Al Bumbry

Recognized as the 1973 American League Rookie of the Year and a World Series champion, Al Bumbry forged a distinguished 14-season Major League Baseball career as an outfielder with the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres. He was originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 11th round of the 1968 MLB June Amateur Draft. After advancing through the minor league system, Bumbry made his MLB debut with the Orioles on September 5, 1972. In his first full season in 1973, he distinguished himself by earning the American League Rookie of the Year award, posting a .337 batting average, 73 runs scored, and leading the league with 11 triples.

Bumbry also brought his expertise to the Cleveland Indians, serving as their first base coach for two separate stints in 1998 and 2002. Additionally, he notably coached the Colorado Silver Bullets, an all-female professional baseball team. Bumbry’s significant contributions to baseball and his distinguished career were officially recognized with his induction into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame in 1987. His legacy in the sport and his home state was further honored with his induction into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.