Old Photo Reveals Orioles Draftee's Grandfather Was a 1966 World Champion With Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles' 2020 draft was headlined by the selection of powerful Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, but they picked up another promising SEC prospect when they added Ole Miss second baseman Anthony Servideo, who was hitting .390 in 2020, with the No. 74 overall pick.

Servideo seemed destined to be an Oriole, as he is the grandson of Curt Blefary, an outfielder who helped the team win a World Series in 1966.

While Blefary, who passed away in 2001, earned the derisive nickname "Clank" from Frank Robinson due to his poor fielding, he could do some damage at the plate. The 1965 AL Rookie of the Year, Blefary hit .255 with 23 home runs and 64 RBIs in 1966, helping a stacked Orioles team win their first championship.

In addition to Robinson, who had just arrived from Cincinnati, those Orioles were led by future Hall of Famers in third baseman Brooks Robinson, shortsop Luis Aparicio, and future ace Jim Palmer, with the likes of slugging first baseman Boog Powell and starter Dave McNally coming up clutch when Baltimore needed them too.

For his part, Blefary clubbed 82 of his 117 pro home runs with the O's. His grandson certainly has a lot to live up to.

Servideo profiles as a quality infielder with plus contact and the ability to swipe a base or two. The grandson of a Orioles World Series immortal, Servideo is the type of player the fans at Camden Yards will adore.