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11-05-2020, 08:34 AM
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Chuck Caldwell Figures
If you ever visited Gettysburg, PA you might have stumbled upon a shop that sold hand made clay figures. Chuck Caldwell was an artist that created figures from a wide range of categories, including presidents, entertainment and military subjects. Chuck was commissioned by several museums to do figures for them.
I'm sad I never made it to his shop, but do have a couple of his baseball figures in my collection. Chuck passed away in 2019 and I've been corresponding with his son to see if I can get a list of Orioles figures that were made. His son believes his father kept a complete list, but hasn't found it yet. All of his figures are 1/1 and totaled over 15,000 different examples. I have to believe a Brooks Robinson could be in someone's collection somewhere. Here's a short 3 minute video about Chuck Caldwell. Bill please take note of the 1:25 mark.... https://www.eveningsun.com/videos/ne...home/97111668/ Here are the two Orioles figures I have. The pictures don't really do them justice. They are pretty neat. 1993 Brady Anderson 1993 Chuck Caldwell Figurine (Brady Anderson).jpg 1993 Chuck Caldwell Figurine (Brady Anderson) #1.jpg 1990 Gregg Olson 1990 Chuck Caldwell Figurine (Gregg Olson).JPG 
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11-06-2020, 03:06 AM
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Those figures look very well done. Did you choose the players or was that what was available?
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11-06-2020, 03:10 AM
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Day 311 (November 6, 2020 – 311)
Heritage Sports Collectibles Auction was held on November 6, 2015. Prior to the auction a flyer for the upcoming event was sent to registered bidders. Below is the flyer I received for the upcoming auction. Day 311 2015 a Heritage Sports Auction Flyer November 6 (1).jpg Through Heritage Brooks was selling his personal collection and donated all the proceeds to benefit charity. While a lot of Brooks’ memorabilia were already in the market this auction brought the cream of the crop for collectors. One of my personal favorites was his 1955 rookie contract along with Brooks’ 1964 American League MVP award. The ’64 MVP award went for $155,350; I was one of the underbidders on that one. Of course, there were a tremendous of other awesome items as well including his ‘1966 and ’70 World Series ring. I REALLY went all out (for me at least) on the game used flip-up sunglasses but came up short; believe they went for $7k. In fact, I came up short on “everything” I bid on. The original Norman Rockwell painting that Brooks owned was also being sold through Heritage, but it was sold by private treaty. 2015 Heritage Sports Collectibles Auction catalogue Day 311 2015 b Heritage Sports Auction Catalog November 6 (1).jpg Day 311 2015 c Heritage Auctions Sports Auctions back November 6 (1).jpg
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11-06-2020, 01:23 PM
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I was fortunate enough to win a lot from the 2015 Heritage Auction, even though I never placed a bid.
I was turning 50 right around the time of the auction, and for my birthday, my brother placed the winning bid on a lot of autographed items which included a 1966 Sports Illustrated with Brooks and Frank on the cover for the World Series (which included a note from the person from SI who sent him the magazine), an autographed copy of the Orioles 30th Anniversary program, and a copy of the 1st issue of Sports Illustrated that had been presented to Brooks. It does appear to be an authentic 1st issue and not a copy as it does contain the subscription card, and of course the foldout with 1954 Topps cards. It was the best birthday gift I have ever received as I was completely blown away by the surprise of receiving some items from Brooks' personal collection. My brother is the greatest! Here are pictures of the items that were in the lot:
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11-07-2020, 03:05 AM
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11-07-2020, 03:11 AM
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Day 312 (November 7, 2020 – 312)
The 1974 Topps All Star Third Baseman #334 pictured Brooks in the AL and Ron Santo from the NL. The card isn’t one of my favorites but has two great third baseman pictured. I’ll start off with a 1974 Topps blank back. 1974 Topps #334 blank back Day 312 a 1974 Topps #334 Robinson Santo blank back.jpg Day 312 b 1974 Topps #334 Robinson Santo blank back back.jpg Really don’t have a good-looking example of this card, but here’s an off center, lopsided, example for your viewing pleasure. 1974 Topps #334 Day 312 c 1974 Topps AS #334.jpg Day 312 d 1974 Topps AS #334 back.jpg 1974 OPC #334 – back Day 312 d 1974 OPC AS #334 back.jpg Oh, and how bout a magazine insert… Day 312 e 1974 Topps AS magazine.jpg
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11-07-2020, 04:53 AM
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Blank back ? Thanks Scott Last edited by quitcrab; 11-07-2020 at 09:23 AM.
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11-06-2020, 05:52 PM
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Chuck Caldwell Figures
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I came across both figures at a card show around 20 years ago and thought they were cool. I don't think I paid more than $20 each and researched them afterward. I know Caldwell did a Ripken, but don't know about a Brooks Robinson. I've been trying to get a list of Orioles from his son, but no luck so far.
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