Of all things, the enduring influence of the New York Yankees led to a tall Midwesterner named Norm Siebern playing first base for the Orioles as they became American League contenders in the 1960s.
Looking through the history books, you can always find things that tie World Series winners together whether it’s through the movement of players or finding common ground in statistics.
Hank Bauer passed away of lung cancer at the age of 84 in 2007, ending a distinguished life of military gallantry and baseball excellence. He was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame for leading them to a ring as manager.
MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?