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Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Orioles press box namesake Jim Henneman, a longtime official scorer and beat writer, dies at 89
BALTIMORE — Jim Henneman, the longtime Baltimore Orioles beat writer and official scorer and the namesake of the press box at Camden Yards, has died. He was 89. The Orioles announced Friday that Henneman, who was the primary official scorer for their home games from 1997-2019, died Thursday. The Baltimore native was moved into hospice care earlier this week, MASN reported .
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Orioles press box namesake Jim Henneman, a longtime official scorer and beat writer, dies at 89
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jim Henneman, the longtime Baltimore Orioles beat writer and official scorer and the namesake of the press box at Camden Yards, has died. He was 89. The Orioles announced Friday that Henneman, who was the primary official scorer for their home games from 1997-2019, died Thursday. The Baltimore native was moved into hospice care earlier this week, MASN reported. Henneman was a fixture at Orioles games since the franchise moved from St. Louis in 1954 and covered the team for several decades as a newspaper reporter, including 15 years with the Baltimore Sun. The Orioles' press box was named in his honor before the 2024 season. He also spent five years as the public relations director for the NBA's Baltimore Bullets, from 1968-73. 'Henny's friendly demeanor, words of wisdom and historical anecdotes will be dearly missed. We are all better for knowing him and are eternally grateful for his dedication to the Orioles for more than eight decades,' the club said in the announcement. ___ AP MLB:
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Legendary Orioles' sportswriter Jim Henneman is no more
It's another heartbreaking day for the Baltimore Orioles fans and the club, as their longtime sportswriter, and scorekeeper, Jim Henneman passes away today. The news was officially declared by the Baltimore Orioles team on X. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The sudden departure of Henneman has left both players and fans in shock. Jim was one of the most beloved members of the Orioles, and the MLB community as he was one of the most dedicated writers of baseball. When did Jim Henneman pass away The Baltimore Orioles released an official statement on May 23, 2025, stating that Jim Henneman is no more. Jim was 89 when he passed away. He had been an integral part of the Orioles team, keeping them at par with his score-keeping abilities. Jim was the official scorekeeper for the Orioles for 23 years, after which he turned into a sportswriter for the club. His ability to maintain the true score helped the Orioles remain in the game and reach playoffs without much hassle. What were Jim Henneman's achievements Jim Henneman was the former President of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in 1984. He began his sports-writing career with the Baltimore News American, covering the Orioles' news and scores, after which he moved on to write in the Evening Sun and the Baltimore Sun from 1980 to 1985. He was also the official scorekeeper of the Orioles from 1997 to 2019. Apart from that, Jim Henneman published his book 'Baltimore Orioles: 60 Years of Orioles Magic' in 2015, which takes the reader through Henneman's initial days in the Baltimore Orioles, and his journey from thereon. Back in January 2024, the Orioles changed the Camden Yards' press box after Henneman, as an ode to his legacy. The Jim Henneman press box at Camden Yards (Image Source: Getty) Though Henneman is no more, his legacy will remain with all the Orioles' fans and club members. He was one of the most dedicated persons in the history of baseball, and always gave facts and insights on MLB rather than sticking to trends and false rumors. His contribution helped players and fans in various ways. His contribution to the Baltimore Orioles and MLB will be long remembered. Also Read:
