is the 1970 team. I may be wrong but I think it's the 71 club that lost out to Roberto Clemente and the Pirates in the WS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I may be wrong but I think it's the 71 club that lost out to Roberto Clemente and the Pirates in the WS And guess who the manager was when we lost out in '79 to the We are Family Pirates? That's the reference the umpire is making to the blown World series, when he is arguing with first base umpire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Off th top of my head I would say Don Buford but I'm not sure. The team he is referring to is the 1970 team. DING DING DING! Not sure of the specific year, I just remember those guys on a regular basis. But yes, Paul Blair and Don Buford are the other 2 outfielders I remember. I still get chills watching Brooks Robinson dive out of bounds to stab a ball smoked behind third and fire to first in time for the put out. Checking YouTube... Got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I was at that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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