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1997: The Last Good Year

1997: The Incredible Story of Eric Davis

In 1997, Eric Davis inspired us all with his story.

10 Best Games of 1997: Winning in grand fashion

In the sixth installment of the 10 Best Games of 1997, Rafael Palmeiro's 8th-inning grand slam carries the Birds.

1997: The Voice of the Orioles, Silenced

On August 12, 1997, the voice of the Orioles was silenced as PA announcer Rex Barney passed away.

10 Best Games of 1997: O's topple the Yanks, take back the Yard

On June 3, 1997, the Orioles snapped a 9-game home losing streak against the Yankees with a walkoff win in extras.

10 Best Games of 1997: Mussina's near-perfecto

Our 10 Best Games of 1997 series looks back at Mike Mussina's near-perfect game on May 30.

10 Best Games of 1997: Late-inning comebacks FTW

Game #3 of the Orioles' 10 Best Games of 1997: An O's ninth-inning rally caps a wild game in Seattle.

The Last Good Year: Cal Moves Over

After 1996, Cal Ripken, Jr. needed to move off shortstop. How do you negotiate the balance needed to replace a legend?

10 Best Games of 1997: Cal's slam caps O's comeback

In our recap of the 10 best games of 1997, Cal Ripken's grand slam capped an O's comeback on May 6.

May 1997: The resurgence of Scott Erickson

May 1997 was a very good month for the Baltimore Orioles. Read about it here.

The inevitable departure of Mike Mussina

Camden Chat's ongoing series about the 1997 Baltimore Orioles season - The Last Good Year. Mark looks at how contract negotiations that year ultimately paved the road for Mike Mussina to depart for the Yankees, three years later, as a free agent.

10 Best Games of 1997: Cal sets the tone on Opening Day

Game #1 of the Orioles' 10 Best Games of 1997: Opening Day.

April 1997: Building on the promise of 1996

The 1997 Orioles were great in 1997. You probably don't remember

1997, The Last Good Year: A Camden Chat Series

Announcing Camden Chat's season long project on the 1997 season.

10 Best Games of 1997: O's win Division Series

As the 2012 Orioles prepare for their first playoff game in 15 years, we look back at the Orioles' Division Series dominance in 1997.