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The Orioles have a long history of producing quality players and coaches which laid the foundation for several decades of success. This included 18 consecutive winning seasons from 1968 to 1985 which was an unprecedented run of success.
From 1966 to 1983, the Orioles would play baseball the ' Oriole Way '. The Oriole Way was a belief that hard work, professionalism, and a strong understanding of the fundamentals were the keys to success at major league level. The Orioles won their division in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1979, and 1983 and won the World Series in 1966, 1970, and 1983. During this time, three different Orioles were named Most Valuable Player - Frank Robinson in 1966, Boog Powell in 1970, and Cal Ripken, Jr. in 1983. The pitching staff was extraordinary, with four pitchers winning six Cy Young Awards including Mike Cuellar in 1969, Jim Palmer in 1973, 1975, and 1976, Mike Flanagan in 1979, and Steve Stone in 1980.
In 1992, the Orioles began their season in a new ballpark, Oriole Park at Camden Park and once the season began, the 'Ripken' countdown resumed, and in September he broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games streak of 2,130 games, in a nationally televised game. Ripken would finish with 2,632 straight games, finally sitting out a game on September 20, 1998 against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park .
Baltimore Orioles Stadium Information:
Built in 1992, Oriole Park at Camden Yards is located in Baltimore , Maryland . It was the first of the 'retro' major league ballparks built during the 1990's and early 2000's, and remains one of the most highly praised of its kind. It is located in downtown Baltimore , only few blocks west of the Inner Harbor .
Construction of Oriole Park was completed in about 33 months and seats 48,876 and the project cost was approximately $110 million. Oriole Park is traditional and yet also intimate in design. It blends the urban look of downtown Baltimore while taking its image from baseball parks built in the early 20th century. Steel and an arched brick facade, a sun roof over the gentle slope of the upper deck, an asymmetrical playing field, and natural grass turf are some of the features that make Orioles field reminiscent of the wonderful big league ballparks built in the early 1900's. Ebbets Field, Fenway Park , and Wrigley Field were all among the ballparks that served as design influences of Oriole Park .
Baltimore Orioles Driving Directions:
From North (York, Harrisburg , Central PA and N.Central Balto.Co.):
Take 1-83 south to I-695/ I-83 towards Baltimore . Continue to Exit 23 (I-83 South, Jones Falls Expwy.) Take I-83 South to downtown Baltimore , it will become President St. Turn Right onto Lombard St. and proceed for approx. 1 mile. For the stadium entrance, turn Left onto Howard St. and make a right at the 3rd light for permit parking on North, East, A, or B/C lots.
From Western MD and Points West:
Take I-68 (National Freeway), to I-70, to I-695 (Balto. Beltway). Keep Right/South onto I-695 (toward Glen Burnie ). Take I-95 North (Exit 11) towards Baltimore . For the stadium entrance and permit lots, take Russell St. North (Exit 52) and turn Right onto Lee Street .
From Reisterstown, Westminster and Hanover , PA areas:
Take MD 140 (from Westminster area) or MD 30 (from Hanover area) to I-795 South. Take I-795 to I-695 East (Balto. Beltway). Take I-695 towards Towson to Exit 23; take I-83 South to downtown Baltimore, it will become President St. Turn Right onto Lombard St. and proceed for approx. 1 mile. For the stadium entrance, turn Left onto Howard St. and make a right at the 3rd light for permit parking on North, East, A, or B/C lots.
From Northeast Maryland, Delaware and Points North:
South on I-95 through the Fort McHenry Tunnel. For the stadium entrance and permit lots, take 395 North (exit 53) and bear right at the top of the ramp. Lots A, B/C, North and East can be accessed via this ramp.
From Annapolis and Eastern Shores:
From Bay Bridge , west on US 50/301 to I-97 North. Continue on I-97/MD 3; at interchange with I-695 (Balto. Beltway), bear right to ramp leading onto westbound I-695. Continue on I-695 to Exit 7 (MD 295/B-W Pkwy) or Exit 11 (I-95). For stadium permit lots, take MD 295 North into downtown Baltimore , as it becomes Russell St and turn Right onto Lee St . For public parking, continue north on Russell Street to Pratt Street and turn right for various garages or lots. Or from I-95, for public parking, take 395 North (Exit 53) and keep Left at the split to enter downtown. Turn right on Pratt Street or left on Lombard Street and select a parking garage/lot.
From Washington D.C. , Virginia and Points South:
Take MD 295 ( B-W Pkwy // Russell St. ) to downtown Baltimore . Continue onto Russell Street and turn Right onto Lee Street for stadium permit lots.
Alternate Route: Take I-95 North towards Baltimore. For public parking, take 395 North (Exit 53) and keep Left at the split to enter downtown. Continue north on Howard Street to Pratt or Lombard for various public parking garages in the downtown area. For the stadium entrance and permit lots, take Russell St. North (Exit 52) and turn Right onto Lee Street for access to A, B/C, East or North permit lots. |
