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Baltimore Orioles History: Boog Powell’s Iconic Home Run

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1969: Boog Powell #26 of the Baltimore Orioles bats against the New York Mets during The 1969 World Series circa 1969 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Powell played for the Orioles from 1961-74. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

In 1954, the Baltimore Orioles as we know them came into existence and made their home at Memorial Stadium.

The eventual home of the Baltimore Orioles was originally built in 1922, and named Municipal Stadium, then Babe Ruth Stadium after the city’s favorite son.

Babe Ruth Stadium was the home of the Orioles of the International League.