They became the Miami Orioles from 1971 -- 1981 , and the Miami Miracle in 1989 .
There was a separate franchise , also called the Miami Marlins , who played in the Florida State League from 1962 -- 1970 and then from 1982 -- 1988 .
franchise became the Miami Orioles from 1971 -- 1981 , and the Miami Miracle in 1989 .
There was a separate franchise , also called the Miami Marlins , who played in the Florida State League from 1962 -- 1970 and then from 1982 -- 1988 .