tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448843072296729151.post3736263006990604860..comments2023-10-03T07:17:31.763-05:00Comments on White Sox Cards: Favorite Cards: Baltimore Orioles (NL)Steve Giermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10291911419511893670noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448843072296729151.post-25763012992121093492010-05-20T08:47:24.986-05:002010-05-20T08:47:24.986-05:00Those Orioles were known as dirty tricksters and y...Those Orioles were known as dirty tricksters and yes, greed played a big part of their demise. The 1901-1902 Baltimore Orioles that eventually became the Highlanders, which are the present Yankees, share the Orioles in name only. The 19th century team has little or nothing to do with the Yankees.Steve Giermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291911419511893670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448843072296729151.post-51142705164945246912010-05-20T07:00:58.796-05:002010-05-20T07:00:58.796-05:00There's a little more to the story than just t...There's a little more to the story than just the NL deciding to fold the Orioles in 1899. There was a lot of greed involved, and needless to say, the city of New York reaped the benefits in the long run. Ever heard of the Yankees? Yeah, you're welcome New York.<br /><br />If you're at all interested in this era, I recommend the book "Where They Ain't". Gleason is one of the players highlighted. <br /><br />Great card by the way!beardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383850494363164578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2448843072296729151.post-34347891045959090862010-05-19T23:06:05.965-05:002010-05-19T23:06:05.965-05:00That set has reached legendary status. Too bad on...That set has reached legendary status. Too bad only one of each is known. <br /><br />My favorite is the Wilbert Robinson. After all, for a time they named the Brooklyn team after him.ernesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702907938750062750noreply@blogger.com