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When did the Baltimore Orioles change their logo?

When did the Baltimore Orioles change their logo?

2009 – 2018. The latest Baltimore Orioles logo was altered by removing the baseball diamond background in 2009. The red color was changed to orange. The black, white, and orange oriole has remained, but it was not as bright as in the previous logo.

What is the patch on the Orioles uniform?

Orioles to wear commemorative jersey patch honoring Hall of Famer Frank Robinson in 2019. SARASOTA, FLA. — The Orioles will honor the legacy of their late Hall of Fame player and manager, Frank Robinson, with a patch on the right sleeve of their uniform in spring training and throughout the 2019 season.

Why do the Orioles have Braille on their uniforms?

Baltimore played in their customary white home uniforms, but the lettering on both sides of the jerseys was scripted in Braille to recognize the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) moving its headquarters to Baltimore 40 years ago.

Does the Oriole Bird have a name?

The Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) is a small icterid blackbird common in eastern North America as a migratory breeding bird….

Baltimore oriole
Genus: Icterus
Species: I. galbula
Binomial name
Icterus galbula (Linnaeus, 1758)

Did the Orioles really wear Braille?

The Orioles wore first-of-their kind big league jerseys with their names spelled in braille, for its National Federation of the Blind Night. The occasion was the 40th anniversary of the move to Baltimore of the National Federation of the Blind’s headquarters.

Where did the Yankee logo come from?

The logo was inspired by the silver shield-shaped Medal of Valor designed by Louis B. Tiffany in 1877 and presented to John McDowell, the first New York City police officer shot in the line of duty. Bill Devery, a part-owner of the team, essentially expropriated the logo to symbolize unity and sportsmanship.

What color is the Seattle Mariners?

Navy Blue
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Seattle Mariners/Colors