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Orioles Press Box Namesake Jim Henneman, a Longtime Official Scorer and Beat Writer, Dies at 89
- Jim Henneman, who served as a dedicated reporter and official scorer for the Baltimore Orioles for many years, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, with the team confirming his death the following day in Baltimore.
- Henneman's death followed his move into hospice care earlier that week after decades covering the team since its 1954 move from St. Louis and working 15 years for the Baltimore Sun.
- He served as the Orioles' primary official scorer from 1997 to 2019 and spent five years as the Baltimore Bullets' public relations director from 1968 to 1973.
- Before the 2024 season, the Orioles honored him by dedicating the Camden Yards press box in his name, expressing that his warm personality, insightful guidance, and rich storytelling will be deeply missed.
- Henneman's decades-long dedication enriched the Orioles community, and his loss leaves a profound impact on generations of fans and journalists connected to the team.
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Orioles press box namesake Jim Henneman, a longtime official scorer and beat writer, dies at 89
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.
Legendary Baseball Writer Announced Dead On Friday
The 5 Richest Owners In Major League Baseball (1:44) The baseball community lost a legendary sportswriter this Friday. Jim Henneman, a longtime Orioles reporter for The Baltimore Sun, has died at the age of 89. In addition to covering Baltimore sports for decades, he was the primary scorekeeper at Camden Yards.The Orioles confirmed on Friday morning that Henneman has passed away by releasing a classy statement. "Henny’s friendly demeanor, words …
Media members mourn loss of longtime Baltimore sportswriter Jim Henneman
On Friday, Baltimore sports fans received some unfortunate news about longtime local sportswriter Jim Henneman, who passed away at age 89. According to Roch Kubatko of MASN, Henneman had been battling health issues before his passing, but was fortunate enough to attend the Baltimore Orioles spring training in Sarasota, as well as the team’s home opener in March. He was moved into hospice care earlier this week. The late sportswriter has meant a …
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Beloved baseball writer Jim Henneman passed away on Thursday night, surrounded by a large loving family and immediately missed by all of us who knew him or learned many of the finer points of the National Pastime while sitting next to him in the press box or in front of a frosty brew. He was …
Beloved Baltimore sportswriter and Orioles official scorer Jim Henneman passes away at 89
Jim Henneman, beloved figure in Baltimore’s sports history and longtime Orioles official scorer, has died at the age of 89. According to the team, Henneman passed away Thursday night. Known warmly as “Henny,” Henneman left a legacy that spanned over eight decades. A Baltimore native, Henneman attended Calvert Hall College and Loyola College in Maryland. Despite battling health challenges, Henneman’s devotion to the Orioles never waned. He made a…
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