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Dalko’s Time at Elmira—A Photo Gallery

Dalko was only with Elmira for a short time during 1964. Robert "Skip" Valois grew up in Elmira, New York, and was a huge fan of the Elmira of the Pioneers. He has graciously provided these images from his personal collection of baseball memorabilia. We hope that you enjoy them as much as we do.
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While Dalko was with Elmira only briefly in 1964, these are signatures of his teammates and friends. Included are: Jerry Gilbert, Lee Green, Andy Etchebarren, Ricky Delgado, Jim Lehew, Ed Watt, John Hogg, John Mason, Frank Peters, Paul Blair, Lloyd Fourroux, Jim Lehew (second time), and Steve Cosgrove.
While Dalko was with Elmira only briefly in 1964, these are signatures of his teammates and friends. Included are: Jerry Gilbert, Lee Green, Andy Etchebarren, Ricky Delgado, Jim Lehew, Ed Watt, John Hogg, John Mason, Frank Peters, Paul Blair, Lloyd Fourroux, Jim Lehew (second time), and Steve Cosgrove.
While Dalko was with Elmira only briefly in 1964, these are signatures of his teammates and friends. Included are: Jerry Gilbert, Lee Green, Andy Etchebarren, Ricky Delgado, Jim Lehew, Ed Watt, John Hogg, Lloyd Fourroux (partial at the bottom).
While Dalko was with Elmira only briefly in 1964, these are signatures of his teammates and friends. Included are: Jerry Gilbert, Lee Green, Andy Etchebarren, Ricky Delgado, Jim Lehew, Ed Watt, John Hogg, Lloyd Fourroux (partial at the bottom).
Biography of Manager Earl Weaver. Weaver was the skipper of the Elmira club in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1965.
Biography of Manager Earl Weaver. Weaver was the skipper of the Elmira club in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1965.
1963 team picture of the Elmira Pioneers (Dalkowski missing).
1963 team picture of the Elmira Pioneers (Dalkowski missing).
1964 Elmira Pioneers roster. Dalkowski is listed at the top of the second column.
1964 Elmira Pioneers roster. Dalkowski is listed at the top of the second column.
Earl Weaver’s managerial record through the 1963 season.
Earl Weaver’s managerial record through the 1963 season.
1963 Elmira Program signed by Mickey McGuire.
1963 Elmira Program signed by Mickey McGuire.
Pictures of the front of Elmira’s Dunn Field and Baltimore Memorial Stadium.
Pictures of the front of Elmira’s Dunn Field and Baltimore Memorial Stadium.
Another biography of Manager Earl Weaver.
Another biography of Manager Earl Weaver.
The love of baseball in Elmira.
The love of baseball in Elmira.
Pioneer roster with positions and uniform numbers.
Pioneer roster with positions and uniform numbers.
Closeup of previous roster picture.
Closeup of previous roster picture.
Concession prices.
Concession prices.
Oriole hopefuls Frank Bertaina (7 year MLB career) and Darold Knowles (16 season MLB career).
Oriole hopefuls Frank Bertaina (7 year MLB career) and Darold Knowles (16 season MLB career).
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All-Time Pioneer records.
Inside Dunn Field, Elmira NY.
Inside Dunn Field, Elmira NY.
Earl Weaver’s managerial record through 1962.
Earl Weaver’s managerial record through 1962.
1962 Elmira team stats.  This was Steve’s breakout season with Weaver.  Dalko lead the team with 6 shutouts.
1962 Elmira team stats.  This was Steve’s breakout season with Weaver.  Dalko lead the team with 6 shutouts.
Closeup of the 1962 stats (continued in the next picture).
Closeup of the 1962 stats (continued in the next picture).
Closeup of the 1962 stats (continued in the previous picture).
Closeup of the 1962 stats (continued in the previous picture).
1965 Elmira Scorebook cover. Dalko was not with the team in 1965.
1965 Elmira Scorebook cover. Dalko was not with the team in 1965.
Patronize the Advertisers ‘plug’ from the scorebook.
Patronize the Advertisers ‘plug’ from the scorebook.
Pioneers team record in the Eastern League beginning in 1937.
Pioneers team record in the Eastern League beginning in 1937.
Pioneer ticker prices for 1965.
Pioneer ticker prices for 1965.
The 1964 Elmira Pioneer team picture. While many of Steve’s teammates and friends are in the picture, Steve is missing.
The 1964 Elmira Pioneer team picture. While many of Steve’s teammates and friends are in the picture, Steve is missing.
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The Orioles minor league system in 1965.
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Eastern League records through 1964.
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A look at the Eastern League park dimensions and seating capacity.
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Information about the Eastern League clubs – Club, Affiliation, Nickname, General Manager and Filed Manager.
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All-Time Pioneer Individual Averages in Eastern League Baseball.
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1964 Official Eastern League Averages (batting and pitching) for the Pioneers. Dalko is on a ‘slide’ out of the game.
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Close-up of 1964 Official Eastern League Averages (pitching) for the Pioneers. Dalko is on a ‘slide’ out of the game.