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I think there are four sizes and my understanding is that these originated as gifts from owner Jerry Hoffberger to friends/associates circa 1965.....
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Day 56 – 26 February 2024
Today, I am showing you one of my favorite items featuring Brooks Robinson. The gold ring around it looks very nice. The mug measures about 4.75 inches. This is the American Airlines Salutes mug celebrating Brooks’ 1970 World Series Championship / MVP. It also mentions Brooks as an American League All Star and 3rd Baseman. It appears the mug was made by Louis Brothers Ceramics and made in KY. |
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Day 57 – 27 February 2024
Today, I am showing two small dishes or ash trays from the mid-1960s. They both measure 5 inches. The one on the left simply says Baltimore Orioles while the one on the right mentions the 1966 “Champions.” The bird on this piece is the Decker Bird, created by Hal Decker in 1964. I really enjoy this bird from the mid-1960s. |
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Day 58 – 28 February 2024
Today I am showing a mug celebrating the 1970 World Series (Orioles vs. Cincinnati). It seems to be sponsored by Chrysler Corporation (Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge Trucks). It measures about 5 inches. The two smaller dishes are also from Chrysler Corporation. The one on the left celebrates the 1969 World Series (Baltimore vs. New York Mets) and mentions Plymouth, Dodge, Imperial, Dodge Trucks, Simca, and Sunbeam. The plate on the right celebrates the 1969 All Star Game at RFK, which Brooks appeared in at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. It mentions the same Chrysler products as the other plate. Both plates measure 4 inches. |
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Was able to add Gunnar Henderson on this Orioles Rookie of the Year signed/inscribed ball via a recent private signing (I don't believe many of these exist):
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Some cool looking items being posted; thanks for sharing your collection with others.
Do you think with the Orioles success last year and the upcoming talent and potential that we'll pick up more fans as well as possibly collectors? I know I've slowed to about a halt on the collecting front, but there is hope that these young people will take over for the old folks. If you're at spring training remember to post some pictures. Here's a photo of the past spring training location. |
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I’ve heard the same thing about Hoffberger giving the steins out to friends/employees. I didn’t hear about the year it was, but they are definitely early.
Last edited by Mark70Z; 02-28-2024 at 05:46 PM. |
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Day 59 – 29 February 2024
Today, I am showing some of my Oriole Advocate dishware. The small glasses are from a celebration in 1985 (25th Anniversary 1960 – 1985). They are made of glass and measure 3.5 inches. The mug is from the 1980s and has the Decker bird from the 1960s. On the back it says Hall of Fame Luncheon. The larger dish in the front with gold trim saying “The Oriole Advocates 1971” with the bird in the middle is rare and pretty expensive if you can find it. This dish makes an amazing display. |
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Day 59 – 29 February 2024 Today, I am showing some of my Oriole Advocate dishware. The small glasses are from a celebration in 1985 (25th Anniversary 1960 – 1985). They are made of glass and measure 3.5 inches. The mug is from the 1980s and has the Decker bird from the 1960s. On the back it says Hall of Fame Luncheon. The larger dish in the front with gold trim saying “The Oriole Advocates 1971” with the bird in the middle is rare and pretty expensive if you can find it. This dish makes an amazing display. |
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Roar From 34, Really like the ROY signed balls. Great idea. Never thought of that. We have been blessed with the great Rookies. Especially like the Gunnar.
Mark70Z, The “new collectors” is a great concern for me. Those of us collecting will some day need a person to pass the stuff onto and would hate to think their will be no one interested in these historical artifacts or treasures. I personally can’t stop adding to my museum and hope our recent success will find men and women in their teens and twenties catching the vintage fever. Until then, Mark, rest assured, I will come to your yard sale any day. Amazing photo! |
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It may be difficult to tell by the pictures but those ROY signatures are all on one baseball (just wanted to clarify that)
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Very cool on one ball. Did not realize. Probably one of a kind given the older two guys.
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