Stadium Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birds of Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
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The Hartzell Bird (1954-64)
The Decker Bird (1964-65)
The Walsh Bird (1966-68, 2009-Present)
The Proud Bird (1966-69)
The Cuckoo Bird (1968-70)
The Baby Bird (1997-Present)
The Hartzell Bird
The bird is born. The Orioles' original mascot as he appeared in a rough sketch by his creator, The Baltimore Sun's Jim Hartzell.
The Decker Bird
By 1964, thanks to winning records in three of their last four seasons, the Orioles looked more intimidating than ever. Thanks to local illustrator Hall Decker, so did the Oriole bird logo.
The Walsh Bird
Right after designer Stan Walsh, creator of such unforgettable icons as the Hamm's Bear and Snap, Crackle and Pop, got the bird all dressed up, the Orioles gave him someplace to go. The 1966 World Series.
The Proud Bird
This bold bird has made several appearances in team publications and press notes in the late 60's including the cover of the Baltimore Orioles official 1966 scorebook.
The Cuckoo Bird
After a disappointing 1967 season, this character, also known as the Psycho Bird, told us to "Wait Til This Year." As it turned out, he and the Orioles had to wait
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The Baby Bird
In 1997, the Orioles created a group of "fun birds" which have played a variety of roles in the Orioles organization. The Baby Bird, also known to little O's fans as the Dugout Club Bird, was designed to appeal to a younger Orioles fan.
Erected by Baltimore Orioles Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 39° 16.992′ N, 76° 37.246′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Stadium Area. It can be reached from Eutaw Street north of West Lee Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 351 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, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere,
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame (within shouting distance of this marker); George Herman (Babe) Ruth (within shouting distance of this marker); George Herman "Babe" Ruth (within shouting distance of this marker); Ken Griffey, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gone! (about 300 feet away); Richard H. Trainor (about 400 feet away); 5 Brooks Robinson, 3B (about 400 feet away); 20 Frank Robinson, OF (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Additional keywords. Major League Baseball, mascots, corporate branding
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
