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Originally Posted by BaltOrioles
Bill,
Charlotte did indeed open the season at home against the Chattanooga Lookouts. It's interesting to note that 19 yr old Eddie Murray is listed as 1B-3B in the program. Was he supposed to be the heir to Brooks at 3B ??
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If you were at a trivia contest and someone asked you to name the Opening Day third baseman for the Orioles in 1978, most people would answer Doug DeCinces.
Surprisingly, Eddie Murray started the first three games for the Orioles at 3B that year, while DeCinces played second base.
It was deemed a failed experiment as the Brewers swept the Orioles & fortunately Eddie headed back to 1B.