Jersey of the Game

Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Albert Belle

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Albert Belle signed a five-year, $65 million contract with the Orioles in late 1998, but was able to play only two seasons. A polarizing figure, who had issues with the media, Belle hit 37 home runs and drove in 113 runs in 1999 with a .297 average and a .941 OPS. After playing the 2000 season, he couldn’t play again due to a hip injury.

Jersey Worn by: 

Charles Dugan

Cincinnati

What’s the story? 

“The first time I went to Camden Yards, he hit two home runs.”

Rich Dubroff

Rich Dubroff grew up in Brooklyn as a fan of New York teams, but after he moved to Baltimore, quickly adopted the Orioles and Colts. After nearly two decades as a freelancer assisting on Orioles coverage for several outlets, principally The Capital in Annapolis and The Carroll County Times, Dubroff began covering the team fulltime in 2011. He spent five years at Comcast SportsNet’s website and for the last two seasons, wrote for PressBoxonline.com, Dubroff lives in Baltimore with his wife of more than 30 years, Susan.

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