1971 World Series Game 5 vs Pirates
The 1971 Orioles: Four 20-game winners and a third straight World Series trip.
The 1971 Baltimore Orioles season finished first in the American League East, with a record of 101 wins and 57 losses. They returned to the World Series for the third consecutive season, but were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates in seven games at home.
Quick Facts
- Mvp context
- Joe Torre was the NL MVP; Vida Blue won AL MVP
Reader's Guide
It does not mention any MVP awards for that season.
Did You Know?
- The Orioles defeated the Oakland Athletics 3–0 in the ALCS.
- Four days after the World Series, the Orioles toured Japan, going 12–2–4 overall and undefeated (8–0–3) against the Yomiuri Giants.
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