Maryland Stadium Authority Statement On The Passing Of Herbert J. Belgrad

Our hearts are heavy with the news of the passing of Herbert J. Belgrad, the first Chair of the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA). In 1986, Mr. Belgrad was appointed Chair and served at the newly formed MSA for nine years. Among his many achievements as Chair, Mr. Belgrad oversaw the construction of Oriole Park at Camden Yards and represented the city in expansion meetings which helped return football to Baltimore.

There is a plaque honoring Mr. Belgrad's accomplishments on the south wall of Oriole Park at Camden Yards where MSA has placed a floral arrangement* in memoriam. In time for baseball’s Opening Week, MSA was pleased to share the story published in PressBox (link), also available on MSA’s website (link), which chronicles and celebrates Mr. Belgrad’s many contributions to Maryland as Chair and honors his legacy for many years to come.  

Our thoughts are with his family and friends, and may it give them some comfort that Mr. Belgrad will be remembered well in Maryland and beyond.

PressBox - How A Unique Collaboration Between State Of Maryland And Baltimore Orioles Gave Birth To Camden Yards (click link) 

*Given recent inclement weather, the floral arrangement was moved indoors