Orioles Magic: 1979 Baltimore Orioles: Orioles Magic is Born

This video is from the Memories on 33rd Street that was released via VHS by the Baltimore Orioles organization in 1992. The music you hear in the background during the playoffs is “Ain’t no stoppin’ us now” by McFadden & Whitehead.

The narrators for this video is Chuck Thompson for the regular season highlights and Jon Miller for the post-season highlights.

1979 Baltimore Orioles Season:
102-57. 1st in the American League East

American League Championship Series:
Baltimore Orioles (3) California Angels (1)
MVP: The A.L. did not award an MVP of the ALCS until 1980.

1979 World Series:
Pittsburgh Pirates (4) Baltimore Orioles (3)
MVP: Willie Stargell

Side Notes:
Mike Flanagan won the CY Young award in 1979, going 23-9 with a 3.08 ERA.

***THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. I do NOT own any of this material. This material is owned by the Baltimore Orioles organization and Major League Baseball. This video is for the enjoyment of baseball fans all over the world. Enjoy!***