Virginia State University's Homecoming Parade is this weekend. One of VSU’s most celebrated graduates Alonzo "Al" Bumbry, a former major league baseball player, will be a guest of honor, and as grand ...

First in an 11-part series about the vagaries of awards voting. Al Bumbry rightfully earned American League Rookie of the Year honors in 1973. However, as arguably a division champion’s best hitter, ...

INTO WHAT MADE HIM A STAR AND WHY HE KEPT BALTIMORE HIS HOME. REPORTER: HE WAS NAMED ROOKIE OF THYEE AR IN 1973, GRABBING THE SPOT FOR THE OILS -- ORIOLES AND NOT LETTING IN, SETTING A RECORD FOR HITS ...

Al Bumbry is retired from coaching now -- in part, so he can attend Tech games -- but perks remain. Just last December, Steve and Al traveled to Arizona together and spent some time at the Indians ...

For former Oriole Al Bumbry, the 1973 American League Rookie of the Year, it was a wonderfully deserved honor. At their 34 th annual banquet last Saturday, the Middle Atlantic Scouts Association ...

While some dedicated baseball fans consider the festivities surrounding the Baltimore Orioles Opening Day as something close to a civic holiday in Charm City and its environs, the afternoon full of ...

Al Bumbry was chasing a college basketball career when baseball came calling in his senior year. Drafted by the Orioles in 1968, he brought speed, precision, and an unshakable work ethic to Baltimore.

In December 1985, The Sun reported, “Bumbry will rejoin Orioles organization.” There are worse blunders. We were nine years early. The Orioles are nine years late. Actually, Al Bumbry rejoined the ...

Former MLB player and VSU graduate Alonzo "Al" Bumbry will serve as parade marshal for the university's homecoming parade. Bumbry was the 1973 American League Rookie of the Year, a 1980 All-Star, and ...