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Jim Henneman, Beloved Orioles Chronicler and Scorekeeper, Dies at 89

The longtime Baltimore sportswriter and Camden Yards press box namesake leaves a legacy spanning over six decades in baseball journalism and history.

Jim Henneman throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Overview

  • Jim Henneman, a Baltimore native, passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 89, after a storied career in sports journalism and baseball history.
  • Henneman began his career as a copy boy in 1958 and covered the Orioles from their arrival in Baltimore in 1954 through decades of reporting for outlets like The Baltimore Sun.
  • He served as Camden Yards' official scorekeeper for 23 seasons and was believed to have attended more Orioles home games than anyone else.
  • In April 2024, the Orioles honored his contributions by renaming the Camden Yards press box the 'Jim Henneman Press Box.'
  • Henneman also served as president of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in 1984 and authored a commemorative book for the Orioles' 60th anniversary in 2015.