Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 18 – 18 January 2024
I believe Boog appears on a normal size and smaller version.

Charlie,

Here's the Boog Powell. Mine is the same size as the Robinsons and Palmer. I've never seen a smaller version.

There is a thread on this site that mentions these pins fairly regularly. Maybe someone on there can verify the smaller Powell

1971 Unknown Pins - Copy.JPG

[Chstrite]

You are killing me! Very nice though.

[Chstrite]

Day 19 – 19 January 2024
Today, I have an assortment of early 1954 pins, ring, charms, tie clasps, tie bar and cuff links featuring the Hartzell Bird. I believe these are 1954 or a year or two later. You also see a necktie from the first season (1954). This tie comes in 3 or 4 different colors. Also shown is the 1958 AS pin and button, which are both very rare. The detail with the 1958 AS pin is amazing.

[Chstrite]

Day 20 – 20 January 2024
Today, I provide an assortment of older pins and buttons. You’ll notice some from the World Series, early 1950s, Bomb em Birds large and small, a concessioner (774) pin, and others. I really like the top three Orioles Hartzell Bird, Spirit of 66 and Year of the Bird examples. The 1966 Charge / WS larger button is nice. Towards the bottom, the World Champs/Black and Decker Angry Bird is pretty cool and rare.

[BaltOrioles]

Charlie,

Nice looking group of pins. I also see a 1960 Fox Cites pin in the mix. Do you collect minor league pins too?

I don't actively collect pins, but pick them up when I see ones I think are cool. Translation: I somehow find I have plenty of pins in my collection accumulated over the years.

Here's a couple of my favorite Frank Robinson pins from Blue Ribbon Bread.

Schmidt's Blue Ribbon Bread Pins.JPG

[Chstrite]

Hi, Alan. I am not an expert on all the minor league teams / affiliates but have a few. Would love to find more. Will show another one next post. I love the pins. I have one of the two Frank’s. Thanks for showing.

[Chstrite]

Day 21 – 21 January 2024
It is always fun finding things from Brooks’ minor league days. Below is an example of his time in York, PA with the White Roses. I believe this pin is from his 1955 season. The other pin is from 1960 Fox Cities Foxes, which was Boog’s 2nd year in professional baseball.