Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

I don't collect newspapers, but for some strange reason, I've been drawn to newspaper inserts and cutouts over the years. Previous posts have mentioned the Scrapbooks cards from 1960-63, 1970-71 Dayton Daily News cards and the 1971 Baltimore Sun newspaper posters.

I don't know much about these, but in 1984 SportsFirst printed some 10x12 posters in their paper. They are cutouts and not inserted posters. I believe SportsFirst was affiliated with the News-American newspaper in some way. Not sure if it was a separate newspaper or an insert to the News-American paper. Any info out there ??

I have six different posters, with dupes of Storm Davis and John Shelby. Luckily, the six I have include Cal Ripken Jr, Eddie Murray and Jim Palmer. I don't have any kind of checklist beyond the six shown.

1984 SportsFirst Poster 10x12 (Cal Ripken Jr).jpg

1984 SportsFirst Poster 10x12 (Eddie Murray).jpg

1984 SportsFirst Poster 10x12 (Jim Dwyer).jpg

1984 SportsFirst Poster 10x12 (Jim Palmer).jpg

1984 SportsFirst Poster 10x12 (John Shelby).jpg

1984 SportsFirst Poster 10x12 (Storm Davis).jpg

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I don't collect newspapers, but for some strange reason, I've been drawn to newspaper inserts and cutouts over the years. Previous posts have mentioned the Scrapbooks cards from 1960-63, 1970-71 Dayton Daily News cards and the 1971 Baltimore Sun newspaper posters.

I don't know much about these, but in 1984 SportsFirst printed some 10x12 posters in their paper. They are cutouts and not inserted posters. I believe SportsFirst was affiliated with the News-American newspaper in some way. Not sure if it was a separate newspaper or an insert to the News-American paper. Any info out there ??

Alan...I believe SportsFirst was a separate paper, but I can confirm that with Bill S. (who wrote for the News American) on our Zoom call tomorrow...

A few years back on Craigslist, I saw this metal Cal Ripken Jr. sign & I immediately recognized it as being one that was displayed on Eutaw Street with other members of the Orioles Hall of Fame.

The seller told me he knew someone at the company that manufactured/installed them and at one point the Orioles wanted larger signs and they replaced them all & he was given the "old" Ripken sign for his son (who was a fan), which was then displayed in his son's room for a few years. The son had since grown up and moved out and dad thought it was time for the sign to find a new home (the second photo is what you'd see today).

[ripfan008]

Alan, I never knew those posters existed. Thank you for sharing them.

Bill, I can't believe you found the original Eutaw St. Ripken O's HOF sign on Craigslist! Do you consider that your luckiest find ever?

I first started following the Orioles in 1988, of course the infamous year they started 0-21. The very next year was one of the most exciting in my life when the Why Not O's went to the final weekend battling for first place (I was CRUSHED they lost).

Here is a phantom 1989 Orioles World Series press pin:

1989 Orioles World Series Phantom Pin.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Alan, I never knew those posters existed. Thank you for sharing them.

Bill, I can't believe you found the original Eutaw St. Ripken O's HOF sign on Craigslist! Do you consider that your luckiest find ever?

I first started following the Orioles in 1988, of course the infamous year they started 0-21. The very next year was one of the most exciting in my life when the Why Not O's went to the final weekend battling for first place (I was CRUSHED they lost).

Hey Mike:

Yeah that was a very lucky find indeed!

I agree those final weekend losses to the Jays in '89 were crushing indeed...Here is the plate umpires line up card to the infamous Dave Johnson pitched game that Saturday afternoon (BTW which is still currently displayed in the executive office lobby in the warehouse at Camden Yards, where they had an entire display case dedicated to the Why Not? season):



Mark...the sign is still on the floor leaning up against the wall in my hobby room (due to it's weight, I'm not sure how to display it properly).

Well today is the 38th anniversary of Game 1 of Cal Jr.'s Consecutive Game Streak. Here is the plate umpires line up cards to the thay game as well as a ticket stub (21,632 fans witnessed history that afternoon & didn't realize it!):

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mark...the sign is still on the floor leaning up against the wall in my hobby room (due to it's weight, I'm not sure how to display it properly).

Well today is the 38th anniversary of Game 1 of Cal Jr.'s Consecutive Game Streak. Here is the plate umpires line up cards to the thay game as well as a ticket stub (21,632 fans witnessed history that afternoon & didn't realize it!):

Bill,

When is the museum open for business? I know I'd pay to get in...

[Mark70Z]

Day 152 (May 31, 2020 – 152)

If you’ve lived long enough, or had any type of childhood, I’m sure you’ve had a Slurpee and of course the “brain- freeze” to go along. In 1972 7-Eleven stores had Slurpee sports-themed trading cups in which Brooks was included. I’ve seen a 7-Eleven Trading Cup Scorecard before, picturing all of the player cups, but don’t have one personally. There were 60 different players on the baseball cups in 1972.

1972 7-Eleven Slurpee cup

Day 152 a 1972 Slurpee front.jpg
Day 152 b 1972 Slurpee back.jpg

In 1973 the 7-Eleven stores added an addition to its 60 baseball cups which were baseball HOF stars of the past. The HOF player cups were in a sepia tone on the cups and the era’s stars appeared in color. Brooks was included in 1973 and is the same picture on the front of the cup, but a variation on the back. Again, there was a 7-Eleven Trading Cup Scorecard, but AGAIN, don’t have it.

1973 7-Eleven Slurpee cup

Day 152 c 1973 Slurpee front.jpg
Day 152 d 1973 Slurpee back.jpg

Last year Scott (quitcrab) called me about the original artwork for the Brooks Slurpee cup he saw at one of the shows he was attending and asked if I was interested. Of course, I had to have it and paid too much for it (BUT LOVE IT), so here you go…

1972/1973 Slurpee cup artwork

Day 152 z.jpg

[quitcrab]

I have never seen the 7-11 cup checklist either. I don’t think you paid too much for the original artwork. Wait until PSA starts grading them! It’s a great one of a kind piece . You have a nice collection Mark !

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

[B]

Last year Scott (quitcrab) called me about the original artwork for the Brooks Slurpee cup he saw at one of the shows he was attending and asked if I was interested. Of course, I had to have it and paid too much for it (BUT LOVE IT), so here you go…

1972/1973 Slurpee cup artwork

Attachment 402665

Mark,

Very nice piece. You definitely need to get it autographed by Brooks.

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 152 (May 31, 2020 – 152)

If you’ve lived long enough, or had any type of childhood, I’m sure you’ve had a Slurpee and of course the “brain- freeze” to go along. In 1972 7-Eleven stores had Slurpee sports-themed trading cups in which Brooks was included. I’ve seen a 7-Eleven Trading Cup Scorecard before, picturing all of the player cups, but don’t have one personally. There were 60 different players on the baseball cups in 1972.

1972 7-Eleven Slurpee cup

Attachment 402661
Attachment 402662

In 1973 the 7-Eleven stores added an addition to its 60 baseball cups which were baseball HOF stars of the past. The HOF player cups were in a sepia tone on the cups and the era’s stars appeared in color. Brooks was included in 1973 and is the same picture on the front of the cup, but a variation on the back. Again, there was a 7-Eleven Trading Cup Scorecard, but AGAIN, don’t have it.

1973 7-Eleven Slurpee cup

Attachment 402663
Attachment 402664

Last year Scott (quitcrab) called me about the original artwork for the Brooks Slurpee cup he saw at one of the shows he was attending and asked if I was interested. Of course, I had to have it and paid too much for it (BUT LOVE IT), so here you go…

1972/1973 Slurpee cup artwork

Attachment 402665

Dishwasher safe? Lol
So cool

[71buc]

[QUOTE=Mark70Z;1985950]Day 152 (May 31, 2020 – 152)

If you’ve lived long enough, or had any type of childhood, I’m sure you’ve had a Slurpee and of course the “brain- freeze” to go along. In 1972 7-Eleven stores had Slurpee sports-themed trading cups in which Brooks was included. I’ve seen a 7-Eleven Trading Cup Scorecard before, picturing all of the player cups, but don’t have one personally. There were 60 different players on the baseball cups in 1972.

1972 7-Eleven Slurpee cup

Attachment 402661
Attachment 402662

In 1973 the 7-Eleven stores added an addition to its 60 baseball cups which were baseball HOF stars of the past. The HOF player cups were in a sepia tone on the cups and the era’s stars appeared in color. Brooks was included in 1973 and is the same picture on the front of the cup, but a variation on the back. Again, there was a 7-Eleven Trading Cup Scorecard, but AGAIN, don’t have it.


Last year Scott (quitcrab) called me about the original artwork for the Brooks Slurpee cup he saw at one of the shows he was attending and asked if I was interested. Of course, I had to have it and paid too much for it (BUT LOVE IT), so here you go…

1972/1973 Slurpee cup artwork



Very cool!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Alan...I believe SportsFirst was a separate paper, but I can confirm that with Bill S. (who wrote for the News American) on our Zoom call tomorrow...

A few years back on Craigslist, I saw this metal Cal Ripken Jr. sign & I immediately recognized it as being one that was displayed on Eutaw Street with other members of the Orioles Hall of Fame.

The seller told me he knew someone at the company that manufactured/installed them and at one point the Orioles wanted larger signs and they replaced them all & he was given the "old" Ripken sign for his son (who was a fan), which was then displayed in his son's room for a few years. The son had since grown up and moved out and dad thought it was time for the sign to find a new home (the second photo is what you'd see today).

So very cool! Where do u have it displayed?