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Former Baltimore Orioles standout Al Bumbry doesn't remember much about his years in the minor leagues, but he doesn’t recall too many ballparks like Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

UNIVERSITY PARK — The uniform of the slugger who homered off Scott McGregor during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the 1979 World Series hung in the same restaurant where the former Baltimore Orioles pitcher dined Tuesday afternoon.

UNIVERSITY PARK — The highest drafted player on the State College Spikes already grasps the long-term thinking associated with beginning a professional career.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Zach Foster, like many of his State College Spikes teammates, is a long shot to reach the big leagues one day.

No New York-Penn League team allowed more hits and earned runs than the State College Spikes in 2008.

ALTOONA — A 15-minute stretch this past week demonstrated why the 2009 version of Miles Durham looks nothing like the player who once played for the State College Spikes.

WILLIAMSPORT — The State College Spikes received its version of an offensive ringer well before the summer started, and this one studies more swings than he takes.

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Auburn series exerted a physical toll on the State College Spikes.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Auburn hangs photos of past championship teams in its Falcon Park clubhouse.

UNIVERSITY PARK — The State College Spikes lead the New York-Penn League in one category: double plays.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Kyle Morgan still envisions himself running toward baseballs before unveiling his strong left arm. His new position forces him to hold back.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Carey Davis walked around as a conflicted man Sunday night.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Baseball is littered with comeback stories.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Last year is behind the State College Spikes.

The State College Spikes hope a fresh promotional tactic helps the franchise endure — and possibly flourish — during the recession.