Object Details
thru person
Rinsland, George
associated institution
Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers
Associated Name
Robinson, Brooks
Description
Official scorecard for 1959 Baltimore Orioles professional baseball team. “1956 Aug 14th “is handwritten in ink on the cover. On that date the Orioles, led by a commanding complete game shutout by right-handed pitcher Connie Johnson, defeated the Washington Nationals 3-0.The scorecard's cover features an image of the Oriole mascot and advertisements for National Bohemian beer.
In 1959 the Baltimore Orioles finished sixth in the American League with a record of 74-80. Playing their game at Memorial Stadium, the team, managed by Paul Richards, fielded two future Hall of Famer players, pitcher Hoyt Wilhem and third baseman Brooks Robinson.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1956
ID Number
CL.310547.090
accession number
310547
catalog number
310547.090
Object Name
Score Card
score card, baseball
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 in x 6 1/2 in; 25.4 cm x 16.51 cm
place made
United States: Maryland, Baltimore
Associated Place
United States: Maryland, Baltimore
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Baseball
web subject
Sports
Subject
Beer
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1064405