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Peter Angelos has Passed Away


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I had the chance to sit across the negotiating and lunch/dinner table a few times with Peter in the 1990's.  Two things I most remember - when he talked about how hell bent he was in wanting the buy the O's. He wanted no more out-of-towners. Second, he told me that one thing to do to stop hangovers is to quit smoking - he swore he never had a hangover once he quit.  Very loyal man

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1 minute ago, Spakman said:

Overall, I think he was good for the franchise. 

I’m not going to bash him in this thread but I’m not going to tell lies like this either. 
 

RIP. From all accounts he seemed like a decent person. But I’m glad he and his family no longer own the team. 

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Seemed like a decent man and a fine philanthropist. As a UB Law alumnus, I appreciate his donation to open the new law center and I respect that he wanted the new building named after his parents, rather than himself.

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At the end of the day, we're all people. We are born, live our lives, and pass. Everyone chooses a different path in life as to how they live it and nobody truly knows the intent of others. I've chosen for years to grumble (and more) about Mr. Angelos and his handling of the team. That said, he's a human being. I pray that he rests in peace with full love and support to the Angelos family. 

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Sorry. Guy cared about Baltimore and cared about the Orioles.  The people who have acted like he was barely a step above Snyder are ridiculous.  He spent when he first got here and most often got himself in trouble when he would try to contend a little too long. 

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I guess the fact Peter was at the very very end probably got the sale started in the first place.  Guessing they wont need the staggered ownership plan.  The whole thing can be sold now.  No more tax tricks needed at all.

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Although we all disagree with how he did things, he did it his way(Frank Senatra reference for you youngings).  He seemed to live a life fuller than most will ever even dream of and he should be honored for his accomplishments and impact he made not only to the city of Baltimore but the lives he was able to change. 
I won’t allow my selfish want for the Orioles to win championships blind me to the good he did for countless people. 

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