Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Hi guys. We made it to Sarasota and are all settled in for the winter. A few days ago, Bill posted a nice photo of Tito Landrum's historic HR. I thought it was a good time to post of couple more Tito items.

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Tito Landrum).JPG Landrum, Tito 2 - Copy.jpg


It also made me think, are there any other players, that played only briefly for the Orioles, but are remembered for a moment in O's history? I'm guessing Tito Landrum would be #1 on that list.

Ryan Minor comes to mind for replacing Cal Ripken, when the streak ended.

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I would like to hear any thoughts from you.

[ripfan008]

Good afternoon,

Below are photos from a 1959 Phillies Cigar Orioles Story booklet, including a page with a still young Brooks.

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[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Hi guys. We made it to Sarasota and are all settled in for the winter. A few days ago, Bill posted a nice photo of Tito Landrum's historic HR. I thought it was a good time to post of couple more Tito items.

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It also made me think, are there any other players, that played only briefly for the Orioles, but are remembered for a moment in O's history? I'm guessing Tito Landrum would be #1 on that list.

Ryan Minor comes to mind for replacing Cal Ripken, when the streak ended.

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I would like to hear any thoughts from you.

Hi Alan,

I'd say Steve Finley, Pete Harnish, and Curt Schilling, all too briefly Orioles before the infamous Glenn Davis trade.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Hi guys. We made it to Sarasota and are all settled in for the winter. A few days ago, Bill posted a nice photo of Tito Landrum's historic HR. I thought it was a good time to post of couple more Tito items.

It also made me think, are there any other players, that played only briefly for the Orioles, but are remembered for a moment in O's history? I'm guessing Tito Landrum would be #1 on that list.

Ryan Minor comes to mind for replacing Cal Ripken, when the streak ended.

I would like to hear any thoughts from you.

I'll nominate pitcher Dave Johnson who was pressed into service after Pete Harnisch stepped on a rusty nail the night before a key start in Toronto by pitching seven strong innings & leaving the game with a 3-1 lead in the 8th inning.

Here is the plate umpire's lineup card from that memorable game as well as a display of the '89 Why Not? season located in the Orioles executive offices in 2019...The Orioles borrowed it and placed it inside the case...

[Mark70Z]

Day 287 (October 13, 2020 - 287)

In the first two games of the WS Baltimore comes away with two one-run wins (4-3 and 6-5); O’s up 2-0.

On Tuesday, October 13, 1970, was the 3rd game of the Series. Game 3 brought the Orioles back home to Memorial Stadium.

The pitchers for the game were Dave McNally for the Orioles and Tony Cloninger for the Reds.

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The Daily News from October 14, 1970 showing a recap of the game with the front page stating, “Birds Slam Reds, 9-3”; “Go 3-Up; F. Robinson, M’Nally HR”.

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1970 WS Game 3 Ticket Stub

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A few highlights from Game 3

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Day 287 Photo UPI 70 WS JB dive.jpg
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Topps - Game 3

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Orioles win 9-3. The winning pitcher for Game 3 was Dave McNally.

[roarfrom34]

Great Game 3 items Mark! I know I posted this early on in this thread, but here is the lineup card that hung in the Orioles' dugout that afternoon & was retrieved postgame for a fan by an usher:

[BaltOrioles]

Some great items from the 1970 World Series. I remember my teachers allowing me to leave class when the games started and go up to the library and watch.

Here are a few more items from the series.

1970 World Series Tickets notice (look at those prices)

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1970 World Series Media Guides

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1970 World Series programs (third party versions)

1970 World Series (Cloud for Governor).jpg 1970 World Series (Stadiums).jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Some great items from the 1970 World Series. I remember my teachers allowing me to leave class when the games started and go up to the library and watch.

Here are a few more items from the series.

1970 World Series Tickets notice (look at those prices)

1970 World Series Media Guides

1970 World Series programs (third party versions)

Alan,

WOW! Great items; thanks for posting those. I'd love to pick up some of those 3rd party versions.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Great Game 3 items Mark! I know I posted this early on in this thread, but here is the lineup card that hung in the Orioles' dugout that afternoon & was retrieved postgame for a fan by an usher:

I LOVE that lineup card... That is AWESOME! (probably said something like that the first time you posted as well...)

[Fleerfan]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 287 (October 13, 2020 - 287)

In the first two games of the WS Baltimore comes away with two one-run wins (4-3 and 6-5); O’s up 2-0.

On Tuesday, October 13, 1970, was the 3rd game of the Series. Game 3 brought the Orioles back home to Memorial Stadium.

The pitchers for the game were Dave McNally for the Orioles and Tony Cloninger for the Reds.

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The Daily News from October 14, 1970 showing a recap of the game with the front page stating, “Birds Slam Reds, 9-3”; “Go 3-Up; F. Robinson, M’Nally HR”.

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1970 WS Game 3 Ticket Stub

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A few highlights from Game 3

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Topps - Game 3

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Orioles win 9-3. The winning pitcher for Game 3 was Dave McNally.

The first wire photo reminded me of the cover of the Sports Hero book on Brooks Robinson which I checked out from the school library to do a book report back in 5th grade.

[ksfarmboy]

Mark I’m loving the 1970 World Series vibe. I hope the Orioles can close it out in game 5.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Mark I’m loving the 1970 World Series vibe. I hope the Orioles can close it out in game 5.

Me too...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Mark I’m loving the 1970 World Series vibe. I hope the Orioles can close it out in game 5.

Me too...

[Mark70Z]

Day 289 (October 15, 2020 – 289)

On Thursday, October 15, 1970, was the 5th and final game of the 1970 World Series where the Orioles clinched the Series in five games. The final game was played in Memorial Stadium and it was questionable whether the game would be played at all due to rain. The outfield was wet, and the game started in a light drizzle, but ultimately the rain subsided, and the game was on...

Fair or foul Brooks snags Johnny’s liner in the 9th.

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Topps card captures the celebration...

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A few photos from Game 5:

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Orioles win 9-3 to be the World Series champs for 1970! Winning pitcher for Game 5 was Mike Cuellar.

Brooks Robinson won the World Series MVP Award hitting .429 for the Series and made some great defensive plays (to B’more fans - typical plays) in the field.

After Brooks was named MVP and was presented a new car, Johnny Bench said, “If we had known he wanted a car that badly we would have chipped in and bought him one.”

Quote: "He's not at his locker yet, but four guys are over there interviewing his glove." - Rex Barney to reporters looking to interview Brooks Robinson after the 1970 World Series

Here’s a couple more Cincinnati Reds quotes relating to Brooks from the 1970 World Series:

Quote: "I will become a left-handed hitter to keep the ball away from that guy." - Johnny Bench

Quote: "Very nice (play) . . . where do they plug Mr. Hoover in?" - Lee May

Quote: "Brooks Robinson belongs in a higher league." - Pete Rose

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Fleerfan

The first wire photo reminded me of the cover of the Sports Hero book on Brooks Robinson which I checked out from the school library to do a book report back in 5th grade.

Yes; love the cover of the Sports Hero book. I guess they were all library books...