Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by tpirate

I am fairly new to this site, but I just wanted to join in and say how much I have enjoyed seeing the items from your collections. I especially appreciate the complimentary attitude that is shared among collectors here. Alan Strout is a friend of mine and referred me to this site. You will not find a finer person than Alan, I am thankful to call him my friend. He loves to talk about the Orioles, Postcards, Tadder Photos, Minor League Programs, etc.. But, he doesn't talk much about himself, which brings me to my first post.Attachment 391028

Alan won a contest through Topps. The contest was Be A Pro For A Day, so after he won, he spent a day as an Aberdeen Ironbird. Part of the prize package was to be included in the 2014 Topps Heritage set. It's a short print, you can find them on eBay. People send him fan mail asking for his autograph. I love it, he says he never has to buy a Sharpie. No Orioles collection is complete without an Alan Strout card.

Alan, you've been holding out on us!!! Bill, thanks for sharing this fantastic story on Alan & please post as often as you can!

Bill

[Mark70Z]

I have the not as popular non-signed version of the short print card .

2014 Topps Heritage - Alan Strout

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[Mark70Z]

Day 88 (March 28, 2020 – 088)

I was going to post these in two separate days, but they are so similar I may as well consolidate into one day…

When the Orioles won the American League Championship a plastic serving tray was produced by the Orioles sponsor, National Beer. The tray a 1966 Orioles team photo and states American League Champions 1966. The serving tray measures around 9”x14”.

1966 National Beer American League Champions serving tray

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Shortly after the Baltimore Orioles won the 1966 World Series a plastic serving tray was produced. The tray was issued by one of their sponsors National Beer. The serving tray has a color team picture and states World Champions 1966; the hard-plastic tray measures about 9”x14”.
1966 National Beer World Champions Serving Tray

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I misplaced my WS plastic tray, so I had to grab a screen shot; I’m sorry I know…

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

I have the not as popular non-signed version of the short print card .

2014 Topps Heritage - Alan Strout

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Mark,

This reminds me of a funny story I heard years ago. Do you know what the rarest Bob Feller item is? It's something he hasn't autographed. You have the rare unsigned card. If you ever want to reduce it's value, I'll autograph it for you sometime.