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Biography"The first formal meeting of the baseball enthusiasts was held on July 9, 1960, at Memorial Stadium, and was attended by 25 individuals, including three officials of the Baltimore Orioles. That initial meeting was significant because two issues were decided that would remain an integral part of the organization for the next 40 years: "The Oriole Advocates" was adopted as the official name of the organization, and its purpose was established as "an organization of volunteers joined together to promote and stimulate an interest in baseball at all levels, among youths of all ages." Through our Cardboard to Leather program, we collect baseball equipment that would otherwise be discarded and send it to countries where there is a real love for the game but lack of equipment to play it. Through our Oriole Advocates Challenger Baseball (OACB) program, we provide an opportunity for children with mental or physical challenges to enjoy the experiences that baseball provides." -- http://www.orioleadvocates.org/history.html
