Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Alan:

I'll be honest with you that I had completely forgotten about that...I know I was given a ticket to make up for my subscription unused balance but totally had forgotten that contest! As an aside, what did you win, just tickets too?

Bill,

I don't really remember why I even entered, but I do remember when the Orioles called me, they said "We never expected anyone from Maine to win, in fact we never expected anyone from Maine to enter". Since, I hadn't had many chances to go to Memorial Stadium over the years, my wife and I went down. I think they upped the prize a little because of the distance we traveled. We got tickets to the whole weekend series against Boston, a tour of the stadium, watched Orioles batting practice before the rest of the fans came into the park and a goody bag. I do remember our seats were beside Tom Neidenfuer's girlfriend in the Orioles family section. For those curious, Tom's girlfriend at the time was actress Judy Landers, now his wife.

I don't know if I was the reason, but I've noticed that most of the Orioles contests after that were limited to residents living in Maryland and surrounding states, but not Maine.

[Mark70Z]

Day 97 (April 6, 2020 – 097)

“EXTRA” put out by The News American in Baltimore Maryland. Just by coincidence it’s dated April 6, 1975. The article enclosed which is also listed on the front of the insert is “Brooks Robinson and His Gloveful of Memories”.

EXTRA The Magazine of The News American Baltimore, Maryland Sunday, April 6, 1975

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[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Today Clint has an 1980 Rich Dauer home game used Jersey. Dauer played his ten-year career with the Baltimore Orioles and was part of the 1983 World Series.

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[roarfrom34]

On June 23, 1980 the Southern League All Star Team was scheduled to play the Atlanta Braves in an exhibition game in Jacksonville. The Charlotte O's represented on this All Star squad included a 19 year old Cal Ripken Jr., as well as the late John Denman & Drungo Hazewood. Ironically one of the team members was future Orioles manager Buck Showalter (who played for Nashville).

Unfortunately the game was rained out (the first rainout in Jacksonville all season).

Here is a program, roster & team signed ball from my collection that I obtained from the manager of this team, Jimmy Williams (who would eventually become an Orioles coach):

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

On June 23, 1980 the Southern League All Star Team was scheduled to play the Atlanta Braves in an exhibition game in Jacksonville. The Charlotte O's represented on this All Star squad included a 19 year old Cal Ripken Jr., as well as the late John Denman & Drungo Hazewood.
Here is a program, roster & team signed ball from my collection that I obtained from the manager of this team, Jimmy Williams (who would eventually become an Orioles coach):

Bill,

I love the program. It reminded me of a couple exhibition programs hosted by the Charlotte O's from my collection.

The first program is similar to the 1980 program. In 1976, the Charlotte O's hosted an exhibition game with the Southern League All-Stars and the Braves. It was the first year Charlotte was an affiliate of the Orioles.

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The roster included future Orioles Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. Other notables on the Southern League All-Stars included Dale Murphy and future O's pitcher Tim Stoddard, who started in the White Sox organization. I believe that Barry Barnell listed is actually major leaguer Barry Bonnell.

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The second program is a exhibition game between the Charlotte O's and their parent club in 1984.

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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Bill,

I love the program. It reminded me of a couple exhibition programs hosted by the Charlotte O's from my collection.

The second program is a exhibition game between the Charlotte O's and their parent club in 1984.

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Here is the Orioles team poster (sponsored by Armour Hot Dogs) that was given away that night in Charlotte in '84..I've always liked that '84 logo as well:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is the Orioles team poster (sponsored by Armour Hot Dogs) that was given away that night in Charlotte in '84..I've always liked that '84 logo as well:

Great poster! I liked the logo they used as well.

Hey, that was a great looking signed ball you showed as well...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

The roster included future Orioles Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. Other notables on the Southern League All-Stars included Dale Murphy and future O's pitcher Tim Stoddard, who started in the White Sox organization. I believe that Barry Barnell listed is actually major leaguer Barry Bonnell.

Alan,

Do you have any pictures of Eddie wearing the uniform that was pictured in the program?