Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Love Brooks Robinson Sporting Goods items. This is the only one I have but it’s a keeper I think😁.

I’ve seen the binder in the past, but do not have one. Yours look to be in great condition. Sure is a great item…

[ksfarmboy]

Thanks Mark, perfect for my childhood Orioles collection.

[Chstrite]

Nice stuff, everyone!!!

[Chstrite]

127 – 7 May 2024
Brooks Robinson was famous for keeping in touch with his fans. January 4, 1967 he sent a letter to a fan in my hometown (Hagerstown, MD) apologizing for the delay to their letter. This letter is on Brooks Robinson letterhead…first time seeing his letterhead. Included with the letter is a team issued photo personalized to Mr. and Mrs. Shrader and a envelope from the Orioles with Brooks handwriting.

[Chstrite]

Sent wrong picture above.

Here is correct photo. Sorry.

[ksfarmboy]

Great photo of Brooks, Charles!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

127 – 7 May 2024
Brooks Robinson was famous for keeping in touch with his fans. January 4, 1967 he sent a letter to a fan in my hometown (Hagerstown, MD) apologizing for the delay to their letter. This letter is on Brooks Robinson letterhead…first time seeing his letterhead. Included with the letter is a team issued photo personalized to Mr. and Mrs. Shrader and a envelope from the Orioles with Brooks handwriting.

Charlie,

On this example that’s where I lived in MD when I was young; Ellicott City.

[Chstrite]

Day 128 – 8 May 2024
Today I am showing you a Souvenir Program / Scorecard from 1957. This scorecard has Brooks wearing #34 playing IF. He played about 50 games in 1957 wearing #34 and returned the following year wearing #5. This program includes Frank Robinson playing with the Reds. I enjoy the photo of Chuck Thompson and the Mr. Boh advertisement. The scorecard is very clean.

[Chstrite]

Day 129 – 9 May 2024
Another random item is this 1963 Orioles vs. Senators line up cards. The Orioles card is hand written with the Manager Hitchcock last name. Brooks appears to be batting 3rd. The Senator’s card is the carbon copy with Hodges as the Manager. I am sure you could find the date if you did enough research. I have a few other Brooks era line up cards. Would love to find a more meaningful one of Brooks (1st at bat, WS, hit for cycle, etc.).