A Bit of Baltimore Oriole's History That Mark May or May Not Like To Read

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The 1971 Orioles had 4 pitchers finish the season with +20 wins, but their incredible season was ruined by the Pirates in the Series. Today marks the anniversary of Jim Palmer's 20th. Even I was a Baltimore fan back then.

4th Oriole pitcher wins 20th game in a single season | September 26, 1971 | HISTORY

On September 26, 1971, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer wins his 20th game of the year, becoming the fourth Orioles pitcher to win 20 games in the 1971 season. This made the 1971 Orioles pitching staff the first since that of the 1920 Chicago White Sox to field four 20‑game winners. The...

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[Mark Passwaters]

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