Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[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

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[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 !

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by 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 !

Scott,

It’s kinda funny to me that PSA is grading not only cards, but all sorts of items that they ultimately put in the players master checklist. I guess nothing will surprise me to get included.

[BaltOrioles]

Previously, I mentioned my attraction to newspaper cutout cards and posters. Does anyone else collect them like I do. I really like them.

Over the years, both the Baltimore Sun and Washington Times have printed posters of the Orioles to be inserted into their newspapers. Today, I'm going to highlight only the posters from the Washington Times. I'm sure that I'm missing a bunch, but here are examples and checklists of what I have from 1996-2004. I don't have any from 2001. Additions to the checklists are appreciated.

1996 - 1996 Orioles All-Stars

1996 Washington Times Newspaper Poster (All-Stars).jpg


1997 - Roberto Alomar, Brady Anderson, Mike Bordick, Eric Davis, Chris Hoiles, Jimmy Key, Mike Mussina, Rafael Palmeiro, Cal Ripken Jr, 1997 Orioles All-Stars

1997 Washington Times Newspaper Poster (Cal Ripken Jr).jpg


1998 - Roberto Alomar, Brady Anderson, Mike Bordick, Eric Davis, Chris Hoiles, Mike Mussina, Rafael Palmeiro, Cal Ripken Jr, B.J. Shurhoff

1998 Washington Times Newspaper Poster (Mike Mussina).jpg


1999 - Brady Anderson/Paul Blair, Albert Belle/Frank Robinson, Mike Bordick/Mark Belanger, Will Clark/Boog Powell, Delino DeShields/Davey Johnson, Charles Johnson/Rick Dempsey, Mike Mussina/Jim Palmer, Cal Ripken Jr/Brooks Robinson, B.J. Surhoff/Don Buford

These are cool, because the posters picture a current & past Orioles player. Brooks is pictured with Cal. I thought they were commemorating the 1969 team, except the catcher is Rick Dempsey instead of Ellie Hendricks.

1999 Washington Times Newspaper Poster (Cal Ripken Jr).jpg


2000 - Albert Belle, Cal Ripken Jr, B.J. Surhoff

2000 Washington Times Newspaper Poster (BJ Surhoff).jpg


2002 - Tony Batista, Jeff Conine, Scott Erickson, Jay Gibbons, Jerry Hairston Jr, Sidney Ponson, David Segui, Chris Singleton

2002 Washington Times Newspaper Poster (Jay Gibbons).jpg


2003 - Tony Batista, Jay Gibbons, Jerry Hairston Jr, Gary Matthews Jr

2003 Washington Times Newspaper Poster (Tony Batista).jpg


2004 - Larry Bigbie, Daniel Cabrera, Javy Lopez, Melvin Mora, Miguel Tejada

2004 Washington Times Newspaper Poster (Miguel Tejada).jpg

[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.

[roarfrom34]

Mark.....I LOVE that Brooks original Slurpee artwork; I got a brain freeze just looking at it!

Back in June of 2010, the Orioles celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the 1970 World Championship team by having a team reunion and also by having the Orioles & Nationals wear throw back uniforms.

I was always a Luke Scott fan and I purchased the batting helmet he wore in that game:



The Orioles also sold a nice limited edition autographed print of the players who attended the reunion & in looking at it now, it's sad to see so many of them have passed away in the past 10 years:

[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

[Mark70Z]

Day 153 (June 1, 2020 – 153)

Today we have the Michael Schechter Associates (MSA) discs. The MSA discs were used for advertising by several different companies by having their logo on the back of the baseball discs. Below are the Brooks Robinson MSA discs for 1976. I guess I should have pictured the fronts as well, but they look “almost” all the same…

1976 Buckmans Discs
1976 Carousel Discs
1976 Crane Potato Chips Discs
1976 Dairy Isle Discs
1976 Isalys/Sweet William Discs
1976 MSA Sports Blank Back Discs
1976 Orbackers Discs
1976 Red Barn Discs
1976 Safelon Discs
1976 Towne Club Discs

Day 153 1976 MSA.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 153 (June 1, 2020 – 153)

Today we have the Michael Schechter Associates (MSA) discs. The MSA discs were used for advertising by several different companies by having their logo on the back of the baseball discs. Below are the Brooks Robinson MSA discs for 1976. I guess I should have pictured the fronts as well, but they look “almost” all the same…

1976 Buckmans Discs
1976 Carousel Discs
1976 Crane Potato Chips Discs
1976 Dairy Isle Discs
1976 Isalys/Sweet William Discs
1976 MSA Sports Blank Back Discs
1976 Orbackers Discs
1976 Red Barn Discs
1976 Safelon Discs
1976 Towne Club Discs

Attachment 402814

Mark,

I've always been a fan of the items MSA produced over the years. I don't know how important variations are to you, but here are a few from the 1976 discs.

First, here's the front of the Brooks Robinson. Like Mark mentioned, they are are pretty much the same.

1976 MSA Discs #2A.JPG


The Carousel discs were nothing more than blank discs, that each store could stamp with their own address. Thus, you will find a variety of different stamped backs. I also have one with Circus Wagon stamped on the back. I'm not sure if they are related to Carousel or a different company altogether.

1976 MSA Discs #5B.JPG 1976 MSA Discs #1B.JPG


The Red Barn discs can be found with or without the address line

1976 MSA Discs #3B.JPG

[BaltOrioles]

I have discussed co-op teams in the past, but one in particular is very interesting.

In 1985 the Daytona Beach Astros were renamed the Daytona Beach Islanders after the Astros moved to Kissimmee, FL. Owned by Texas Rangers VP Larry Schmittou, the Daytona Beach team was a co-op with players from the Rangers and Baltimore Orioles. The Islanders were managed by former Oriole Jim Hutto. It was a weak club, like most co-ops, finishing 53-87, last in the Florida State League. The Islanders had no All-Stars and were outscored 649-474. Hitting only 14 homers in 140 games, led by Jeff Melrose's 3 HRs.

Since co-op teams don't usually receive a teams top prospects, it's interesting to note that four players on the team wore Oriole uniforms.
Allan Ramirez , Bob Milacki, Jeff Tackett and a young Billy Ripken.

Manager Jim Hutto

Hutto, Jim 1.jpg

Program and schedule

1985 Daytona Beach Islanders.jpg 1985 Daytona Beach Islanders (On the River Restaurant).jpg

Team Issued Card set

Bill probably knows, but I believe this is Billy's first card (middle row, 4 cards down). It's the earliest in my collection. Another oddity in the set is the card of Ron Johnson (not the former Tides manager). He has a card in the set, but is shown as "Picture not Available". I hope that wasn't his only baseball card .

1985 Team Daytona Beach Islanders #1.jpg 1985 Team Daytona Beach Islanders #2.jpg
1985 Team Daytona Beach Islanders #3.jpg 1985 Team Daytona Beach Islanders #4.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

I've always been a fan of the items MSA produced over the years. I don't know how important variations are to you, but here are a few from the 1976 discs.

First, here's the front of the Brooks Robinson. Like Mark mentioned, they are are pretty much the same.

The Carousel discs were nothing more than blank discs, that each store could stamp with their own address. Thus, you will find a variety of different stamped backs. I also have one with Circus Wagon stamped on the back. I'm not sure if they are related to Carousel or a different company altogether.

The Red Barn discs can be found with or without the address line

Alan,

I'm with you; I'm a fan. Well, especially with Brooks I really like the variations and with the MSA discs all the different stores advertised.

On the Carousel discs I have several different stamps, but don't actively seek them out. Do you happen to have listing of the known stamps?

I do have both Red Barn discs; address and no address.

Never seen a Circus Wagon one... Wonder what that is?

[David W]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 153 (June 1, 2020 – 153)

Today we have the Michael Schechter Associates (MSA) discs. The MSA discs were used for advertising by several different companies by having their logo on the back of the baseball discs. Below are the Brooks Robinson MSA discs for 1976. I guess I should have pictured the fronts as well, but they look “almost” all the same…

1976 Buckmans Discs
1976 Carousel Discs
1976 Crane Potato Chips Discs
1976 Dairy Isle Discs
1976 Isalys/Sweet William Discs
1976 MSA Sports Blank Back Discs
1976 Orbackers Discs
1976 Red Barn Discs
1976 Safelon Discs
1976 Towne Club Discs

Attachment 402814

You may or may not have all his discs. Here is the link to all of Lou Brocks from various years with some variations as well as some ancillary items.

You can go stark raving mad trying to accumulate Carousel back stamps (I've got about 20 now).

https://www.net54baseball.com/showth...=174114&page=5

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by David W

You may or may not have all his discs. Here is the link to all of Lou Brocks from various years with some variations as well as some ancillary items.

You can go stark raving mad trying to accumulate Carousel back stamps (I've got about 20 now).

David,

I have all of, I'd guess considered, the regular issue Brooks discs for '76 and '77, but I know I don't have near all of the Carousel back stamp variations. I doubt I have anywhere near 20 as well; maybe 10, but I don't have them organized so I can look for them all...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by David W

You may or may not have all his discs. Here is the link to all of Lou Brocks from various years with some variations as well as some ancillary items.

https://www.net54baseball.com/showth...=174114&page=5

Has anyone seen any other of the MSA test lids, like the one David pictured on Page 5 using the Linnett drawing, within the Lou Brock thread?

[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]

[QUOTE=71buc;1987018]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

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!

Thanks Mike!

Man, that's a great looking '71 banner. Now you have two of them; where do you display?

[BaltOrioles]

Here are a few more pins. These are known as PM10 stadium pins. There are quite a few different player pins out there, but for some reason not a lot of Orioles. Players from the Dodgers, Giants and Yankees are popular and seem to be more plentiful. They often came with ribbons or other stuff attached to them.

I have the two easiest Orioles, which doesn't suggest that they are common.

I know that there are a few other Orioles out there, but they never show up. A fellow O's collector, Wayne Johnson, has some. I'm fairly sure he has a Jerry Walker and at least one other I can't remember. Please post any other Orioles that you have.....

Jim Gentile & Gus Triandos

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Here is the Orioles Holy Grail of PM10 pins (Not mine)... It's currently available on eBay for around $5K. I would love to have it, but also enjoy being married.

Brooks Robinson

PM10.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Here are a few more pins. These are known as PM10 stadium pins. There are quite a few different player pins out there, but for some reason not a lot of Orioles. Players from the Dodgers, Giants and Yankees are popular and seem to be more plentiful. They often came with ribbons or other stuff attached to them.

I have the two easiest Orioles, which doesn't suggest that they are common.

Here is the Orioles Holy Grail of PM10 pins (Not mine)... It's currently available on eBay for around $5K. I would love to have it, but also enjoy being married.

Brooks Robinson

Attachment 403195

Alan:

Nice looking pins.....Is their a reason why the Brooks is so scarce? Is it simply due to his popularity or is it for another reason?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Here are a few more pins. These are known as PM10 stadium pins. There are quite a few different player pins out there, but for some reason not a lot of Orioles. Players from the Dodgers, Giants and Yankees are popular and seem to be more plentiful. They often came with ribbons or other stuff attached to them.

I have the two easiest Orioles, which doesn't suggest that they are common.

I know that there are a few other Orioles out there, but they never show up. A fellow O's collector, Wayne Johnson, has some. I'm fairly sure he has a Jerry Walker and at least one other I can't remember. Please post any other Orioles that you have.....

Here is the Orioles Holy Grail of PM10 pins (Not mine)... It's currently available on eBay for around $5K. I would love to have it, but also enjoy being married.

Those are some very nice PM10 pins that you have. You're absolutely correc that these pins are few and far between.

The 1959 PM10 pin of Brooks is definitely scarce and have only seen a couple since I've been collecting. There was one in REA a few years ago and went for 4K if I'm not mistaken. I've also seen another PM10 pin with his B&W rookie photo on the pin as well. I remember, quite a number of years ago, it was in an auction and i bid to $1500, which I didn't think I'd ever do, but still came up short. I can't really remember what it ultimately went for, but it was more than my bid that's for sure.

[roarfrom34]

John Lowenstein game used jersey and signed game used Adirondack bat: