Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

We need to talk Mark into posting something unique daily. his posts for a year straight and the replies/adds by folks often serve me when researching different items.

Charlie,

I found it difficult to post something Brooks related on a daily basis and also try to post unique, not run of the mill, items. I don’t think it’s as enjoyable seeing items you see all the time. I tell you what really helped keep me motivated was people posting their items so I could view as well; made it worthwhile.

Why don’t you go for something a little easier; next year post a unique O’s item every day for the year (don’t miss a day). Start organizing now….

[roarfrom34]

I hope you don't mind if I go a little off topic here because we all love Boog Powell and his name has come up frequently over the life of this thread.

Unfortunately last month Boog's daughter Jennifer was killed when she was struck by a car & Boog's son JW has set up a Go Fund Me page for the financial assistance of her only child, Cole....

I understand from someone that knows Boog well that this has understandably devastated him as Jennifer is now the second child he has lost.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving as we reflect as to what we are grateful for, all I ask is that you consider making a donation in any amount you feel you can.

If interested, you can simply make a donation on your own or perhaps we can collect an amount as a group & make one donation in the name of Net54 or something similar.

Feel free to DM with ideas....

My best wishes to all of you for a Happy Thanksgiving..

Obit:

https://www.keysnews.com/obituaries/...634772fdd.html

Go Fund Me Page:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/jennifer-...t-coles-future

[Chstrite]

Hi, everyone. A recent find. I saw some chatter a while back on these. The picture pack is from 1971 from Cooperstown, NY. The set I found came with the original envelope that includes the checklist. 9 out of the 12 players featured are HoFs. Our beloved Boog is included. I've had Boog forever but was lucky to find the Brooks with the other 11 players in the "set." I have included a photo of the 12 players and the envelope with the checklist. Enjoy.

[roarfrom34]

Charlie: That's a neat picture pack. I was in Cooperstown back in September & that the F.R. Woods shop is still operational.

Was saddened to learn yesterday that former Chicago White Sox ace & Cy Young Award winner Lamarr Hoyt had passed away.

It reminded me back to 1983 & more specifically Game 1 of the ALCS that year (Hoyt pitched the Sox to a complete game victory). A college buddy of mine & myself made the trip down & scalped tickets to get in. One of the memories I have was that we were standing out in front of the stadium near the ticket windows and a town car pulls in near us and out walks Orioles owner Edward Bennett Williams & Larry King and I had EBW sign my program.

A few years back I was able to obtain one of the carbon copies of the Sox lineup card that afternoon:

[roarfrom34]

Entering the 2000 season, Cal Ripken Jr. was only six hits shy of reaching the magic 3000 hit mark.

As Opening Day approached the Orioles PR department put out this comprehensive (approx. 60 page) guide as to his "hit history."

It not only detailed the 2994 hits he had going into the season, it also provided an alphabetical guide of his career history with every pitcher he had at least one hit off of:

[roarfrom34]

Learned last night that Richie Lewis who pitched in over 200 MLB games as well as having two different brief stints (1992 & '98) with the Orioles passed away.

I recall a few years ago seeing him as a guest on the Dr. Phil show getting help with both depression & alcohol issues.

Here is an index card he signed for me TTM at some point during the 90's...



Alan, just curious if he was part of any team issues?

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Learned last night that Richie Lewis who pitched in over 200 MLB games as well as having two different brief stints (1992 & '98) with the Orioles passed away.

I recall a few years ago seeing him as a guest on the Dr. Phil show getting help with both depression & alcohol issues.

Alan, just curious if he was part of any team issues?

Sad news. I remember reading that Richie had numerous personal issues. I'm not aware of him appearing in any official team issues, but here's the 8x10 photo I received from the team photographer years ago. It's probably from spring training.

Richie Lewis

Lewis, Richie 1.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Learned last night that Richie Lewis who pitched in over 200 MLB games as well as having two different brief stints (1992 & '98) with the Orioles passed away.

I recall a few years ago seeing him as a guest on the Dr. Phil show getting help with both depression & alcohol issues.

Here is an index card he signed for me TTM at some point during the 90's...



Alan, just curious if he was part of any team issues?

That is sad news on the passing of Richie. Hate to hear the troubles some of the players go through as well.