The 1965 Orioles finished 94–68, placing third in the American League and signaling the franchise’s emergence as a contender. Rookie outfielder Curt Blefary made an immediate impact, hitting 22 homers with 70 RBI to win AL Rookie of the Year. Brooks Robinson delivered another MVP-caliber season, while Boog Powell added strong power. The pitching staff, led by Milt Pappas, Dave McNally, and Steve Barber, kept Baltimore in the race all year. Under Hank Bauer, the ’65 season became the springboard to the Orioles’ 1966 championship run.
The 1965 Baltimore Orioles have signed this snow-white Official American League (Cronin) baseball that looks like it just came out of the box.
29 Ballpoint signatures (averaging 8-9/10) are highlighted by: Hank Bauer (ss), Harry Brecheen, Billy Hunter, Wally Bunker, Russ Snydere, Steve Barber, Dick Hall, Dave McNally, Stu Miller, Jerry Adair, Sherm Lollar, Charley Lau, Gene Woodling, Steve Barber Don Larsen (his only season with the O’s), Sam Bowens, Robin Roberts, Paul Blair, Davey Johnson, Harvey Haddix, Brooks Robinson, Curt Blefary (ROY), Milt Pappas, Luis Aparicio, and Jim Palmer
Doesn’t get much better than this!
