What MLB team did Baltimore fans root for before 1954?

[Redskins Rick]

5 minutes ago, DrungoHazewood said:

That probably helped attendance some.  But we can't pretend that this wasn't a divisive issue at the time. I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing some segment of the population stayed away because of integration.

And at the same time, probably gained some attendance for allowing integration.

[osfan83]

On 11/2/2019 at 10:52 AM, Frobby said:

All true.    Although Akron did have an identity completely separate of Cleveland’s, as the self-styled “Rubber Capital of the World.”

And to this day, as I can personally attest, it is the home of the greatest drive-in hamburger joint in  the entire world.     If you are ever within 50 miles of the place, do yourself a favor and go there.   Humble, but to die for.   http://swensonsdriveins.com/

I lived and worked in Akron for about 5 years....yes Swensons is the best!

[atomic]

4 hours ago, Redskins Rick said:

And at the same time, probably gained some attendance for allowing integration.

I wonder if seating sections were segregated in 1954 Baltimore.   From what I have read Senators stadium was segregated.  The Senators didn't get their first black player until 1954 and the 'skins were the last NFL team to have a black player not having one until 1962.  I guess it figures with a team with a racist name. 

[atomic]

Here is an interesting article on the 'skins finally being integrated:

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/sports/football/50-years-ago-redskins-were-last-nfl-team-to-integrate.html