Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 28 (January 28, 2020 – 028)

On Day 28 I’m going to celebrate my late father’s birthday (January 28th) with the picture of a 20 year old Brooks with Carl Sawatski, at the time, with the Milwaukee Braves. I mentioned earlier that my dad was originally from NJ and when he was young he was friends with the Sawatski kids, (Marcella, Chester and Carl), when they lived in Mountain View, NJ. My father played both football and baseball with Carl when he was younger and followed Carl’s career in baseball. My dad really liked the Sporting News picture with Carl and Brooks since he was a fan of both of these great guys. It’s just a fond memory I have of my father telling me all about growing up and playing sports with some really tough and unique individuals (was definitely a different era).


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[quitcrab]

Not sure if you have ever seen a sealed version of this. The price was $1.29.
The back has other movies listed. I love the Advertisement on the front !

Slow Motion (crank the handle slower)
Instant Replay (crank the handle backwards)
Stop action (don't crank the handle)

I have two others but they are the sealed yellow box. I have never been able to watch the movie. Has anyone ever seen the movie? Love to know the film content.

[roarfrom34]

While from his post Orioles playing days, here is a late 1970's game used bat of Etchebarren...I had him sign it when he managed the Aberdeen Ironbirds:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

While from his post Orioles playing days, here is a late 1970's game used bat of Etchebarren...I had him sign it when he managed the Aberdeen Ironbirds.

Bill,

Really like the Etchebarren bat. Do you have all your bats displayed?

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Bill,

Really like the Etchebarren bat. Do you have all your bats displayed?

Mark:

I'd say I have about 70% of them displayed at any one time. I have a few racks/cases set up strategically throughout the house (here are a couple):

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mark:

I'd say I have about 70% of them displayed at any one time. I have a few racks/cases set up strategically throughout the house (here are a couple):

Bill,

Love the setup. Makes me want to start collecting bats (I already collect a few of the signs...).

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Not sure if you have ever seen a sealed version of this. The price was $1.29.
The back has other movies listed. I love the Advertisement on the front !

Slow Motion (crank the handle slower)
Instant Replay (crank the handle backwards)
Stop action (don't crank the handle)

I have two others but they are the sealed yellow box. I have never been able to watch the movie. Has anyone ever seen the movie? Love to know the film content.

Quitcrab, I have never seen one sealed in the original blister pack. That is amazing!

I do have a sealed copy, so I've never seen the movie either.

[BaltOrioles]

Today I would like to highlight an area of my collection that may be familiar to a few of you, but I dare say many may not have seen before. At the end of the season, the Orioles usually produce some sort of season summary, generally for internal use or media purposes. Over the years, the style has varied a bit, but I find the info to be invaluable if you enjoy the history of the Orioles as I do. I would love to get a complete run, but that's probably a goal I'll never achieve. I try and pick them up whenever I come across them, which isn't that often. If anyone has more information or any others for sale, I am definitely interested...

I have the following season summary reports 1961-1968, 1990-1994, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006-2008, and 2014.

I also have reports from 1978, 1981, 1983-1989 (these were called organization books, but have similar information).



1961

1961 Season Summary.jpg

1964

1964 Season Summary.jpg

1978

1978 Organization Book.jpg

1981

1981 Organization Book.jpg

1992

1992 Season Summary.jpg

2014

2014 Season Summary.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Today I would like to highlight an area of my collection that may be familiar to a few of you, but I dare say many may not have seen before. At the end of the season, the Orioles usually produce some sort of season summary, generally for internal use or media purposes. Over the years, the style has varied a bit, but I find the info to be invaluable if you enjoy the history of the Orioles as I do. I would love to get a complete run, but that's probably a goal I'll never achieve. I try and pick them up whenever I come across them, which isn't that often. If anyone has more information or any others for sale, I am definitely interested...

I have the following season summary reports 1961-1968, 1990-1994, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006-2008, and 2014.

I also have reports from 1978, 1981, 1983-1989 (these were called organization books, but have similar

Alan,

Very nice pieces. I bet they are informative. I’ve seen a few over the years, but never did pick any up. Did the O’s do them every year for sure?

[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy) This is a 6" Orioles button with easel back. I haven't seen this large of button with the Walsh bird before. A lot of smaller one's, but that's BIG.

So, do you like the Walsh bird or the Hartzell bird better? That's a toughie...

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[ksfarmboy]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy) This is a 6" Orioles button with easel back. I haven't seen this large of button with the Walsh bird before. A lot of smaller one's, but that's BIG.

So, do you like the Walsh bird or the Hartzell bird better? That's a toughie...

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Mark I couldn’t choose I like them both.

[Chris-Counts]

I'm astounded to see 33 pages of posts on Brooks Robinson and the Orioles. I first saw Brooks play during the 1970 World Series when I was 10. He seemed to single-handedly beat my beloved Reds, but I didn't hold it against him. I made sure my next glove was a Rawlings Brooks Robinson model, and soon I was trying to play third base like him. I would actually practice diving with my glove outstretched. I met him as a teenager, and he was a true gentleman.

I've long considered the Happy Bird to be the best cap logo in baseball. I'm also a big fan of the Early Bird, and the Ornithologically-Correct Bird, which are each pictured below.

Of all my pieces of Orioles memorabilia, here are a few of my favorites. The caps are from c. 1954, c. 1960 and 1970 (Bobby Grich!), the photo in the middle comes from a 1957 Sports Illustrated, the Bazooka card is from 1964, and the jersey is from 1959 (Harry Brecheen?).

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

Very nice pieces. I bet they are informative. I’ve seen a few over the years, but never did pick any up. Did the O’s do them every year for sure?

Mark,

I assume they might have done them each year. 1961 is the earliest I've seen. I try to pick them up whenever I find a year I don't have.

[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Mark Belanger Game Used Cleats

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[Mark70Z]

Day 31 (January 31, 2020 – 031)

Thought I’d end the month with a pretty cool Rawlings advertising piece. I’ve showed this a couple of times on Net54 and a couple other members have this same poster as well, but it’s a really nice display item especially when framed.

1960’s Rawlings advertising poster


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Quote: "He charged everything. He reacted as the ball was coming off the bat, sometimes as it was coming to the bat!" - George Brett

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Not sure if you have ever seen a sealed version of this. The price was $1.29.
The back has other movies listed. I love the Advertisement on the front !

Slow Motion (crank the handle slower)
Instant Replay (crank the handle backwards)
Stop action (don't crank the handle)

I have two others but they are the sealed yellow box. I have never been able to watch the movie. Has anyone ever seen the movie? Love to know the film content.

Nice Scott; very cool unopened Action Cartridge. I never had the viewer for the cartridge so I’ve never seen it. Would be cool to view that’s for sure.

[orioles70]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Nice Scott; very cool unopened Action Cartridge. I never had the viewer for the cartridge so I’ve never seen it. Would be cool to view that’s for sure.

Here is a complete baseball Action Cartridge set w/viewer and a McNally still in the package...I think I have the complete football set as well

John

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by orioles70

Here is a complete baseball Action Cartridge set w/viewer and a McNally still in the package...I think I have the complete football set as well

Is that cool or what!! Where did you acquire the viewer? Well, break out the Brooksie and watch it for us...

Also, I'd like to see the football if you're able to locate them as well. You have some great stuff.

[orioles70]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Is that cool or what!! Where did you acquire the viewer? Well, break out the Brooksie and watch it for us...



Also, I'd like to see the football if you're able to locate them as well. You have some great stuff.

Here are the football Action Cartridges...Unitas and Alworth had 2 each so I only have 5 of the 7 but have one of each player...also have a couple of Hockey, a few Skiing and even a Volleyball one

John

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by orioles70

Here are the football Action Cartridges...Unitas and Alworth had 2 each so I only have 5 of the 7 but have one of each player...also have a couple of Hockey, a few Skiing and even a Volleyball one
John

WOW! That is so cool. Man, I need to get a nice setup so I can take my pictures on top of fantastic items...

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 28 (January 28, 2020 – 028)

On Day 28 I’m going to celebrate my late father’s birthday (January 28th) with the picture of a 20 year old Brooks with Carl Sawatski, at the time, with the Milwaukee Braves. I mentioned earlier that my dad was originally from NJ and when he was young he was friends with the Sawatski kids, (Marcella, Chester and Carl), when they lived in Mountain View, NJ. My father played both football and baseball with Carl when he was younger and followed Carl’s career in baseball. My dad really liked the Sporting News picture with Carl and Brooks since he was a fan of both of these great guys. It’s just a fond memory I have of my father telling me all about growing up and playing sports with some really tough and unique individuals (was definitely a different era).


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Nice story Mark!