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Billy Hunter, last living member of Orioles’ inaugural 1954 team, dies

Former Baltimore shortstop was inducted into the ballclub’s Hall of Fame in 1996

The late Billy Hunter demonstrates proper base running technique during Orioles training camp in 1973. (Staff file)
WALTER MCCARDELL, JR. / Baltimore Sun
The late Billy Hunter demonstrates proper base running technique during Orioles training camp in 1973. (Staff file)
Matt Weyrich is a sports reporter focusing on covering the Orioles.
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Billy Hunter was the Orioles’ opening day shortstop for their first season in Baltimore and their third base coach for 13 1/2 seasons.

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