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Remembering Paul Blair, one of the greatest Orioles of all time

This season is the 50th anniversary of Baltimore's first World Series title, so it's a good time to pay tribute to one of the most important players on that 1966 team.

Fifty years ago, the Orioles began what would become one of the best seasons in franchise history, as the 1966 O's went 97-63 and swept the Dodgers in the World Series to bring home Baltimore's first championship. Beyond simply winning the title, the 1966 season was historic in Orioles lore for two big reasons. First, Frank Robinson had an incredible year, winning the AL MVP and the triple crown (.