Milt Pappas made his Major League debut on August 10 in relief against the New York Yankees. In 1958 he made the Orioles’ starting rotation and began a streak of 11 consecutive double-digit win seasons with a 10–10 record. He was named to the All-Star team 3 times and threw a No Hitter in 1972.
This Rawlings official MLB baseball was signed in blue by Pappas and inscribed, "NH 9-2-72." This baseball includes a TriStar hologram.