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On June 23, 1980 the Southern League All Star Team was scheduled to play the Atlanta Braves in an exhibition game in Jacksonville. The Charlotte O's represented on this All Star squad included a 19 year old Cal Ripken Jr., as well as the late John Denman & Drungo Hazewood. Ironically one of the team members was future Orioles manager Buck Showalter (who played for Nashville).

Unfortunately the game was rained out (the first rainout in Jacksonville all season).

Here is a program, roster & team signed ball from my collection that I obtained from the manager of this team, Jimmy Williams (who would eventually become an Orioles coach):