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Originally Posted by BaltOrioles
Yesterday, I noticed a 1976 Charlotte Orioles program listed on eBay. It reminded me that I haven't posted much minor league stuff lately.
1976 was an interesting year for Charlotte programs. They printed three different covers, but also included the opponents name on the front. It was very unusual, at that time, for a team to get that detailed with it's programs.
I have five different covers and still need the Montgomery and Columbus versions.
FYI, Eddie Murray played for Charlotte that year.
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Here is a ticket from the first home game in the history of the Charlotte O's...
Interestingly the ballpark hadn't been renamed Crockett Park yet.
Alan, could you please check one of those programs to see if they opened the season on the home or the road that year..
As an aside, Jimmie Schaffer was the manager of that club that season (who lives near me) and I saw him at the local diner last week having breakfast:
