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A parade float features a likeness of the Oriole Bird on Opening Day in 1954, which was the first season after the St. Louis Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Orioles. In the inaugural game, the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox, 3-1.

Opening Day -- 1954

( Baltimore Sun photo by Frank Kalita / April 15, 1954 )

A parade float features a likeness of the Oriole Bird on Opening Day in 1954, which was the first season after the St. Louis Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Orioles. In the inaugural game, the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox, 3-1.

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Opening Day -- 1954

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