From Chapter 3:

1966-1970: Prosperity, and Finally, a Pennant

1966-1970

On the Field
Year
Record
Place
Manager
League format
Playoff results
1966
83-64
1
 Earl Weaver 1 div. (8 teams) L. in first round to Richmond 3-1
1967
80-61
2
 Earl Weaver 1 div. (8 teams) L. in first round to Columbus 3-1
1968
77-69
3
 Billy DeMars 1 div. (8 teams) L. in first round to Columbus 3-2
1969
71-69
5
 Cal Ripken Sr. 1 div. (8 teams) Did not qualify
1970
76-64
3
 Cal Ripken Sr. 1 div. (8 teams)

L. in first round to Columbus 3-2

Off the Field
Year
General Manager
President
Paid Attendance
Profit/Loss
1966
Morrie Silver
Morrie Silver
264,509
+$113,772
1967
Morrie Silver
Morrie Silver
279,348
+$85,422
1968
Silver/Bill Turner*
Silver/William Lang
231,477
+$45,114
1969
Bill Turner
William Lang
243,885
+$34,079
1970
Bill Turner
William Lang
306,518
+$39,436

 

Notes:

  • Attendance figures include any playoff and exhibition games.
  • 1968: Silver resigns as club president shortly after the beginning of the season. Bob Turner named GM; William Lang later named club president.

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