1970 WS Game 4 on MASN right now

[rolliefingers]

I found it interesting that, of the four biggest stars on the Orioles (Powell, both Robinsons and Palmer), Boog and Brooks got by far the most enthusiastic cheers. Frank was a former MVP, and Palmer had won 20 games that season. Can some of the (ahem) "more experienced" posters on the board shed some light on this? Was it just that Boog and Brooks were more amiable than the other two?

[RShack]

I found it interesting that, of the four biggest stars on the Orioles (Powell, both Robinsons and Palmer), Boog and Brooks got by far the most enthusiastic cheers. Frank was a former MVP, and Palmer had won 20 games that season. Can some of the (ahem) "more experienced" posters on the board shed some light on this? Was it just that Boog and Brooks were more amiable than the other two?
Dunno what the truth is, but here's my recollection:
Brooks was everybody's favorite, no matter what happened. He just was. He was not only the face of the team, he was also the guy you wanted your kid to grow up to act like. He was a 100% role model with no warts.
Nobody had realized who Palmer was yet. He'd been good some, but he'd also been hurt a lot, so nobody fully realized who Jim Palmer was just yet.
Boog tended to get crazy cheers in streaks. Just like he hit in streaks. He could be in a slump for a long time. When he got hot, he could single-handedly carry the team for a couple weeks at a time. When he was in one of his hot streaks, everybody couldn't wait to see what he'd do when he came to the plate.
Frank, I'm not sure what to tell you. For some folks, Frank was a little bit scary. Plus, he was still playing, so he wasn't quite a complete legend yet.
That's my take on it, FWIW.

[mikezpen]

I recall listening to the third game at work way back then; it was great to actually watch it.God they were good!

Boog Powell was awesome when he was on. It didn't matter who was pitching or what hand he threw with. Powell could hit the ball a mile in any direction. I think he hit 3 in Boston one nite. I'll always remember that he was hurt and missed a bunch of games in 1964 and the Orioles finished only 2 games out of first place. Still hit 39 homers I think. If only...

[Gurgi]

I watched game three and game five when they were played on MASN. It was very cool to see what alot of the role players looked like. I only knew the stars.

I loved listening to the American League President being interviewed in game 5 as we were about to rap the series up. He just glowed with praise for the Orioles. Said they did EVERYTHING good. Great D. Gold Glove winners at third, ss, and second. WOW. (Anyone think they saved some ERA?)

[rolliefingers]

I watched game three and game five when they were played on MASN. It was very cool to see what alot of the role players looked like. I only knew the stars.

I loved listening to the American League President being interviewed in game 5 as we were about to rap the series up. He just glowed with praise for the Orioles. Said they did EVERYTHING good. Great D. Gold Glove winners at third, ss, and second. WOW. (Anyone think they saved some ERA?)

Mickey Mantle was interviewed before Game 4, and he was gushing praise for the Orioles, saying they were flawless defensively (true) and stacked with sluggers (uh, Mick? Mark Belanger?).

They really were amazing defensively. Belanger proved the theory that errors are a poor way to judge fielders. That guy got to EVERYTHING.

[RHall31]

Brooks was the most popular Oriole of that era and was having an MVP
series. Boog was also very popular and was their best slugger at the time
and was 1970 MVP.

Both these players were home grown O's and had been Orioles for alot longer than Frank and Palmer. Brooks since the late 50's(?) Boog since the early
60's.

Frank was a Red for his 1st 10 years and had tailed off afer his Triple crown
year of '66.

Palmer (IMO) didn't really become the ace of the staff until McNally left and
he started to put together his monster 20 win 300 inning seasons.

I was only 10 at the time and only really read the box scores back then
so I can't really comment in who was considered more amiable.

It sure was great growing up in Md. and following the O's back then!!!!!

[mikezpen]

I didn't appreciate how good they actually were in those years. They were ridiculously good, truth be told. Tejada and possibly Ramon Hernandez could have started for the 1970 Orioles. As good as he is, Markakis would be sitting on the bench watching Frank Robinson.