Stadium Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joe Angel, Broadcaster
Inducted 2021
| | Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame | |
A native of Bogota, Columbia, Joe Angel didn't speak English until he was nine but spent 19 seasons over three stints as an Orioles radio broadcaster as part of his 42-year career in baseball broadcasting. He was part of O's radio team from 1988-1990, 1992, and 2004 through 2018 before retiring. Among his famous calls were "Hasta la vista pelota!" and "Wave that baby bye-bye" for home runs and "Put it in the win column!" after an Orioles victory.
Erected by Baltimore Orioles Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Hispanic Americans • Immigration • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 39° 17.062′ N, 76° 37.24′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Stadium Area. It can be reached from Eutaw Street south of West Camden Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 W Camden St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 12 Paul Richards, MGR (here, next to this marker); William "Wild Bill" Hagy, Fan (here, next to this marker); Chuck Thompson, Broadcaster (here, next to this marker); 33 Eddie Murray, 1B
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Additional commentary.
1. Spelling on the marker
The spelling of Columbia has been taken verbatim from the marker, rather than the standard spelling of Columbia.
— Submitted May 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on May 27, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
