Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

Bought these as part of a group of Orioles Team issue postcards. I know the Palmer is scarce so wanted it encased. I listed each card as Team issued postcard and noted Year, but PSA just put Print on flip? Anyway happy they are protected.

Jonathan,

Nice looking postcards. I have a quick question about the Jim Palmer. I think your Palmer might be from 1966, not 1965. The Orioles used the same photo both years, but there's a couple differences.

In 1965, the postcards were 3 1/4" x 5 1/2". The 1966 postcards are 1/4" shorter, 3 1/4" x 5 1/4". Also, the gap above Palmer's hat is a little larger on the 1965. Does your Palmer have a postmark on back?

Your Palmer looks like one of my 1966 Palmer postcards, but could be a new 1965 variation.

Here's my 1965 and two 1966 Jim Palmer postcards for comparison.

1965 Team Issued Jim Palmer

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1966 Team Issued Jim Palmer (both variations)

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