Baltimore Orioles Release:
 A CELEBRATION OF LIFE: EARL WEAVEROn Saturday, April 20, the Orioles will host a celebration of life for legendary manager EARL WEAVER. The program, “A Celebration of Earl,” will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will include a video tribute and a collection of notable guest speakers to honor the memory of the greatest manager in Orioles history. Guest speakers include BROOKS ROBINSON, FRANK ROBINSON, JIM PALMER, BUCK SHOWALTER, RICK DEMPSEY, National Baseball Hall of Fame President JEFF IDELSON and Earl’s son, MIKE WEAVER. One of six Orioles Legends to receive his own larger-than-life bronze sculpture at the ballpark last season, Weaver passed away in January at the age of 82. The Orioles are wearing a patch on their right uniform sleeve throughout the season in his honor. . Fans are encouraged to visit www.orioles.com/4earl to share their memories of Weaver. |
