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Originally Posted by roarfrom34
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.
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):
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Bill,
I love the program. It reminded me of a couple exhibition programs hosted by the Charlotte O's from my collection.
The first program is similar to the 1980 program. In 1976, the Charlotte O's hosted an exhibition game with the Southern League All-Stars and the Braves. It was the first year Charlotte was an affiliate of the Orioles.
1976 Charlotte Orioles (Exhibition).jpg
The roster included future Orioles Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. Other notables on the Southern League All-Stars included Dale Murphy and future O's pitcher Tim Stoddard, who started in the White Sox organization. I believe that Barry Barnell listed is actually major leaguer Barry Bonnell.
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The second program is a exhibition game between the Charlotte O's and their parent club in 1984.
1984 Charlotte O's (Exhibition).jpg
04-06-2020, 09:42 AM
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