- Aberdeen IronBirds
MiLB infobox
name = Aberdeen IronBirds
founded = 1977
city = Aberdeen, Maryland
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class level = A
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current league =New York - Penn League
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division = McNamara Division
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majorleague =Baltimore Orioles (2002-present)
*Florida Marlins (1994-2001)
*Boston Red Sox (1993-1995)
*Chicago White Sox (1988-1992)
*Philadelphia Phillies (1986-1987)
*Toronto Blue Jays (1977-1980)
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nickname =Aberdeen IronBirds (2002-present)
*Utica Blue Sox (1977-2001)
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ballpark =Ripken Stadium (2002-present)
*Donovan Stadium at Murnane Field (1977-2001)
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owner =Cal Ripken, Jr.
manager = Gary Kendall
gm = Aaron MoszerThe Aberdeen IronBirds are a Short-Season A classification affiliate of theBaltimore Orioles . The IronBirds play in theNew York - Penn League and are based inAberdeen, Maryland , which is in Harford County.The team is currently owned by retired Oriole
Cal Ripken, Jr. Ripken purchased the team, then known as theUtica Blue Sox , and moved them to his hometown of Aberdeen in time for the 2002 season. The IronBirds play their home games atRipken Stadium , which is visible from I-95. On August 16, the IronBirds played host to the 2006New York-Penn League All-Star Game.Ripken Stadium was also used for the Cal Ripken World Series in 2003 and 2004, forcing the team to go on extended road trips, 20 or more games, during the youth competition. The Cal Ripken World Series moved across the street to Cal Sr.'s Yard in 2005.The name "IronBirds" was chosen for two reasons: Cal Ripken's "Ironman" streak of 2,632 consecutive baseball games played and the team's affiliation with the Orioles (the Baltimore team is often referred to as "The Birds"). [http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb_news.jsp?ymd=20020411&content_id=7629&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp] The team logo features a silver airplane marked with Ripken's number 8, which also refers to the nearby
Aberdeen Proving Ground U.S. Army installation.The team mascots are gray birds named Ferrous and Ripcord.
The record of most RBIs in a single month was set by
Robbie Widlansky 2008 roster
ee also
External links
* [http://ironbirdsbaseball.com/ Aberdeen IronBirds web site]
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