Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

Mark70Z · #1 04-11-2020, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

This leaves Brooks Robinson and Frank Robinson with 4 different front/back combos.

Alan,

I thought the black was just light on these cards. Is it actually grey?

BaltOrioles · #2 04-11-2020, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

I thought the black was just light on these cards. Is it actually grey?

Mark,

I believe it's considered a variation by most collectors. The color of the name is definitely lighter, whether it's gray or light black. The rest of the black print on the cards is normal, so I don't think they are print defects. Plus, there are plenty of both types. I haven't found either the black or gray tougher than the other.

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Mark70Z · #3 04-12-2020, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

I believe it's considered a variation by most collectors. The color of the name is definitely lighter, whether it's gray or light black. The rest of the black print on the cards is normal, so I don't think they are print defects. Plus, there are plenty of both types. I haven't found either the black or gray tougher than the other.

Thanks for the information. I know I only have one of each for Brooks so I'm glad I know there's more items to search. Mine aren't in the greatest shape, but I'm fine with a bit of border issues.

Mark70Z · #4 04-12-2020, 06:21 AM

Happy Easter Sunday!

Day 103 (April 12, 2020 – 103)

It’s not a very good scan and I really didn’t want to take it out of the holder (sorry about that), but at least you can somewhat see the Brooksie item. This is a 1965 Bazooka transparency used to make the Brooks Robinson #30 portrait. I don’t have the Bazooka box or the panel (which includes Ron Santo #28, Elston Howard #29 along with Brooks Robinson #30), nor do I even have the individual cutout (I’m a slacker; I know). I’ve seen them available a few times over the years, but just wasn’t on the top of my priority list (or likely didn’t have any money) at the time.

1965 Bazooka Brooks Robinson #30

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I pictured in B&W as well to maybe view a tad better.

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roarfrom34 · #5 04-12-2020, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Happy Easter Sunday!

Day 103 (April 12, 2020 � 103)

It�s not a very good scan and I really didn�t want to take it out of the holder (sorry about that), but at least you can somewhat see the Brooksie item. This is a 1965 Bazooka transparency used to make the Brooks Robinson #30 portrait. I don�t have the Bazooka box or the panel (which includes Ron Santo #28, Elston Howard #29 along with Brooks Robinson #30), nor do I even have the individual cutout (I�m a slacker; I know). I�ve seen them available a few times over the years, but just wasn�t on the top of my priority list (or likely didn�t have any money) at the time.

1965 Bazooka Brooks Robinson #30

That's an awesome piece Mark.....You have to love anything from the Topps Vault!

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