It's not the best written book in the world (and I noticed a few typos while reading), but it was a nice retrospective of the Orioles from 1979 to 1983. It also included a history of baseball in Baltimore up to that time and since.



I'm just a little too young to remember that era. (I turned 9 in 1983 and was, and am, more a Phillies fan anyway, but the O's have been my American League team my whole life.) It was a good way to learn about a time when the O's were considered the model franchise of

It's not the best written book in the world (and I noticed a few typos while reading), but it was a nice retrospective of the Orioles from 1979 to 1983. It also included a history of baseball in Baltimore up to that time and since.



I'm just a little too young to remember that era. (I turned 9 in 1983 and was, and am, more a Phillies fan anyway, but the O's have been my American League team my whole life.) It was a good way to learn about a time when the O's were considered the model franchise of baseball from an organizational point of view while also being a fun team to root for. It gave a good sense of the love affair between the city and the team and how strong the bond truly was.



It makes me wish I could remember those times and that they return soon. It's a fairly quick read and well worth the time.