However, he didn't have the material any more, and in '86 Baltimore finished last at 73-89. Weaver re-retired and Cal Ripken, Sr. took the team over. Then, they began the '88 season by losing 21 straight. Somewhere during that string, Ripken was fired and Frank Robinson took over. It didn't do much good, though, as the Orioles hit rock bottom, losing 107 games.
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