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Memorial Stadium

Baltimore Orioles

AL EastBaltimore, MDAmerican LeagueClosed 1991

Memorial Stadium on 33rd Street was home to the Orioles for 38 seasons of their golden era. Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken Jr., Jim Palmer, and the legendary 1966 and 1983 World Series champion teams all called it home. It was demolished in 2002 and replaced with a senior housing complex.

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Stadium Stats

Capacity

53,371

Year Opened

1954

Surface

Natural Grass

Roof Type

Open

Coordinates

39.3420, -76.6417

Did You Know?

  • On October 9, 1966, Frank Robinson hit two home runs and the Orioles swept the Dodgers to win the World Series — their first championship.

  • The stadium was also home to the Baltimore Colts NFL team, and Johnny Unitas threw many of his greatest passes on the same turf.

  • Cal Ripken Jr. played many of his record-breaking consecutive games streak here before the team moved to Camden Yards in 1992.