Avast ye! The grand poobah of the Orioles, Peter Angelos, be shuffling off this mortal coil at 94! Arrr!
2024-03-23
Arrr mateys! The grand ol' Peter Angelos, the head of the Baltimore Orioles ship, has sailed off into Davy Jones' locker at the ripe old age of 94. The old sea dog had been feelin' poorly for a few years now. Fair winds and following seas to him!
In a tragic turn of events, the Baltimore Orioles announced the passing of their longtime owner, Peter Angelos, at the ripe old age of 94. Angelos and his crew of investors took over the franchise back in 1993 for a mere $173 million doubloons. Due to his failing health in recent years, Angelos' sons, John and Louis, took the helm of the ship in 2019.The Orioles bid farewell to their beloved captain with a private burial, as per his final wishes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to charity to honor his memory.Angelos made the Orioles a force to be reckoned with in the past, signing big-name free agents like Rafael Palmeiro and leading the team to the ALCS in '96 and '97. After a long dry spell, the Orioles are back on top, boasting a young, promising crew of players alongside seasoned veterans.The Angelos family has agreed to sell the club to private equity tycoons for a hefty sum of $1.725 billion, with Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. also joining as an investor. Despite some family drama, the sale is expected to go through smoothly, securing the future of the Orioles for years to come.