Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[roarfrom34]

Alan:

I've never seen those postcards before...Here is a random picture I took in 1985 of an Orioles ballgirl spinning a child during the 7th Inning Stretch (can you imagine that being done in 2020??).



I'm thinking that the Miss Orioles' represented the team at local community events or taverns (they were sponsored by Busch Beer) to drum up interest in the club.

As an aside, a couple of those Miss Orioles' married Oriole players (Kathy Lioi at one time was married to Bill Swaggerty & Bonnie Lorber is married to John Habyan).

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Alan:

I've never seen those postcards before...Here is a random picture I took in 1985 of an Orioles ballgirl spinning a child during the 7th Inning Stretch (can you imagine that being done in 2020??).

I'm thinking that the Miss Orioles' represented the team at local community events or taverns (they were sponsored by Busch Beer) to drum up interest in the club.

As an aside, a couple of those Miss Orioles' married Orioles players (Kathy Lioi at one time was married to Bill Swaggerty & Bonnie Lorber is married to John Habyan).

That and imagine bat day!

[roarfrom34]

In 1992, the Babe Ruth Museum held an exhibit related to the career of Cal Ripken Jr. that went from May to October....Here is a framed 2' x 3' broadside promoting that exhibit which were made to be posted at area MARC Train Stations. Fortunately, my buddy and I knew someone affiliated with the museum and they saved a couple for us:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Alan:

I've never seen those postcards before...Here is a random picture I took in 1985 of an Orioles ballgirl spinning a child during the 7th Inning Stretch (can you imagine that being done in 2020??).

Bill,

I'm thinking the girl in your photo is the same one on the 1986 postcard.

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I'm thinking that the Miss Orioles' represented the team at local community events or taverns (they were sponsored by Busch Beer) to drum up interest in the club.

As an aside, a couple of those Miss Orioles' married Orioles players (Kathy Lioi at one time was married to Bill Swaggerty & Bonnie Lorber is married to John Habyan).

That is very interesting. I did not know that...

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Bill,

I thinking the girl in your photo is the same one on the 1986 postcard.

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As I look closer to the date on the back of the photo, it's dated May 1986 (so it probably is!).

[horzverti]

Here are some early to mid-1960s snapshots. Looks like most were taken at Yankee Stadium.

Who is the player at top middle?

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by horzverti

Here are some early to mid-1960s snapshots. Looks like most were taken at Yankee Stadium.

Who is the player at top middle?

can you enlarge them a little larger?

[horzverti]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

can you enlarge them a little larger?

Enlarged. Thanks Mark!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by horzverti

I have more Orioles snapshots but I am currently receiving a site error when I try to post. Those pics are mostly at Yankee Stadium. I’ll try again later.

Also, how do I enlarge the photo so that you can see them more clearly?

I find that putting them in your photos on a laptop/desktop computer then posting from there they show up larger. If I use my phone they are always small.

I love snapshots and it looks like you have some great ones there... Hope I get to see them a bit bigger.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by horzverti

Enlarged. Thanks Mark!

Those snapshots are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing them.

[horzverti]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Those snapshots are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing them.

I have more from most of the AL teams from the era - and many Yankees. I wanted to share these Orioles snappers in this great thread. I am happy that you enjoyed viewing them.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by horzverti

Here are some early to mid-1960s snapshots. Looks like most were taken at Yankee Stadium.

Who is the player at top middle?

It looks like Larry Haney.

Haney, Larry 1.jpg