Before he was the ace of the legendary 1929-31 Philadelphia A’s and one of the most dominating southpaw in major league history, Lefty Grove was a 3-time 20 game winner for Jack Dunn’s Baltimore Orioles. […]
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Introduction to “My Favorite Historical Team” Series
Today I’m unveiling the historical minor league team that I will begin to cover in its entirety. 20 players, from the manager and starting lineup to the pitching staff and utility players. There’s a Hall of Famer and well-known All-Stars, scrubs and never-weres. This team is part of a seven pennant-winning dynasty. I’m talking about the 1921 Baltimore Orioles. […]
Lefty Grove: The Best Pitcher a Fence Can Buy
Just about 98 years ago today, a tall, lanky nineteen-year-old stepped onto the train platform at Baltimore’s Camden Station. The kid’s name was Robert Groves, though everyone back home in Lonaconing, Maryland called him Bob, and here was in Charm City to join the Baltimore Orioles. […]