1971 American League Pennant
The 1971 Orioles: A third straight pennant for Baltimore's golden era.
The 1971 American League Pennant was won by the Baltimore Orioles, marking their third consecutive pennant and fifth overall. The Orioles went on to lose the World Series to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Quick Facts
- League mvp
- Not applicable (Vida Blue of the Oakland Athletics won the award)
Lore & Background
The 1971 Orioles featured several future Hall of Famers, including third baseman Brooks Robinson, outfielder Frank Robinson, starting pitcher Jim Palmer, and manager Earl Weaver. The team won the AL East division title with a record of 101–61, then defeated the Oakland Athletics in the AL Championship Series to advance to the World Series.
Reader's Guide
The 1971 American League MVP was Vida Blue of the Oakland Athletics, not Frank Robinson.
Did You Know?
- The 1971 Orioles were part of a stretch where the team made six World Series appearances from 1966 to 1983, winning three titles.
- The Orioles won three consecutive American League pennants from 1969 to 1971.
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