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Memorial Stadium was built in 1950 and located on 33rd Street and Ellerslie Avenue in Baltimore. It was the home of the Baltimore Orioles from 1954-1991 and the home of the Baltimore Colts from 1953-1983. The stadium was built to replace Oriole Park, which burned down in 1944 and was home to the Orioles of the International League. It was a $6.5 million project and hosted football and minor league baseball games at first. Memorial Stadium originally seated 31,000 fans but was later expanded to fit almost 54,000 for baseball and 65,000 for football. The inscription on the wall read: "Dedicated as a memorial to all who so valiantly fought in the world wars with eternal gratitude to those who m...
Memorial Stadium was built in 1950 and located on 33rd Street and Ellerslie Avenue in Baltimore. It was the home of the Baltimore Orioles from 1954-1991 and the home of the Baltimore Colts from 1953-1983. The stadium was built to replace Oriole Park, which burned down in 1944 and was home to the Orioles of the International League. It was a $6.5 million project and hosted football and minor league baseball games at first. Memorial Stadium originally seated 31,000 fans but was later expanded to fit almost 54,000 for baseball and 65,000 for football. The inscription on the wall read: "Dedicated as a memorial to all who so valiantly fought in the world wars with eternal gratitude to those who made the supreme sacrifice to preserve equality and freedom throughout the world -- time will not dim the glory of their deeds." The Colts played their first game at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 27, 1953, beating the Chicago Bears, 13-9. In 1959, John Unitas led the Colts to their second straight NFL championship with a 31-16 victory over the New York Giants at Memorial Stadium. In 1970, the Colts beat the Raiders there in the AFC Championship to advance to Super Bowl V, where they beat the Dallas Cowboys. The St. Louis Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Orioles, playing their first game at Memorial Stadium on April 15, 1954. The Orioles drew 1,060,910 in 67 home games in their inaugural season. On May 8, 1966, Frank Robinson hit a home run that left the stadium over the left field bleachers. The Orioles swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series that season for their first-ever title. Games 3 and 4 were played at Memorial Stadium. In 1970, the Orioles were World Series champs again, beating the Cincinnati Reds. Games 3, 4 and 5 were played at Memorial Stadium. The Orioles' last World Series title was in 1983 when they beat the Philadelphia Phillies. Games 1 and 2 were played at Memorial Stadium. Memorial Stadium's most famous fan was "Wild Bill" Hagy. He was known for his wild facial hair, large belly and rousing cheers from section 34 in the upper deck of Orioles games during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was a fixture at games, leading the crowd in O-R-I-O-L-E-S cheers. The Orioles' final game at Memorial Stadium took place on Oct. 6, 1991. They have played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards since. The Colts played their final game at Memorial Stadium on Dec. 18, 1983, before moving to Indianapolis. Memorial Stadium was demolished in 2001.
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AP NewsBreak: Economy has UofI arena plans on hold
Associated Press WriterThe University of Illinois is indefinitely delaying plans to build a new basketball arena or refurbish the 46-year-old Assembly Hall, blaming the sour economy. Illinois had planned to decide whether to rebuild or replace the on-campus arena by the end...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Unemployment, Campaign Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Colleges and Universities
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Anticipating Memories In 2009
The Hartford CourantInstead of looking back, today we look forward to 2009. Plenty of sports history will be made in Connecticut or by people with connections to the state. Problem is, we can only guess as to where and by whom. Of course, that is the beauty of it all. Things...Tags: Madison Square Garden, XL Center, U.S. Open Tennis, NCAA Tournament, Daytona 500
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Celebration of Seminole High state football champs planned
The kickoff for the "Hail to the Champs" parade and festivities to celebrate Seminole High School's Fighting Noles' state Class 6A football championship will be 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Sanford City Hall. The parade will feature the team, coaches, band and...Tags: Florida State Seminoles, Festive Event
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Friday's bowl games
Cotton Bowl •WHO: Texas Tech (11-1) vs. Ole Miss (8-4) •KICKOFF: 2 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas •TV: WOFL-35 •LINE: Texas Tech by 4 •BUZZ: Ole Miss will look to add one more stunner to a surprising first season under...Tags: Dallas Cowboys, SEC, ESPN, Virginia Tech, Urban Meyer
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'Greatest Game' another workday for Johnny U, the modest hero
Fifty years ago, an undersized defensive back named Andy Nelson climbed into a car alongside a 25-year-old, fresh-faced quarterback. Was it a Pontiac? A Chevrolet? Tricky thing about time: Just as easily as it can help shape a legacy, it can fade a...Tags: National Football League, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, ESPN, Raymond Berry, Art Donovan
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Reminders of the 'Greatest Game' filled John Unitas' Golden Arm
Too bad we can't jump in the car today and drive to Johnny Unitas' Golden Arm restaurant in Rodgers Forge and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1958 championship game between the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants with a hearty meal and a couple of...Tags: Restaurants, National Football League, Dining and Drinking, Johnny Unitas, Steaks
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'Greatest game' ignited NFL legacy
The image did not add up in Raymond Berry's mind. There he was, sharing a moment of purest fulfillment with his Baltimore Colts teammates as they left Yankee Stadium on Dec. 28, 1958. World champions! They could call themselves that after beating the...Tags: National Football League, Dining and Drinking, Tom Landry, ESPN, World War II
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A bigger night
Special to the SunAnnapolis is preparing for a grander New Year's Eve celebration this year under new leadership from an Annapolis entrepreneur. Brendan Curley, owner of a small event management company, made a successful bid to run the non-alcoholic street party this...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Beverage Industry, Verizon Wireless, Sales, Charity
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Warm memories of cold
Rosemary Stafford-Baldwin, a Colts cheerleader from 1956 to 1969, remembers how cold it became in the second half of the game. My recollections are still vivid. First and foremost, it was a privilege not only to be chosen a cheerleader, but also to...Tags: Babe Ruth
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This die-hard Colts supporter is a piece keeper
The old glass aspirin bottle sits on the desk in Elmer Kreisel's home in Towson. What's inside, he says, is good for what ails you - if you grew up a Colts fan in Baltimore. The contents? Seven slivers of wood Kreisel tore from a goal post at Yankee...Tags: National Football League, Times Square, Raymond Berry, Towson University, Metal and Mineral
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Last roundup
For all those conspiracy theorists who believe the NFL is out to get Baltimore - especially after Sunday's controversial finish - tonight won't change your mind.
As the Ravens make their final push toward the playoffs, they must overcome another...Tags: National Football League, New England Patriots, Ray Lewis, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets
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Stadium's closing more of an opening for Cowboys
For all those conspiracy theorists who believe the NFL is out to get Baltimore -- especially after Sunday's controversial finish -- tomorrow night won't change your mind. As the Ravens make their final push toward the playoffs, they must overcome another...Tags: National Football League, New England Patriots, Ray Lewis, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets
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