Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

We have discussed and shown some Venezuelan cards in previous posts, but mail day brought me the final piece to my 1964 Venezuelan set (Norm Siebern).

I'm close to completing several other Orioles Venezuelan team sets, but 1964 is the first one I've completed. The cards aren't mint, but still fairly nice for Venezuelan cards. The Brooks Robinson is one of the nicer cards, while the Robin Roberts should be upgraded someday.

1964 Topps Venezuelan Orioles team set

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

We have discussed and shown some Venezuelan cards in previous posts, but mail day brought me the final piece to my 1964 Venezuelan set (Norm Siebern).

I'm close to completing several other Orioles Venezuelan team sets, but 1964 is the first one I've completed. The cards aren't mint, but still fairly nice for Venezuelan cards. The Brooks Robinson is one of the nicer cards, while the Robin Roberts should be upgraded someday.

1964 Topps Venezuelan Orioles team set

Alan,

That's quite an accomplishment. The Venz cards are in extremely nice shape for what they are. Man, that Brooks looks like one of the best one's I've seen and FAR better than my example. Congrats on the completion of the '64 examples.

[Mark70Z]

Day 348 (December 13, 2020 – 348)

Cardboard Orioles directional sign for the 1966 World Series. This signed was displayed AFTER the Orioles won the Series and has the “World Champs” added to the sign. I’ve seen this same addition to the 1970 and the 1983 cardboard directional signs as well, but don’t have either example.

1966 Orioles World Series cardboard directional sign – World Champs

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I think the 1966 Topps Brooks Robinson #390 looks nice. Below is a blank backed example of the 1966 Brooks card.

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A common 1966 pennant from the 1966 World Series.


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Quote: "He was the best defensive player at any position. I used to stand in the outfield like a fan and watch him make play after play. I used to think WOW, I can't believe this." - Frank Robinson

[roarfrom34]

It's been reported that former Oriole Chico Fernandez who was struck by a car outside his grandson's home on Thanksgiving, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries last week.

While Fernandez played in 24 games with the Orioles in 1968 he is probably best known for surviving a near fatal beaning he took to the head while playing for Cal Ripken Sr. and the Rochester Red Wings:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

It's been reported that former Oriole Chico Fernandez who was struck by a car outside his grandson's home on Thanksgiving, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries last week.

While Fernandez played in 24 games with the Orioles in 1968 he is probably best known for surviving a near fatal beaning he took to the head while playing for Cal Ripken Sr. and the Rochester Red Wings:

Bill,

Thanks for the update. Sad to see another Oriole from my childhood is gone. Nice looking autograph. That can't be an easy one to get.

Crown used many of Mort Tadder's photos in their set. Unfortunately, the team issued 8x10 photo and postcard used the same pose.

Chico Fernandez Team Issued 8x10 Photo & Postcard

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[Chstrite]

Hi, everyone. I have posted the Rawlings Photos in the past but recently added the 1965 Rawlings MVP Premiums Brooks Robinson to my Brooks Robinson PSA Master Set. I do not know a lot about this one but it is a nice addition.

Enjoy the photos.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Hi, everyone. I have posted the Rawlings Photos in the past but recently added the 1965 Rawlings MVP Premiums Brooks Robinson to my Brooks Robinson PSA Master Set. I do not know a lot about this one but it is a nice addition.

Enjoy the photos.

Charlie,

ALL look GREAT! They will make a nice display as well as a nice addition to the Brooks registry.

[stevelucille]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

It's been reported that former Oriole Chico Fernandez who was struck by a car outside his grandson's home on Thanksgiving, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries last week.

While Fernandez played in 24 games with the Orioles in 1968 he is probably best known for surviving a near fatal beaning he took to the head while playing for Cal Ripken Sr. and the Rochester Red Wings:

Sad to hear. I was 12 years old and at the game when Chico got beaned. I can still remember the silence in the stands as he lay on the ground.

[Mark70Z]

Day 350 (December 15, 2020 – 350)

Today pictured is a 1962 Baltimore Orioles Black Face Nodder made in Japan. These Nodders (Bobbleheads) make for a very nice display pieces.

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The 1962 Post Cereal Canadian set contained 200 cards. The player information printed is in both English and French. Of course, the Canadian version is harder to come by due to the distribution in the Great White North.

1962 Post Cereal – Canadian

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 350 (December 15, 2020 – 350)

Today pictured is a 1962 Baltimore Orioles Black Face Nodder made in Japan. These Nodders (Bobbleheads) make for a very nice display pieces.

Mark,

That is a very nice looking bobblehead and an extremely tough one to find. It reminds me that I need to update some information I just picked up on a Brooks Robinson Bobblehead from post #85.


From Post #85

Here is my contribution for today, but I'm afraid I need some help identifying this bobblehead. I picked it up 10-15 years ago, but haven't found anyone that has seen it before. I'm guessing it's from the 90's and it is fairly heavy. Some people I've talked to believe it's a custom, which is quite possible. However, both the Orioles on the shirt and Brooks Robinson on the base are raised up and not just painted on. Cool bobblehead that Brooks autographed before I got it. Anyone with any info is appreciated. Someday, maybe I can ask Brooks himself if he knows anything about it. There is nothing to identify either the manufacturer or a sponsor. Bobblehead collectors HELP!!!

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There is currently one on eBay and the seller says the bobblehead is from a 2006 Los Angeles Dodgers Fantasy Camp in Vero Beach, FL. Based upon the time frame I picked the bobblehead up, that is feasible. I'm not sure why Brooks would have been at a Dodgers Fantasy Camp. The seller doesn't know how many were produced, but this is the only other one I've seen. I think he had two, but the one on eBay is the last one he has. Interested in what it goes for..

[stevelucille]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

[B]Day 350 (December 15, 2020 – 350)



The 1962 Post Cereal Canadian set contained 200 cards. The player information printed is in both English and French. Of course, the Canadian version is harder to come by due to the distribution in the Great White North.

1962 Post Cereal – Canadian

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One other thing about the Canadian Post cards is the photos seem sharper and there are slight cropping differences compared to the US cards