Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[roarfrom34]

On May 12 1984, Jim Palmer was used in mop up duty by pitching the last two innings (surrendering 4 runs) of a 12-2 drubbing at the hands of the Oakland A's.

That game turned out to be the last time Cakes ever appeared in a Major League Game.

Here is home plate umpire Rick Reed's lineup card from that game...A couple years ago I had Jim signed & inscribe it:

[ripfan008]

This is the pen presented to Jim Palmer for being one of the announcers at the last game of Memorial Stadium. Like his spring training comeback uniform, I was able to purchase this directly from his ex-wife.

[BaltOrioles]

Postcards are a part of my collection that I really enjoy. Besides team issued postcards of the Orioles, there are a bunch of different postcards that have been produced over the years by various individuals. Some of these, like the Mike Anderson issues, are very well done.

Today, I would like to highlight the 1975 Mengler-Peterson set. From a google search, they are described as follows....

In 1975, Clarence Mengler joined with artist Keith Peterson to produce this B&W sketch postcard set for autograph hunters....Original production was 200 sets...Estimates only 100 were released before MLBPA threatened suit and stopped release of the remaining sets - SCD, Krause Publications....Measures 3"x5"...Blank or "Mengler-Peterson 1975" stamp on back...Extremely Scarce Issue

1975 Mengler-Peterson 01.jpg 1975 Mengler-Peterson 02.jpg

The Orioles set is complete at 7 in my opinion. Some sources also list Tony Muser as an Oriole, but all the Musers I've seen show him as a White Sox.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Postcards are a part of my collection that I really enjoy. Besides team issued postcards of the Orioles, there are a bunch of different postcards that have been produced over the years by various individuals. Some of these, like the Mike Anderson issues, are very well done.

Today, I would like to highlight the 1975 Mengler-Peterson set. From a google search, they are described as follows....

In 1975, Clarence Mengler joined with artist Keith Peterson to produce this B&W sketch postcard set for autograph hunters....Original production was 200 sets...Estimates only 100 were released before MLBPA threatened suit and stopped release of the remaining sets - SCD, Krause Publications....Measures 3"x5"...Blank or "Mengler-Peterson 1975" stamp on back...Extremely Scarce Issue

The Orioles set is complete at 7 in my opinion. Some sources also list Tony Muser as an Oriole, but all the Musers I've seen show him as a White Sox.

I'm really not sure if I have this item or not. Most items I can view and KNOW whether I have it somewhere or not. This one looks familiar, but just not positive. Thanks for picturing them and the details that go along with this set.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

On May 12 1984, Jim Palmer was used in mop up duty by pitching the last two innings (surrendering 4 runs) of a 12-2 drubbing at the hands of the Oakland A's.

That game turned out to be the last time Cakes ever appeared in a Major League Game.

Here is home plate umpire Rick Reed's lineup card from that game...A couple years ago I had Jim signed & inscribe it:

Man, first I don't understand how you come up with this stuff and you have to go and add to it by getting Palmer to sign it which just adds to the coolness factor...

Really like that pen by the way.