Aberdeen in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Memorial Stadium
Former Home of the Baltimore Orioles
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April 15, 1954 - First game played at Memorial Stadium
October 6, 1966 - The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win their first World Series
July 11, 1987 - Cal Ripken, Sr. becomes the first and only father to manage two sons in MLB
Since Cal, Sr.'s passing, no Baltimore Orioles player has worn Number 7 even though it hasn't been retired
October 6, 1991 - Last game played at Memorial Stadium
Actual Field Dimensions:
Left - 309 feet
Left center - 446 feet (1954); 378 feet (1990)
Center - 445 feet (1954); 405 feet (1980)
Right Center - 446 feet (1954); 378 feet (1990)
Right - 309 feet
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1954.
Location. 39° 32.045′ N, 76° 11.069′ W. Marker is in Aberdeen, Maryland, in Harford County. It can be reached from Long Drive 0.2 miles east of Camden Way, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aberdeen MD 21001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wrigley Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Cal Ripken, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Citizens Bank Park (about 300 feet away); Nationals Park (about 700 feet away); In memory of Ernie Tyler (about 700 feet away); James B. Baker House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Aberdeen Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); 2008 Restoration of P.B. & W. Railroad Crossing and Later Pennsylvania Railroad Watchman's Shed (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aberdeen.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Great 8 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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