Spanning both three decades and three managers--Hank Bauer- Earl Weaver- and Joe Altobelli--the enduring- common trait of the Baltimore Orioles success was stellar pitching- well-timed power- and peerless defense. The arrival of Frank Robinson in 1966 catapulted the Orioles to their first Fall Classic. Baltimore's pitchers dominated- holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to just two runs--for the entire four-game World Series. Four Octobers later- the Birds power hitting and fielding were on display. The rally-ending defense of Brooks Robinson and the club's 10 home runs in five games helped the Orioles to a second Championship. In 1983- the familiar formula and a familiar face held an encore. The Orioles staff- including Jim Palmer who provided a bridge to the 1966 victors- stifled the Philadelphia Phillies allowing only seven runs in the five games. Officially Licensed by MLB
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