Boog Powell on his time with the Orioles

Former Orioles first baseman Boog Powell talks about his most memorable home run and who he is most impressed with on the current roster. More: www.masn.me/orioles

[@gacdad]

Met him twice in my life. Nicest guy ever.

[@galactic_clashx4056]

Met him today

[@pwb0511]

Wow, what a great guy, always one of my favorite O’s!

[@TheCream14]

1970's O's - My favorite sports team ever.

[@dh3279]

I know this is a few years old now, but I could listen to Boog for HOURS and never get tired of listening. Truly authentic!

[@RobertoAFernandez]

I have a soft spot for Boog Powell, and for the 1969-1971 Orioles. More than that, I appreciate that team, as a baseball fan admiring excellence.

[@deansapp4635]

Boog would have tattooed the Warehouse in his day

[@pistolpete6114]

The Orioles were my team and I remember at school in 1970 they brought the TV in the cafeteria so we could see the World Series. That is what started baseball for me.

[@BigEarlNeedsToSeeADragon]

Happy birthday Boog

[@joshs4594]

He has the best slugger's name. He was scary and mean at the plate and he's a great guy off the field.

[@steveaustin7214]

Josh S I also like the name Norm CASH

[@archie7186]

this guy hit a inside the park grand slam home run vs the Seattle pilots in 1969 saw it with my own eyes , dam boog was moving like a train, had help from the centerfielder Wayne comer and right fielder tommy Davis missed played the ball , 54 years ago and seems like yesterday saw the game at sick's stadium with my dad and brother who are both been called home rest well dad and Dave see you soon. thanks for the post

[@JB-hl1qx]

I'll never forget being 9 tears old and waiting in line all day at Golden Ring mall to get his autograph. I was next in line and he stood up and said that's it he was leaving. I asked him if he could just please sign my hat and he said " sorry kid come see me play at the stadium " my mother called him a fat f#ck and screamed every name at him in the book . I will never forget that day lol.

[@mallardcutter7209]

Man is a true living legend !!!

[@royrezek231]

I always enjoyed seeing Boog hit. I believe Boog hit em in the 475 to 500 ft several times .

[@kevinvanmeter2264]

If you remember the 1969 World Series, the games 3, 4 and 5 at Shea Stadium, their public address Announcer, Jack Lightcap introduced him as "John Powell." I only found out recently, a member of the Mets organization felt that the booing would be disrespectful. That request....came from Gil Hodges.

[@jimmynoone7367]

Hey,Boog I'm positive you don't remember this but when I was 12 I was a huge Baltimore fan,and I went to see the Orioles play at Fenway Park,and my brothers and I waited around for autograph and you came out to get in a cab,I ran over was so excited to see you asked you for your autograph and you said,sorry son im not a ball player,broke my heart,that was 55 years ago and it still sticks with me,

[@jimmynoone7367]

Hey Boog,was the biggest Oriole fan growing up and went to see Baltimore play Red Sox at Fenway,I was just 13 years old,Brooks Robinson was my favorite player, but I loved and followed the team all year, use to listen on radio and keep score on paper.That day at Fenway had turn into night and I waited around for autographs and you came out to get into can,and as a young kid was awestruck to see you,I went up to you and ask for your autograph and you look at me and said sorry I'm not a ball player,boy was I heartbroken , I had just watch you hit probably 1 of your few triple's, you had hit it so high by the time it hit the monster wall and bounce far away you were on third.I have to tell you Boog I never forget that day you couldn't take less than minute to give a big fan your autograph ,anyway I stay a loyal fan my heart broke when that amazing Mets made unbelievable plays,but after that Joy came,4 twenty game winners,Brooks,Frank,Dave,Mark, Elroy, Paul,and Don,what a team,it's been over 50 years Boog,and I never forget that day, cried all way home,my Dad had passed away year before, but my older brother told me it be alright and you were probably going to dinner,cause in those days they had double headers not this afternoon night game,still watching the birds back than made my childhood,you had I believe 1 of greatest teams ever and there will never be 4 twenty game winners on same team,ever, thanks for the memories Mr Powell,