Sports
At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be anything special about the man playing ball with his kids in front of the apartment in a lower middle-class section of Burbank.
Jan. 21, 1985
All Orlando Cepeda ever wanted was a second chance, a chance to set things right, a chance to redeem himself.
July 18, 1993
Orlando Cepeda, 51, a two-time National League most valuable player who played for the San Francisco Giants and five other teams in his 17-year major league career, was named as the Giants’ special assistant for player development.
Feb. 9, 1989
Baseball: Former Giant and Cardinal slugger, passed over by writers, elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee.
March 3, 1999
Orlando Cepeda has been eligible for entry into baseball’s Hall of Fame for six years.
High School Sports
Orlando Cepeda Jr. worked his way inside for 15 second-half points to lead Burbank High to a 48-45 victory over visiting Hart High Friday night in a battle for first place in the Foothill League.
Jan. 26, 1985
At first glance, it looked like Shea Stadium in the 1960s.
July 18, 1985
Orlando Cepeda Jr. scored 20 points and Gary Lotka chipped in 12 to lead host Burbank High to a 61-51 victory over Antelope Valley in a 3-A playoff game Friday night.
Feb. 23, 1985
Cheers for Orlando Cepeda’s long-overdue induction into the Hall of Fame.
March 6, 1999
The voice on the other end of the phone sounded shocked.
April 12, 1987