Scott Houston McGregor was born January 18, 1954 in Inglewood, California. He was a curveballing control specialist with an outstanding pickoff move, along with being one of the winningest pitchers of the 1980s.
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Baseball HP 0812: Jim Palmer
James Alvin “Jim” Palmer was born October 15, 1945 in New York, New York. He was a high-kicking, smooth-throwing hurler of Baltimore’s six championship teams of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. Intensity was the trademark of this three-time Cy Young Award winner, who combined intelligence, strength, competitiveness and consistency to become the Orioles’ all-time winningest pitcher.
Baseball HP 0752: Cal Ripken, Jr.
Calvin Edwin Ripken, Jr. was born August 24, 1960 in Havre de Grace, Maryland (HAV-ur dee GRACE.) Commonly known as Cal or Cal Jr., he was one of the all-time great shortstops, but his other achievements are somewhat overshadowed by his consecutive games played record.
Baseball HP 0745: Boog Powell
John Wesley Powell, nicknamed “Boog” was born August 17, 1941, in Lakeland, Florida. This big lefthanded slugger batted cleanup for the Orioles for over a decade and helped them to the World Series four times in six years from 1966 to 1971.
Baseball HP 0670: John McGraw
John Joseph McGraw was born April 7, 1873 in Truxton, New York. He was nicknamed “Muggsy” and “Little Napoleon.” He was both a Major League Baseball player and manager.
Baseball HP 0641: Brooks Robinson
Brooks Calbert Robinson, Jr. was born May 18, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He played his entire 23-year career with the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977. As the Orioles third baseman, he was probably best known for his fielding ability.
