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By Jeremiah Haynes

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Baseball in Maryland has been a big part of our history, and with the Orioles, it has been more than just a sport. From supporting school systems to having big-time players volunteer with small local organizations, the Baltimore Orioles have been part of our community. The Orioles started off in 1894 as a minor league team called the Brewers, based in Milwakee, Wisconsin. Later, the team, now named the Browns, moved to St. Louis in 1954. The team moved to Baltimore and became the Baltiore Orioles. They went on to win the World Series in 1966, 1970, and 1983 . Baseball in Maryland has been a big part of our history, and with the Orioles, it has been more than just a sport. From supporting school systems to having big-time players volunteer with small local organizations, the Baltimore Orioles have been part of our community. The Orioles started off in 1894 as a minor league team called the Brewers, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Later, the team, now named the Browns, moved to St. Louis in 1954. The team moved to Baltimore and became the Baltimore Orioles. They went on to win the World Series in 1966, 1970, and 1983. The Baltimore Orioles have been a big part of my life because of my family. My family encouraged me to play baseball and has taught me many things about this sport. Base all can be used as a way to stay out of trouble and as a w y to st y occupied. This sport kept me from staying in the house all day and helped me stay occupied and active. The thing that struck me the most about the Orioles when I was younger was their involvem nt in the community nd their willingness to help those in need. The Oriol s hosted many ev nts and activities for th ki s in Baltimore to encourage children to play the sport. I remember when I used to go to a Baltimore City summer camp to play bas ball. Each student in ach camp was provided with a free ticket to an Orioles game. I also remember going to a Balti ore City summer baseball camp to get together where campers had the chance to meet the all-star baseball player Manny Machado.

The Baltimore Orioles have been a big part of my life because of my family. My family encouraged me to play baseball and has taught me many things about this sport. I went undefeated on a 12-15 minor league baseball team. Baseball can be used as a way to stay out of trouble and as a way to stay occupied. This sport kept me from staying in the house all day and helped me stay occupied and active. The thing that struck me the most about the Orioles when I was younger was their involvement in the community and their willingness to help those in need. The Orioles hosted many events and activities for the kids in Baltimore to encourage children to play the sport. I remember when I used to go to a Baltimore City summer camp where used to play baseball. Each student in each camp was provided with a free ticket to an Orioles game. I also remember going to a Baltimore City summer camp baseball get together where campers had the chance to meet the all-star baseball player Manny Machado . The Orioles have played a big part in my success on the field and off.

Jeremiah is a Baltimore, MD , 9 th grade student

Jeremiah is a Baltimore, MD, 9 th grade student.

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The Orioles have played a big part inmy success on the field and off.

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