Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I think there are four sizes and my understanding is that these originated as gifts from owner Jerry Hoffberger to friends/associates circa 1965.....

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.

[Chstrite]

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.

[Chstrite]

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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.

[Chstrite]

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!

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

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.

It may be difficult to tell by the pictures but those ROY signatures are all on one baseball (just wanted to clarify that)

[Chstrite]

Very cool on one ball. Did not realize. Probably one of a kind given the older two guys.

[Chstrite]

Day 60 – 1 March 2024
Thought to share some of my favorite Brooks Robinson photos next. I will initially focus on Rawlings Staff Advisory photos and some other odd ball ones. The first photo is a Rawlings Sporting Goods Company 1965 Amadee MVP Premiums. Ken Boyer is also featured on the same type of photo celebrating Books and Ken’s 1964 MVP season. This photo is 10 1/8 x 8.5 inches. It is printed on a thicker card stock. The photos were available at sporting goods stores when purchasing the Brooks or Boyer baseball glove. I was surprised when PSA graded this photo. The one shown is the highest graded. Look forward to showing more photos over the next week or so.