Baltimore Orioles 1956 Vintage Roster and Memorial Stadium Schedule
The 1956 Baltimore Orioles team page from the Baseball Fact Book includes the team's roster, notable statistics, and game information for the season. Managed by Paul Richards, in his second year, the coaching staff consisted of Luman Harris, Al Vincent, and Harry Brecheen. The roster features pitchers such as Fred Besana, Hector Brown, and Don Duren, with their respective performance records from 1955. Key players like Bob Adams and Jim Gentile are listed as infielders, while outfielders include players like Al Pilarcik and Chuck Diering. The page details home game dates at Memorial Stadium, which has a capacity of 47,770, highlighting matchups against teams like the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The schedule includes specific April and May dates, as well as statistics such as batting averages and noteworthy performances from the previous season.