Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

William Earnest Harwell (January 25, 1918 – May 4, 2010) was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 seasons, 42 of them with the Detroit Tigers and 6 years with the Orioles (1954-1959), Harwell broadcast the action on radio and/or television. In January 2009, the American Sportscasters Association ranked him 16th on its list of Top 50 Sportscasters of All Time. His voice was amazing. Today, showing you a photo and letter on Orioles Letterhead from Harwell (dated February 27, 1955) to Art Flynn at Bowman Bubble Gum series to use his photo. Not sure exactly what series is referenced but thought to share. Harwell was once traded from the Crackers to the Dodgers for a minor league catcher to become the manager of the Crackers in Atlanta. Thus, Ernie became the only PA announcer to be traded for a ball player.

[wdwfan]

I don't think anyone collects Brooks. I say that because I listed a PSA card of his ... PSA! It's gotten 200 views and not one ounce of interest despite it being 1/4 off comps. Crazy. I thought he was kind of popular. Guess not.

[Chstrite]

Plenty of Brooks collectors. I am one. Depends on what you are selling, condition, and price. Show us.

[Chstrite]

1961 Topps Brooks Robinson. Comps on a PSA 4 is about $31.65, per VCP. Not sure there is a huge market for a PSA 4. In t is nice but just my feedback. Your price is at comp so that might be the issue given how plentiful this card is at a lower grade. Hope this helps.

[wdwfan]

Thanks. I'm not sure what VPC is as I've never heard of it. I just go by eBay comps. The last 3 (only 3 posted) on eBay sold for $40, $40 and $39. So those are the prices I used. But like you said not a big market for Brooks PSA.

Originally Posted by Chstrite

1961 Topps Brooks Robinson. Comps on a PSA 4 is about $31.65, per VCP. Not sure there is a huge market for a PSA 4. In t is nice but just my feedback. Your price is at comp so that might be the issue given how plentiful this card is at a lower grade. Hope this helps.

[wdwfan]

These are the comps I used. Both were, of course, plus shipping.

Originally Posted by Chstrite

1961 Topps Brooks Robinson. Comps on a PSA 4 is about $31.65, per VCP. Not sure there is a huge market for a PSA 4. In t is nice but just my feedback. Your price is at comp so that might be the issue given how plentiful this card is at a lower grade. Hope this helps.

[G1911]

A card priced at right around comp not selling within 24 hours on the BST is not proof of much of anything, but there's not a huge competitive market for lower grade 60's slabs. Brooks absolutely carries a very healthy premium, and has many collectors as this very active and lengthy thread shows.

[wdwfan]

Yes, Brooks is popular. I can tell by this thread. But I disagree with the part that it's priced right at comps. I've posted eBay sold comps to show this thing sells at $40. So asking $26 shipped is not even close to comps. But it is what it is. I appreciate everyone's tips.

I guess I'm going to have to look up VPC. Is it like 130point where it just gives eBay sold values? Or something different?

Originally Posted by G1911

A card priced at right around comp not selling within 24 hours on the BST is not proof of much of anything, but there's not a huge competitive market for lower grade 60's slabs. Brooks absolutely carries a very healthy premium, and has many collectors as this very active and lengthy thread shows.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

William Earnest Harwell (January 25, 1918 – May 4, 2010) was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 seasons, 42 of them with the Detroit Tigers and 6 years with the Orioles (1954-1959), Harwell broadcast the action on radio and/or television. His voice was amazing. Harwell was once traded from the Crackers to the Dodgers for a minor league catcher to become the manager of the Crackers in Atlanta. Thus, Ernie became the only PA announcer to be traded for a ball player.

Ironically the Orioles final opponent at Memorial Stadium in October 1991 was indeed the Tigers, so it was very fitting that Ernie was able to broadcast that game as well (I believe he worked an inning or two with Chuck Thompson as well).

[Chstrite]

Bill, His voice, Bob Uecker, Chuck Thompson, Jon Miller and Vin Scully!!!

Just amazing.

[Chstrite]

Recently discovered there are two different bumper stickers with the 1961 Baltimore Orioles tag line “It can be done in ‘61!” Found this one (unframed) and when I got it home I discovered it was different. I was excited to have a second one with my collection but learned it was different. Having it framed, of course. Pretty cool. I do enjoy the vintage stickers.

[Mark70Z]

Really nice bumper stickers. I hadn’t seen the first example when you first showed the example and never have seen your recent add. Both look great!

[Chstrite]

Happy Sunday! Thought to share a recent add to my Brooks and Eddie Robinson Gorsuch House Restaurant collection. I have a framed menu but picked this one up recently with a WS insert with a Michelob tag. The insert is the smaller item with the logo and the menu additions for the WS. Assuming this is 1966 WS. Show your Gorsuch House items.

[ripfan008]

I recently picked up this 1965 Minnesota Twins All-Star Game Schedule featuring Brooks fresh off his 1964 AL MVP award. It measures 21.5" x 14" and someone backed it with cardboard. It looks like it was originally meant to hang in a bar.

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1965 Twins All-Star Schedule Brooks.jpg