1979 Baltimore Orioles season
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The 1979 Baltimore Orioles
season was a season in American baseball
. The Orioles finished first in the American League East
division of Major League Baseball
with a record of 102 wins and 57 losses. They went on to defeat the California Angels
in the 1979 American League Championship Series
, 3 games to 1, before losing in the 1979 World Series
to the Pittsburgh Pirates
, 4 games to 3.
, a powerhouse attorney from Washington, D.C.
with ideas about moving the club to the nation's capital.
Against the backdrop of noise and tension, the club played well, winning 102 games and the American League East title for the first time since 1974
. The season was a return to glory days of the late '60s and early '70s under manager Earl Weaver
, but this club was different in nature and spirit. The talent wasn't as dominant, but a blend of heart, skills, and original personalities produced a team as compelling and effective as any in Orioles history.
Years later, it's still hard to say what happened in the summer of 1979, what caused Orioles games at Memorial Stadium to become more popular. It didn't hurt that pro football's Baltimore Colts
, more popular for a long time, were coming apart under owner Robert Irsay
; with the team losing and Irsay threatening to move, fans were abandoning the franchise and looking for an alternative. Another factor was a change in the Orioles' flagship radio station: After 22 years on WBAL
, the games were now on WFBR, a smaller, hipper station with a younger audience.
, who had a career-best year with 35 homers and 111 RBIs and finished second in the American League MVP voting and first baseman Eddie Murray
, who had 25 homers and 99 RBI.
Rich Dauer
, Kiko Garcia
, and Doug DeCinces
filled out the infield, with Garcia, a farm-system product, taking over for aging Mark Belanger
at shortstop. Al Bumbry
batted leadoff, stole 37 bases, and ran down balls in center field. Rick Dempsey
hit just .239, but his get-dirty style behind the plate made him a fan favorite.
Weaver's idea of platooning veteran John Lowenstein
and rookie Gary Roenicke
in left field was surprisingly successful. Roenicke, acquired in the Montreal deal, had 25 homers and 64 RBI in his first full season in the majors. Lowenstein, acquired from the Texas Rangers
on waivers after the '78 season, added 11 homers and 34 RBIs.
Weaver also found places to plug in reserve outfielder Pat Kelly, who batted .288; pinch hitter deluxe Terry Crowley
, who batted .317, and Benny Ayala
, a reserve outfielder with a knack for extra-base hits. Lee May
still received the majority of the designated hitter
at-bats, producing 19 homers and 69 RBIs.
. After Flanagan, there was Dennis Martínez
(15-16, 18 complete games), Scott McGregor (13-6), Steve Stone (11-7), and Jim Palmer
(10-6), who was injured and failed to win 20 games for only the second time in the '70s. The bullpen, with Stanhouse, left-hander Tippy Martinez
, and right-handers Tim Stoddard
and Sammy Stewart
, had 28 wins and 30 saves.
Don Stanhouse
, a closer acquired in a six-player deal with the Montreal Expos
before the 1978 season, made the AL All-Star team despite a habit of narrowly escaping jams; Weaver nicknamed Stanhouse "Full Pack," as in the full pack of cigarettes Weaver nervously smoked to help him get through Stanhouse's appearances.
became the symbol of the awakening. He would rise from his seat, stand in front of his section, and spell out O-R-I-O-L-E-S with his body, twisting his arms and legs into recognizable facsimiles of the letters. When other, nearby sections joined in the cheer, it grew in popularity until the entire ballpark was following Hagy's lead, sending roaring cheers into the night.
.
NL Pittsburgh Pirates
(4) vs. AL Baltimore Orioles (3)>
Game
Score
Date
Location
Attendance
Time of Game
1
Pirates – 4, Orioles – 5
October 10
Memorial Stadium
53,735
3:18
2
Pirates – 3, Orioles – 2
October 11
Memorial Stadium
53,739
3:13
3
Orioles – 8, Pirates – 4
October 12
Three Rivers Stadium
50,848
2:51
4
Orioles – 9, Pirates – 6
October 13
Three Rivers Stadium
50,883
3:48
5
Orioles – 1, Pirates – 7
October 14
Three Rivers Stadium
50,920
2:54
6
Pirates – 4, Orioles – 0
October 16
Memorial Stadium
53,739
2:30
7
Pirates – 4, Orioles – 1
October 17
Memorial Stadium
53,733
2:54
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
season was a season in American baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
. The Orioles finished first in the American League East
American League East
The American League Eastern Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions . This division was created before the start of the 1969 season along with the Western Division...
division of Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
with a record of 102 wins and 57 losses. They went on to defeat the California Angels
1979 California Angels season
The 1979 California Angels season involved the Angels finishing first in the American League West with a record of 88 wins and 74 losses. They went on to lose to the Baltimore Orioles in the 1979 American League Championship Series, three games to one....
in the 1979 American League Championship Series
1979 American League Championship Series
-Game 1:Wednesday, October 3, 1979 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, MarylandGame 1 was a match-up of Nolan Ryan in his final season with the Angels, and Jim Palmer for the Orioles. The Angels jumped out to the early lead when Dan Ford homered in the top of the first. The Angels extended the lead...
, 3 games to 1, before losing in the 1979 World Series
1979 World Series
The 1979 World Series matched the National League's Pittsburgh Pirates against the American League's Baltimore Orioles , with the Pirates coming back from a three games to one deficit to win the Series in seven games...
to the Pittsburgh Pirates
1979 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates had 98 wins and 64 losses and captured the National League East Division title by two games over the Montreal Expos. The Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds to win their ninth National League title, and the Baltimore Orioles to win their fifth World Series title - and also...
, 4 games to 3.
Season overview
The 1979 season represents a dividing line in Orioles history. Attendance was poor before it and terrific after it, steadily rising into the 1990s in a new ballpark at Camden Yards. Also, ownership changed hands in 1979, with a twelve-million-dollar sale marking the change from Jerry Hoffberger's Baltimore Baseball Group -- a local, family-oriented operation -- to Edward Bennett WilliamsEdward Bennett Williams
Edward Bennett Williams was a Washington, D.C. trial attorney who founded the law firm of Williams & Connolly and owned several professional sports teams...
, a powerhouse attorney from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
with ideas about moving the club to the nation's capital.
Against the backdrop of noise and tension, the club played well, winning 102 games and the American League East title for the first time since 1974
1974 Baltimore Orioles season
The Baltimore Orioles season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Orioles finishing first in the American League East with a record of 91 wins and 71 losses...
. The season was a return to glory days of the late '60s and early '70s under manager Earl Weaver
Earl Weaver
Earl Sidney Weaver is a former Major League Baseball manager. He spent his entire 17-year managerial career with the Baltimore Orioles . Weaver was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.-Playing career:After playing for Beaumont High School in St...
, but this club was different in nature and spirit. The talent wasn't as dominant, but a blend of heart, skills, and original personalities produced a team as compelling and effective as any in Orioles history.
Years later, it's still hard to say what happened in the summer of 1979, what caused Orioles games at Memorial Stadium to become more popular. It didn't hurt that pro football's Baltimore Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
, more popular for a long time, were coming apart under owner Robert Irsay
Robert Irsay
Robert Irsay , was an American professional football team owner. He owned the National Football League's Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts franchise and, briefly, the former Los Angeles Rams.-Biography:...
; with the team losing and Irsay threatening to move, fans were abandoning the franchise and looking for an alternative. Another factor was a change in the Orioles' flagship radio station: After 22 years on WBAL
WBAL (AM)
WBAL is a news-talk radio station located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. WBAL broadcasts on a clear channel frequency with 50 kilowatts of power. Owned by the Hearst Corporation, WBAL's tri-mast transmitters are located in Randallstown, Maryland...
, the games were now on WFBR, a smaller, hipper station with a younger audience.
Offseason
- December 4, 1978: Jeff SchneiderJeff SchneiderJeffrey Theodore "Jeff" Schneider is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Schneider played for the Baltimore Orioles in . He was on a rookie card with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken.-External links:*...
was drafted by the Orioles from the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
in the 1978 rule 5 draftRule 5 draftThe Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
. - December 21, 1978: Steve LakeSteve LakeSteven "Steve" Michael Lake batted and threw right-handed, and is a former professional baseball backup catcher. He played Major League Baseball from 1983-93 for the following teams: Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies, and finishing his career with the Cubs...
was purchased from the Orioles by the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. - January 16, 1979: Mike DimmelMike DimmelMichael Wayne Dimmel is a retired professional baseball player who played 3 seasons in Major League Baseball. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 6th round of the 1973 Major League Baseball Draft. He was later drafted by the Baltimore Orioles from the Dodgers in the 1976...
was traded by the Orioles to the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
for Benny AyalaBenny AyalaBenigno Ayala Felix is a former Major League Baseball player who had a 10-season career from to . He played outfield, first base, and designated hitter. He played for the New York Mets and St...
. - March 26, 1979: Elrod HendricksElrod HendricksElrod Jerome "Ellie" Hendricks was a catcher and coach in Major League Baseball. Hendricks played during a 12-year career that lasted from through for the Baltimore Orioles , Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees...
was released by the Orioles.
A new owner
The team had won 90 games and drawn 1.05 million fans in 1978, maintaining a depressing attendance level that hadn't changed in 25 years. With player salaries rising and profits falling, Hoffberger was under pressure form his family to sell. He announced in 1978 that he would entertain offers, and Williams's purchase was completed in August '79. The lawyer said he would move to Washington only if attendance continued to disappoint, although crowds had already begun to swell earlier in the season, before Williams laid down his challenge.The players
The '79 Orioles didn't have a high payroll, but they won with a blend of intelligence, strong fundamentals, and guile. An amalagam of All-Stars and role players who jelled under Weaver's forceful hand, they pitched well, made key plays in the field, hit in the clutch, came from behind, and won games in unusual ways. The phenomenon was given a nickname: "Oriole Magic".Offense
Those carrying the heaviest loads on offense were outfielder Ken SingletonKen Singleton
Kenneth Wayne Singleton is an American former professional baseball player and current television sports commentator. He played as an outfielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, and Baltimore Orioles.-Baseball career:Born in Manhattan, New York...
, who had a career-best year with 35 homers and 111 RBIs and finished second in the American League MVP voting and first baseman Eddie Murray
Eddie Murray
Eddie Clarence Murray , nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter. He was known as one of the most reliable and productive hitters of his era. Murray is regarded as one of the best switch hitters ever to play the game...
, who had 25 homers and 99 RBI.
Rich Dauer
Rich Dauer
Richard Fremont Dauer , is a former professional baseball player who played with the Baltimore Orioles primarily as an infielder from 1976-85. He played in two World Series with the Orioles....
, Kiko Garcia
Kiko Garcia
Alfonso Rafael "Kiko" Garcia is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played ten seasons in the major leagues from until...
, and Doug DeCinces
Doug DeCinces
Douglas Vernon "Doug" DeCinces is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. He was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the California Angels in 1982 to make room for Cal Ripken Jr. after having begun his career as the successor to Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson...
filled out the infield, with Garcia, a farm-system product, taking over for aging Mark Belanger
Mark Belanger
Mark Henry Belanger was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played almost his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles...
at shortstop. Al Bumbry
Al Bumbry
Alonza Benjamin Bumbry is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres from 1972 through 1985.-Playing career:...
batted leadoff, stole 37 bases, and ran down balls in center field. Rick Dempsey
Rick Dempsey
John Rikard Dempsey is an American former professional baseball player. He played for 24 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to , most notably for the Baltimore Orioles...
hit just .239, but his get-dirty style behind the plate made him a fan favorite.
Weaver's idea of platooning veteran John Lowenstein
John Lowenstein
John Lee Lowenstein , is a former professional baseball player who played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder from to...
and rookie Gary Roenicke
Gary Roenicke
Gary Steven Roenicke is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Montreal Expos , Baltimore Orioles , New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves .-Early career:...
in left field was surprisingly successful. Roenicke, acquired in the Montreal deal, had 25 homers and 64 RBI in his first full season in the majors. Lowenstein, acquired from the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
on waivers after the '78 season, added 11 homers and 34 RBIs.
Weaver also found places to plug in reserve outfielder Pat Kelly, who batted .288; pinch hitter deluxe Terry Crowley
Terry Crowley
Terrence Michael Crowley is a former Major League Baseball player who now serves as the interim bullpen coach for the Baltimore Orioles.-Player career:...
, who batted .317, and Benny Ayala
Benny Ayala
Benigno Ayala Felix is a former Major League Baseball player who had a 10-season career from to . He played outfield, first base, and designated hitter. He played for the New York Mets and St...
, a reserve outfielder with a knack for extra-base hits. Lee May
Lee May
Lee Andrew May is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball. From through , May played for the Cincinnati Reds , Houston Astros , Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals . He batted and threw right-handed. He is the brother of former Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees outfielder...
still received the majority of the designated hitter
Designated hitter
In baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6.10, an official position adopted by the American League in 1973 that allows teams to designate a player, known as the designated hitter , to bat in place of the pitcher each time he would otherwise come to...
at-bats, producing 19 homers and 69 RBIs.
Pitching
Pitching was still the heart of the club. The Orioles had the AL's lowest team ERA (3.28, more than a half run lower than the next best team ERA) and limited opponents to a .241 average, the league's lowest by 12 points. The staff was led by Mike Flanagan, whose 23-9 record, 3.08 ERA, and 16 complete games earned him the AL Cy Young AwardCy Young Award
The Cy Young Award is an honor given annually in baseball to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball , one each for the American League and National League . The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young, who died in 1955...
. After Flanagan, there was Dennis Martínez
Dennis Martínez
José Dennis Martínez Emilia , nicknamed "El Presidente" , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher...
(15-16, 18 complete games), Scott McGregor (13-6), Steve Stone (11-7), and Jim Palmer
Jim Palmer
James Alvin "Jim" Palmer , nicknamed "Cakes", is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 20-year baseball career for the Baltimore Orioles . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in .As of 2008, Palmer and his wife Susan have homes in Palm Beach, Florida, and...
(10-6), who was injured and failed to win 20 games for only the second time in the '70s. The bullpen, with Stanhouse, left-hander Tippy Martinez
Tippy Martinez
Felix Anthony Martinez , is a retired professional baseball pitcher. Martinez, who threw left-handed, pitched fourteen seasons in Major League Baseball between 1974 and 1988, primarily as a relief pitcher...
, and right-handers Tim Stoddard
Tim Stoddard
Timothy Paul Stoddard is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is one of only two known men to have played in both a World Series and an NCAA basketball national championship game....
and Sammy Stewart
Sammy Stewart
Samuel Lee "Sammy" Stewart , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1978-1987. He attended Owen High School in Asheville and Montreat College, and signed his first pro contract with the Baltimore Orioles in 1975...
, had 28 wins and 30 saves.
Don Stanhouse
Don Stanhouse
Donald Joseph Stanhouse is a retired baseball pitcher who had a ten-year major league career from 1972–1980, 1982...
, a closer acquired in a six-player deal with the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
before the 1978 season, made the AL All-Star team despite a habit of narrowly escaping jams; Weaver nicknamed Stanhouse "Full Pack," as in the full pack of cigarettes Weaver nervously smoked to help him get through Stanhouse's appearances.
"Wild Bill"
In section 34 down the right-field line, a bearded cab driver named "Wild" Bill HagyWild Bill Hagy
William "Wild Bill" Hagy was an American baseball fan and cab driver from Dundalk, Maryland who led famous "O-R-I-O-L-E-S" chants during the late 1970s and early '80s from section 34 in the upper deck at Memorial Stadium....
became the symbol of the awakening. He would rise from his seat, stand in front of his section, and spell out O-R-I-O-L-E-S with his body, twisting his arms and legs into recognizable facsimiles of the letters. When other, nearby sections joined in the cheer, it grew in popularity until the entire ballpark was following Hagy's lead, sending roaring cheers into the night.
Notable transactions
- June 26, 1979: John SteferoJohn SteferoJohn Robert Stefero is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played parts of three seasons in the majors between and for the Baltimore Orioles and the Montreal Expos...
was signed by the Orioles as an amateur free agent. - September 1, 1979: Elrod Hendricks was signed as a free agent by the Orioles.
Roster
| 1979 Baltimore Orioles | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roster | |||||||||
| Pitchers |
Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches |
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 124 | 368 | 88 | .239 | 6 | 41 | |
| 1B | 159 | 606 | 179 | .295 | 25 | 99 | |
| 2B | 142 | 479 | 123 | .257 | 9 | 61 | |
| 3B | 120 | 422 | 97 | .230 | 16 | 61 | |
| SS | 126 | 417 | 103 | .247 | 5 | 24 | |
| LF | 133 | 376 | 98 | .261 | 25 | 64 | |
| CF | 148 | 569 | 162 | .285 | 7 | 49 | |
| RF | 159 | 570 | 168 | .295 | 35 | 111 | |
| DH | 124 | 456 | 116 | .254 | 19 | 69 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 198 | 33 | .167 | 0 | 9 | |
| 97 | 197 | 50 | .254 | 11 | 34 | |
| 68 | 153 | 44 | .288 | 9 | 25 | |
| 68 | 189 | 47 | .249 | 6 | 33 | |
| 63 | 137 | 34 | .248 | 1 | 14 | |
| 61 | 63 | 20 | .317 | 1 | 8 | |
| 42 | 86 | 22 | .256 | 6 | 13 | |
| 38 | 41 | 11 | .268 | 0 | 1 | |
| 16 | 21 | 4 | .190 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | 13 | 2 | .154 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | 6 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 292.1 | 15 | 16 | 3.66 | 132 | |
| 39 | 265.2 | 23 | 9 | 3.08 | 190 | |
| 32 | 186 | 11 | 7 | 3.77 | 96 | |
| 27 | 174.2 | 13 | 6 | 3.35 | 81 | |
| 23 | 155.2 | 10 | 6 | 3.30 | 67 |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 2.10 | 7 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 72.2 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 2.85 | 34 | |
| 39 | 78 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2.88 | 61 | |
| 31 | 117.2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3.52 | 71 | |
| 29 | 58 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.71 | 47 | |
| 4 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
ALCS
The Orioles won the Series, 3 games to 1, over the California Angels1979 California Angels season
The 1979 California Angels season involved the Angels finishing first in the American League West with a record of 88 wins and 74 losses. They went on to lose to the Baltimore Orioles in the 1979 American League Championship Series, three games to one....
.
| Game | Score | Date | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California - 3, Baltimore - 6 | October 3 | Memorial Stadium Memorial Stadium (Baltimore) Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street on an over-sized block also bounded by Ellerslie Avenue , 36th Street , and Ednor Road... |
52,787 |
| 2 | California - 8, Baltimore - 9 | October 4 | Memorial Stadium Memorial Stadium (Baltimore) Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street on an over-sized block also bounded by Ellerslie Avenue , 36th Street , and Ednor Road... |
52,108 |
| 3 | Baltimore - 3, California - 4 | October 5 | Anaheim Stadium | 43,199 |
| 4 | Baltimore - 8, California - 0 | October 6 | Anaheim Stadium | 43,199 |
World Series
1979 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates had 98 wins and 64 losses and captured the National League East Division title by two games over the Montreal Expos. The Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds to win their ninth National League title, and the Baltimore Orioles to win their fifth World Series title - and also...
(4) vs. AL Baltimore Orioles (3)>
Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)
Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street on an over-sized block also bounded by Ellerslie Avenue , 36th Street , and Ednor Road...
Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)
Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street on an over-sized block also bounded by Ellerslie Avenue , 36th Street , and Ednor Road...
Three Rivers Stadium
Three Rivers Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000. It was home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the city's Major League Baseball franchise and National Football League franchise respectively.Built as a replacement to...
Three Rivers Stadium
Three Rivers Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000. It was home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the city's Major League Baseball franchise and National Football League franchise respectively.Built as a replacement to...
Three Rivers Stadium
Three Rivers Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000. It was home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the city's Major League Baseball franchise and National Football League franchise respectively.Built as a replacement to...
Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)
Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street on an over-sized block also bounded by Ellerslie Avenue , 36th Street , and Ednor Road...
Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)
Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street on an over-sized block also bounded by Ellerslie Avenue , 36th Street , and Ednor Road...