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Baltimore’s Other Major League Ballfield – Terrapin Park Oriole Park
Terrapin Park (later known as Oriole Park (V)) was home to the Federal League Baltimore Terrapins in 1914 and 1915, the International League Orioles from 1916 to 1944, and the Negro American League Baltimore Elite Giants from 1939 to 1944. Terrapin Park was located at the northwest corner of East 29th Street and Greenmount Avenue…
Read MoreUnion Park – Home of the World Champion National League Baltimore Orioles
Union Park lasted as a major league venue for a mere nine seasons, from 1891 to 1899. Known also as Oriole Park (III) and the Baltimore Baseball and Exhibition Grounds, the ballpark was home of the World Champion (1894-1896) National League Baltimore Orioles. Union Park was located at the corner of East 25th Street and and what…
Read MoreMemorial Stadium – Time Will Not Dim the Glory of Their Deeds
Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, was the home of the American League Baltimore Orioles from 1954 through the 1991 season. The National Football League Baltimore Colts played at Memorial Stadium from 1953 through the 1983 season. Memorial Stadium was built on the site of an earlier stadium, known as Baltimore Stadium, Venable Stadium, and Municipal…
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