Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Another minor league set I'm working on is a set of 1995 Bowie BaySox photos that were giveaways at the stadium. Bowie has been the Orioles AA affiliate since 1993 and over the years have had some nice giveaways. I have three out of ?? photos. Looking for additions to the checklist. The photos are 8x10 on glossy paper.

Think it's a nice setup on those 8X10's. Gotta be more than the three...

[roarfrom34]

Cal Ripken Jr. Rochester Red Wings paycheck dated 07/08/81

[roarfrom34]

My Bowie BaySox collection is limited other than this game used jersey of Ryan Ripken from 2019:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Cal Ripken Jr. Rochester Red Wings paycheck dated 07/08/81

WOW! This is NICE!!

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

WOW! This is NICE!!

Here are a couple Red Wings checks made out to Cal Ripken Sr.

One from his playing days during Spring Training 1961 (cashed at a Sunoco Station in Daytona Beach):



And another from his managerial days with the Red Wings in 1970:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here are a couple Red Wings checks made out to Cal Ripken Sr.

Think the checks are a neat collectible for sure.

[Mark70Z]

Day 126 (May 5, 2020 – 126)

Metal thermometer made by Figgie International Inc. of the Norman Rockwell, “Gee, Thanks Brooks” painting image. Made in the good ‘ole U.S.A.

1984 Figgie International Inc. thermometer

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Today I’ll include the December 1, 1994 Sotheby’s auction catalog with the Norman Rockwell “Gee, Thanks, Brooks” on the cover. The Sotheby’s auction is where Brooks bought the original Rockwell painting. Of course, Brooks donated the painting he purchased at Sotheby’s. In a 2015 Forbes article by David Seideman he stated about Brooks, “What better way to celebrate Brooks Robinson than life imitating art. After all, he personifies Rockwell’s patriotic ideals for perseverance, compassion, and teamwork, proving time again that nice guys can finish first.”

Day 126 Publication 1994 Sotheby's December 1 1.jpg

[quitcrab]

What’s the story behind the Rockwell?
So the owner of Rawlings commissioned Rockwell to paint it'? How much did that cost Rawlings??

How much did Brooks pay for the painting at auction?
Who owned the painting when Brooks purchased it ?
How long did Brooks own it? Did it hang in his house?
Who owns it now and, where does it hang?
What did they pay for it ?

I think I know a couple of the answers but I want a expert to chime in .

I like the thermometer Mark posted, rarely do you see a thermometer in the horizontal position.
Also for those who don’t know this, Rockwell painted himself into the crowed.