Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

Mark70Z · #1 01-28-2020, 03:55 PM

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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 · #2 01-28-2020, 04:21 PM

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...

Orioles 6 pin-back 3.jpg

ksfarmboy · #3 01-28-2020, 06:08 PM

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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...

Attachment 383281

Mark I couldn�t choose I like them both.

Chris-Counts · #4 05-27-2020, 09:19 PM

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?).

Mark70Z · #5 05-28-2020, 03:05 AM

Day 149 (May 28, 2020 � 149)

As you�ve already guessed it, I collect pretty much anything Brooks related (unless it�s ugly and if it�s ugly sometimes I collect that as well

). This piece is a Brooks Robinson Cooperstown Bears figure called, �The Hot Corner�. I had to post the bottom of the resin figure because it hit me as funny when reading. The bottom states, �This Cooperstown Teddy is part of an exclusive offering of MLB bears authentically reproduced from original sources � historical documents, photographs and detailed information from famed baseball historians.� Ha; really?

1998 Cooperstown Bear � �The Hot Corner�

Day 149 a 1998 Cooperstown Bear The Hot Corner.jpg
Day 149 b 1998 Cooperstown Bear The Hot Corner bottom.jpg

The figure was from 1998 so I�ll post a favorite post career card. It�s a 1998 Fleer Sports Illustrated signed card.

1998 Fleer SI signed

Day 149 c 1998 Fleer Sports Illustrated.jpg

Mark70Z · #6 05-28-2020, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 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?).

Chris,

Those are some amazing GU items. I'm a big fan of the Happy Bird as being my favorite and the Grich example hits the mark. Now, it's hard to beat a 1954 cap though and that is a great example. I really like pretty much ALL of the Oriole caps over the years even the examples that don't have the bird like the "B" cap.

The signed cutout of Brooks from the '57 SI is cool. I also like the photo on the back as well. The back photo reminds me of a Brooks item I have that I posted on Net54 before, but not in this thread. I'll have to picture it since it resembles that shot.

roarfrom34 · #7 05-28-2020, 07:27 AM

Alternate orange top (and GU Rawlings bat) from 1987 of Cal Ripken Jr.:

Cal Ripken Jr. game used batting helmet from 1986:

BaltOrioles · #8 05-28-2020, 08:24 AM

In post #1523, I discussed Sunpapers scorecards from the 1960's. During that time, the rival newspaper of the Baltimore Sun was the Baltimore News-American. They also printed scorecards for their readers to score games as they followed the Orioles. By the end of the 60's, the tradition of scorecards had ended, except for some World Series scorecards from 1969-1971.

Scorecards from 1955-1960 were relatively plain. Roster changes throughout the season led to scorecards being updated during the season.

1955 News-Post & American.jpg 1956 News-Post & American.jpg

1957 News-Post & American.jpg 1958 News-Post & American (Blue).jpg

1959 News-Post & American (Black).jpg 1960 News-Post & American #1.jpg

In 1961, the format changed to include a cover design. 1961-1963 used the same basic design. In 1964, the covers started changing from year to year. I'm still looking for a 1965 scorecard.

1961-1963

1961 News-Post & American.jpg 1962 News-Post & American.jpg

1963 News-Post & American.jpg

1964

1964 News American.jpg

1966

1966 News American.jpg

1967

1967 News American.jpg

1968

1968 News American.jpg

Mark70Z · #9 05-28-2020, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Alternate orange top (and GU Rawlings bat) from 1987 of Cal Ripken Jr.:

Cal Ripken Jr. game used batting helmet from 1986:

I don’t know what to say other than WOW!!!

Mark70Z · #10 05-29-2020, 03:04 AM

Day 150 (May 29, 2020 � 150)

Our family will try to make a trip every year to see a couple games where the Rays play the Orioles in Tampa. On May 29, 2000 the Orioles visited the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Tropicana Field for a �Turn Back the Clock� game. The Orioles won the game 5-1.

This is a pretty neat program we picked up from the game picturing Brooks along with Jim Palmer, Frank Robinson and Earl Weaver.
May 29, 2000 Devil Rays vs. Orioles �Turn Back the Clock� game program

Day 150 a 1.jpg

BaltOrioles · #11 01-28-2020, 06:40 PM

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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 · #12 01-30-2020, 11:11 PM

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Mark Belanger Game Used Cleats

Mark Belanger GU Cleats 1.jpg

Mark70Z · #13 01-30-2020, 11:16 PM

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

Day 31 a 1960's Rawlings Ad poster.jpg

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

quitcrab · #14 01-31-2020, 02:40 AM

Not sure why I am up a 3:30 in the morning but I figured I would check the Brooks thread. Mark that is one nice Rawlings poster. I have never been fortunate enough to to own that one. I remember only seeing it once at a show and I passed up on it. It looks great! It would only look better if it was hanging in my house !

quitcrab · #15 01-31-2020, 06:01 AM

I always have loved the oddball issues. Here is mine of my all time favorite Oriole. I like it because it's on a off white card stock and has that warm vintage feel to it.

ksfarmboy · #16 01-31-2020, 07:07 AM

Mark that is a gorgeous poster!

BaltOrioles · #17 01-31-2020, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by quitcrab

I always have loved the oddball issues. Here is mine of my all time favorite Oriole. I like it because it's on a off white card stock and has that warm vintage feel to it.

I too am a fan of the oddball Orioles stuff. Were you aware that the Sertoma cards come in light and dark variations. I think I like the lighter version better also.

1977 Sertoma Stars #1.JPG
1977 Sertoma Stars #2.JPG
1977 Sertoma Stars #3.JPG

BaltOrioles · #18 01-31-2020, 09:31 AM

Here's another Brooks Robinson oddball that isn't too hard to find, the 1977 Sportscaster cards

The Sportscaster cards were available through a subscription deal, a few cards mailed to you each month. The subjects included a wide variety of sports and I've even seen some non-sports cards. They are 4 1/2" x 6". The early issues appear to be easier to find, because most people tended to cancel their subscription at some point. Some of the later issues can go for big bucks to player and team collectors.

The Orioles I have include Brooks Robinson (1977), Earl Weaver (1978) and Jim Palmer, Mike Flanagan, Frank Robinson, Memorial Stadium (1979)

For those of you who enjoy variations, the Brooks Robinson has two different backs. On the last line at the bottom, one card has a capital A printed, while the other has no A. Not sure why.

Front of card

1977 Sportscasters.jpg

Back of card

SCAN7766-1.jpg

Close up of variation with A printed on the last line

SCAN7766.JPG

Mark70Z · #19 01-31-2020, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by quitcrab

I always have loved the oddball issues. Here is mine of my all time favorite Oriole. I like it because it's on a off white card stock and has that warm vintage feel to it.

I�m with you on the odd ball stuff. I think the Sertoma cards are a nice example of odd and with the light and dark versions it just adds to it. Of corse the Brooks is my favorite example.

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