Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

Day 9 – 9 January 2024
In 1959 and early 1960s Louisville Slugger had the below advertisement commemorating the MLB All Stars. The advertisement celebrates Louisville Slugger's 75th anniversary and features portrait images of former and current stars, including Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Joe DiMaggio, Honus Wagner, Hank Greenberg, and even Joe Jackson (20x14.5" visible dimensions). I believe the other advertisement of similar size is from 1960. This one features Brooks Robinson. The next advertisement commemorates the 1961 All Star Games (two All-Star games were played that year) and features portrait images of thirteen participants, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Roberto Clemente, Eddie Mathews, and Brooks Robinson (20.75x15" visible dimensions). The advertisement commemorates the 1962 All Star Games (two All-Star games were played that year) and features portrait images of twelve participants, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Roberto Clemente, Orlando Cepeda, and Bill Mazeroski (21x15.25" visible dimensions). If you look closely in the middle, you see a small Brooks Robinson autograph. Not sure how rare these are but find them interesting and full of HoF’ers to include Brooksie.

[ripfan008]

Here is one more example of a 1975 Hostess Brooks proof, this one with just the photo and a white border and a blank back.

1975 Hostess Proof Brooks Robinson_front.jpg

1975 Hostess Proof Brooks Robinson_back.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Here is one more example of a 1975 Hostess Brooks proof, this one with just the photo and a white border and a blank back.

Attachment 604717

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Mike,

What type of proof do you think this is?

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Mike,

What type of proof do you think this is?

Hi Mark,

I'm not completely sure; it seems hand-cut to me, so probably off of a larger test sheet of some kind.

Does anyone else have any ideas?

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Hi Mark,

I'm not completely sure; it seems hand-cut to me, so probably off of a larger test sheet of some kind.

Does anyone else have any ideas?

I have the 1975 Bobby Grich. Mine is about 2 1/2" x 3". I'm not sure how that compares to the Brooks Robinson. If mine was cut from a sheet, it was neatlt done.

1975 Hostess Proof.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I have the 1975 Bobby Grich. Mine is about 2 1/2" x 3". I'm not sure how that compares to the Brooks Robinson. If mine was cut from a sheet, it was neatlt done.

Alan,

What do you think this was used for? Maybe some type of color check. I know Brooks has a clear example and there was one I’ve seen that was a tad blurry or maybe the color was off.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

What do you think this was used for? Maybe some type of color check. I know Brooks has a clear example and there was one I’ve seen that was a tad blurry or maybe the color was off.

Mark,

I'm not really sure how the printing process works, so your guess is as good as mine. I do have some Scott McGregor proofs from the 1979 set. As you can see, the process involves many color tests. I would love to know more about the process.

1979 Hostess Scott McGregor proofs

1979 Hostess Unissued Proofs.jpg

[ripfan008]

Great examples Charlie, I love collecting those Louisville Slugger posters too.

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 9 – 9 January 2024
In 1959 and early 1960s Louisville Slugger had the below advertisement commemorating the MLB All Stars. The advertisement celebrates Louisville Slugger's 75th anniversary and features portrait images of former and current stars, including Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Joe DiMaggio, Honus Wagner, Hank Greenberg, and even Joe Jackson (20x14.5" visible dimensions). I believe the other advertisement of similar size is from 1960. This one features Brooks Robinson. The next advertisement commemorates the 1961 All Star Games (two All-Star games were played that year) and features portrait images of thirteen participants, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Roberto Clemente, Eddie Mathews, and Brooks Robinson (20.75x15" visible dimensions). The advertisement commemorates the 1962 All Star Games (two All-Star games were played that year) and features portrait images of twelve participants, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Roberto Clemente, Orlando Cepeda, and Bill Mazeroski (21x15.25" visible dimensions). If you look closely in the middle, you see a small Brooks Robinson autograph. Not sure how rare these are but find them interesting and full of HoF’ers to include Brooksie.

[Chstrite]

Day 10 – 10 January 2024
I believe this poster is from 1966 wishing the Baltimore Orioles “Good Luck” as they competed in the club’s first World Series. I am not 100% sure it is 1966 but a few guys thought the same. I wish I had more information. It came folded. The creases are visible. It is very bright. It is on regular paper and measures 37.5 inches x 12.5 inches.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 10 – 10 January 2024
I believe this poster is from 1966 wishing the Baltimore Orioles “Good Luck” as they competed in the club’s first World Series. I am not 100% sure it is 1966 but a few guys thought the same. I wish I had more information. It came folded. The creases are visible. It is very bright. It is on regular paper and measures 37.5 inches x 12.5 inches.

Looks very nice! Does look early as well. I think ‘66 is a good guess. Would be interesting to try to match the script with something else they used from 1966.

[Chstrite]

Day 11 – 11 January 2024
The Brooks Robinson black and white larger poster was printed by Equitable Life Assurance Society of the Unites States, New York, NY. The Poster has Brooks diving showing the ball. This is one of Brooksie’s most iconic photos. It says “Brooks!” and in small print “There’s nobody else exactly like him.” This poster is pretty common. I believe this poster is from 1970. It measures 18 inches x 24 inches. The smaller poster was published in 1971 by the American Cancer Society. This poster measures 12 inches x 9 inches. Brooks worked with the American Cancer Society declaring “I don’t smoke cigarettes.” Brooks appears to be making a routine play!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 11 – 11 January 2024
The Brooks Robinson black and white larger poster was printed by Equitable Life Assurance Society of the Unites States, New York, NY. The Poster has Brooks diving showing the ball. This is one of Brooksie’s most iconic photos. It says “Brooks!” and in small print “There’s nobody else exactly like him.” This poster is pretty common. I believe this poster is from 1970. It measures 18 inches x 24 inches. The smaller poster was published in 1971 by the American Cancer Society. This poster measures 12 inches x 9 inches. Brooks worked with the American Cancer Society declaring “I don’t smoke cigarettes.” Brooks appears to be making a routine play!

Even though those two advertising posters are relatively common they’re some of my favorites. Love the look and sayings on these two posters.

[Mark70Z]

Here's a small ad from the American Cancer Society with the same slogan, "I don't smoke cigarettes", with some other famous athletes. Also, below is the photo used for the small ad poster.