The Baltimore Orioles is a professional team based in Baltimore , Maryland . The Orioles started out as the Milwaukee Brewers in 1893, a franchise from Milwaukee , Wisconsin , which played in the minor Western League. The team was founded in 1954 season and named themselves after an attractive bird of black and orange that has the same name. In the first season of the team finished on seventh place despite this record they managed to draw a huge number of fans towards themselves. The team made a record of 89-65 in 1960 season. The Orioles eclipsed the 90-win mark for the first time finishing 95-67, but still finished 14 games behind the New York Yankees, in 3rd Place , in 1961 season. Frank Robinson captivated AL MVP and Triple Crown in 1966 season, the Orioles finished the season with a 97-65 and cruised to their first AL Championship. Manager Hank Bauer was fired and was replaced by Earl Weaver, under the new coach the team captivated 12 games in first place and ended the season in 2 nd place with a brilliant record of 91-71 in 1968 season.Baltimore Orioles Jerseys