This season marks the 50th anniversary of the Orioles’ 1970 World Series championship, the franchise’s second title in five seasons and first under legendary manager Earl Weaver. To celebrate the occasion, The Baltimore Sun is sharing its most memorable stories from that campaign throughout the year.
Frank Robinson, the American League’s leading hitter with a .369 average, crushed a three-run homer with two out in the ninth last night at the Stadium to bring the Orioles from the brink of defeat to a 7-to-6 triumph over the Kansas City Royals.
Terry Crowley drew a pinch-hit walk with one away in the ninth.