Boog Powell

On this date in 1970, Boog Powell of the Orioles who batted .297 with 35 home runs and 114 rbis is named the AL MVP.

"You make one Miller Lite commercial and it's like then everyone forgets you played ball for twenty years." 

Boog Powell

On this date in 1962, Boog Powell of the Orioles hits a 469 foot shot becoming the first player to hit a home run over the center field hedge at Memorial Stadium.

"One of the good things about it (his name) was you never knew if they were booing you or just saying your name."

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1996, Earl Weaver is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"My best game plan is to sit on a bench and call out specific instructions like, 'C'mon Boog!' 'Get a hold of one, Frank!' 'Let's go Brooks!'"

Boog Powell

On this date in 1970, Boog Powell of the Orioles wins the AL MVP Award after hitting .297 with 35 home runs and 114 rbis.

"Dizzy Dean came up to me one day and said 'Son, that's a terrible nickname.' Here's a guy named Dizzy and he's got a brother named Daffy talking about my nickname."

Orioles: 2 Yankees: 1!

Too bad Boog Powell wasn't alive to see this!

Moe Drabowsky

Born on today's date, Moe Drabowsky.

"Obviously Moe's parents never let him have toys when he was little, so he had a lot of catching up to do. He sat around and dreamed up things. He'd tie string to dollar bills and leave them on the floor in the airport, then yank them away when people reached down to pick the bill up. Rolling a cherry bomb under the door when you're in the bathroom." - Boog Powell

Boog Powell

On this date in 1962, Boog Powell of the Orioles hits a 469 foot shot becoming the first player to hit a home run over the center field hedge at Memorial Stadium.

"One of the good things about it (his name) was you never knew if they were booing you or just saying your name."

Did they make Boog Powell do this?

You know, back in the day?

Boog Powell

On this date in 1970, Boog Powell of the Orioles who batted .297 with 35 home runs and 114 rbis is named the AL MVP.

"Dizzy Dean came up to me one day and said 'Son, that's a terrible nickname.' Here's a guy named Dizzy and he's got a brother named Daffy talking about my nickname."

Boog Powell

Born on today's date, Boog Powell.

"You make one Miller Lite commercial and it's like then everyone forgets you played ball for 20 years."

Boog Powell

On today's date in 1962, Orioles first baseman Boog Powell became the first player to hit a home run over the center field hedge at Memorial Stadium with a 469 foot blast off Don Schwall of the Red Sox.

Fast forward to 2010 where Orioles first basemen have hit a grand total of zero* home runs through 69 games this year.

Just because you excel at asbestos litigation does not mean you can run a baseball team.

Two different things, you know.

*You don't even have to hit it like Boog. Even one inch over the fence would count.