Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

Here is the packaging, Mark.

[roarfrom34]

With Spring Training in full swing I thought I'd post these Orioles locker nameplates from Spring Training 1999 in Fort Lauderdale (I was able to obtain these from one of clubhouse staff at the conclusion):

[Chstrite]

Your name plates are very nice. Amazing, actually. I pick them up all the time and display them on a wall. Try to find the bigger names and different styles or years. Thanks for sharing!

[Chstrite]

Day 69 – 10 March 2024
Today I am showing a photo of Brooks Robinson by Sports Illustrated. This photo is from the 1960s. I have never seen another copy of this photo. I am not sure what year (assume early 1960s given the uniform) and any background on the photo. Is anyone familiar with this photo and was it part of a set that Sports Illustrated published? My copy is not in the best shape but would like to add to the PSA Master Set with Brooks Robinson. Please comment.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 69 – 10 March 2024
Today I am showing a photo of Brooks Robinson by Sports Illustrated. This photo is from the 1960s. I have never seen another copy of this photo. I am not sure what year (assume early 1960s given the uniform) and any background on the photo. Is anyone familiar with this photo and was it part of a set that Sports Illustrated published? My copy is not in the best shape but would like to add to the PSA Master Set with Brooks Robinson. Please comment.

Alan may be able to help with this photo. I do know that this photo was used in the Orioles picture pack and does not have the marking on Brooks’ nose. Just wondering is they had something on the negative since it also has this mark on the Brooks ‘64 Martin Family night card.

[roarfrom34]

Recently picked up this Rochester Red Wings "Annual Baseball Dinner" program dated 04/09/81 signed by members of the soon to come "33 inning" team with Cal Ripken Jr. signing on both the front & back...

[roarfrom34]

I know Charlie posted some neat Memorial Stadium signage a couple weeks back. When I found those locker nameplates yesterday tucked away in a closet, I also found this old Esskay concession sign nearby that I obtained (among other things) prior to the demolition:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan may be able to help with this photo. I do know that this photo was used in the Orioles picture pack and does not have the marking on Brooks’ nose. Just wondering is they had something on the negative since it also has this mark on the Brooks ‘64 Martin Family night card.

I have always assumed the Sports Illustrated photo was from 1964, but have no proof of that. It is the same photo used in the Orioles 1963 and 1964 postcard sets and 8x10 B&W team photos. So the possibility is 1963 or 64. The O's changed format in 1965, so I don't believe it's after 1964. The spot on Brooks nose is interesting...

Here's the 8x10 team issued photo and the Sports Illustrated photo side by side.


Robinson, Brooks 7.jpg Robinson, Brooks (Sports Illustrated).jpg

[Chstrite]

Alan, thank you. Appreciate your feedback. I do see the similarities . I believe I have the items you are comparing it to. I will keep digging on why SI has their logo on the photo and if others were produced. Take care.