Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Mark,

Those watches and premium are great! They've been on my want list for a long time.

Here's another Orioles-related time piece from 1968. This one is an Orioles clock manufactured by Westclox, copyrighted 1968, still in the original packaging.

According to the side of the packing, several American and National League teams had Westclox Alarm Team Mate clocks created. A tag on the top contains an offer (for $1.00) for a hat with your favorite team's logo on it.

Very nice clock! I'm glad you have it because if I did it would already be out of the box telling time...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Recently, Bill asked me if I also collected the Wichita Eagle-Beacon bubblegum-less cards. The answer is yes, but until a week ago, I hadn't found any that I was willing to bite on. This came in the mail yesterday. I couldn't resist the $15 tag on this example.

From 1983-1985, the newspaper inserted these cards in their sports sections, in groups of three. Subjects included a variety of sports beyond baseball. This panel is from April 29, 1985.

Additional Orioles included Rick Dempsey, Jim Palmer and Cal Ripken Jr in 1983. I don't believe there were any Orioles in 1984 and Cal Ripken was the only Oriole in 1985.

I really like the Orioles newspaper cutouts. I'd really like to one day work on the Orioles Scrapbook set; that would be fun to try to put together. I have quite a few, but know one of the years I don't have much if any.

[ksfarmboy]

Mark when I get a chance and run onto any Wichita Eagle cards I’ll send them your way if you want them. I know I have a bunch different but not sure if I have any Orioles.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Mark when I get a chance and run onto any Wichita Eagle cards I’ll send them your way if you want them. I know I have a bunch different but not sure if I have any Orioles.

Clint,

I was talking about the Orioles Scrapbook "cards" that were put in the Baltimore News-Press from in 1960 to 1963.

[Mark70Z]

Day 184 (July 2, 2020 – 184)

This is another item from the Brooks Robinson Sporting Goods Company. It’s a small fold out pamphlet from the 70’s that advertises Brooks’ 1974 autobiography, as told to Jack Tobin, called, “Third Base is my Home”. You could mail in the form and get the book for $5.95. It’s a great read by the way. There’s a couple quotes included in the pamphlet and the cover reads, “They say that when he retires he’s going to take third base with him…” – Jim Murray, Los Angeles Times

Brooks Robinson Goods Co., Inc. pamphlet

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[quitcrab]

I remember waiting on a “wait list ” at my elementary school to get that book! It It was the first book I read cover to cover ! I really like the book order form ! Never seen that before.
Scott

[BaltOrioles]

Here's an obscure set of cards that were included in an issue of Oklahoma Today Magazine in 1959. The set highlighted players from Oklahoma and included two Orioles, Jerry Adair and Jerry Walker. Jerry Adair was located in the bottom right corner, which makes him a little harder to find in nice shape compared to the Jerry Walker card.

This link has some nice info on the set including a picture of the magazine

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...oma-today-set/



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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

From my experience the watch wasn't that expensive to purchase; it's just finding one was the issue. I'm sure I can help you locate one in the future, but it may not have the fancy plastic band...

I had to dig a little but I found my watch (purchased at The National Convention in Baltimore back whenever)....It still runs!

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Mark when I get a chance and run onto any Wichita Eagle cards I’ll send them your way if you want them. I know I have a bunch different but not sure if I have any Orioles.

Clint,

If you come across any Orioles from 1983 (Rick Dempsey, Jim Palmer or Cal Ripken Jr) and Mark doesn't want them, I'm interested. I would prefer them in the original panels of three, but would consider singles.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I had to dig a little but I found my watch (purchased at The National Convention in Baltimore back whenever)....It still runs!

Bill,

NICE! They have to come in both green and blue faces.

[ksfarmboy]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Clint,

If you come across any Orioles from 1983 (Rick Dempsey, Jim Palmer or Cal Ripken Jr) and Mark doesn't want them, I'm interested. I would prefer them in the original panels of three, but would consider singles.

Will do Alan. I have the whole paper, never cut them out.

[Mark70Z]

Day 185 (July 3, 2020 – 185)

The Orioles were visiting the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium this day in 1971. The pitchers for the game were Pat Dobson for the Orioles and Les Cain for the Tigers. The picture below is from this game of Brooks hitting a single off of Cain. Anyone notice anything odd in the picture (besides his cut off batting helmet)?


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If you saw it, Brooks is using a bat with the #8 on the knob. Just so you know Brooks really liked trying different player bats and styles of bat and loved using different player’s gloves and would trade out for a mitt he liked better than his current option.

[quitcrab]

Who was # 8 ? A very young Cal Ripken Jr??? LOL

[BaltOrioles]

If you collect cards, you've probably noticed some cards with little trophies on them like the two examples below.

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The trophy on the card identified the player as a member of the Topps Rookie All-Star teams. Each year Topps would have a special banquet to honor the players selected. In 1964, in addition to the regular program for the event, Topps produced a boxed set of cards. The cards mirrored the pages in the program. The card numbers corresponded to the page number of the program. Complete sets and even individual cards are still tough to find today.

Here's a nice link to a thread that discusses the set in more depth.

https://www.net54baseball.com/showth...hlight=banquet


Six cards in the set featured Orioles -

3 - Luis Aparicio & Sam Bowens
8 - 1959 Rookie team with Willie Tasby
9 - 1960 Rookie team with Jim Gentile, Ron Hansen and Chuck Estrada
11 - 1962 Rookie team with Boog Powell
32 - Bob Brown (Orioles PR Dept)
33 - Wally Bunker

I have three of the six, but a couple I still need are pricey.. I would like to pick up the 1960 team card, since it includes three Orioles.

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Here are pics of the other three I need

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[roarfrom34]

About 30 years ago I met a collector who became a good friend of mine who lived on the MD Eastern Shore. He had been friends with one of the pioneers of the hobby who lived nearby named Crawford Foxwell:

https://www.dorchesterbanner.com/lei...nd-encouraged/

While I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Foxwell, as one could imagine his collection was tremendous and my buddy would tell me that it included a Brooks Robinson complete uniform.

What the uniform actually was a uniform that Brooks Robinson wore at an appearance at one of his "Brooks Robinson Sporting Goods" stores (grand opening, etc) from the early 1970's. The story Mr. Foxwell told my friend was at the event (being the collector he was) he asked Brooks if he could get one of those uniforms. Brooks told him that the one he was wearing was a little snug around the shoulders and that he could have THAT one & a deal was struck on the spot and Mr. Foxwell walked out of the store with it.

In 1991 Mr. Foxwell passed away & my buddy knowing what a huge Brooks fan I was approached his widow and asked if I could purchase it from her directly.

Here is that uniform (it even came with stirrups, which I didn't show) & I had Brooks sign it on the interior collar at a Crown Gas Station appearance a couple years later:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

If you collect cards, you've probably noticed some cards with little trophies on them like the two examples below.

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The trophy on the card identified the player as a member of the Topps Rookie All-Star teams. Each year Topps would have a special banquet to honor the players selected. In 1964, in addition to the regular program for the event, Topps produced a boxed set of cards. The cards mirrored the pages in the program. The card numbers corresponded to the page number of the program. Complete sets and even individual cards are still tough to find today.

Here's a nice link to a thread that discusses the set in more depth.

ix cards in the set featured Orioles -

3 - Luis Aparicio & Sam Bowens
8 - 1959 Rookie team with Willie Tasby
9 - 1960 Rookie team with Jim Gentile, Ron Hansen and Chuck Estrada
11 - 1962 Rookie team with Boog Powell
32 - Bob Brown (Orioles PR Dept)
33 - Wally Bunker

I have three of the six, but a couple I still need are pricey.. I would like to pick up the 1960 team card, since it includes three Orioles.

Here are pics of the other three I need

Alan,

I see those come up for sale once in a while, but the price tag is typically too much for my budget. The one's that you do have a very nice!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

About 30 years ago I met a collector who became a good friend of mine who lived on the MD Eastern Shore. He had been friends with one of the pioneers of the hobby who lived nearby named Crawford Foxwell:

https://www.dorchesterbanner.com/lei...nd-encouraged/

While I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Foxwell, as one could imagine his collection was tremendous and my buddy would tell me that it included a Brooks Robinson complete uniform.

What the uniform actually was a uniform that Brooks Robinson wore at an appearance at one of his "Brooks Robinson Sporting Goods" stores (grand opening, etc) from the early 1970's. The story Mr. Foxwell told my friend was at the event (being the collector he was) he asked Brooks if he could get one of those uniforms. Brooks told him that the one he was wearing was a little snug around the shoulders and that he could have THAT one & a deal was struck on the spot and Mr. Foxwell walked out of the store with it.

In 1991 Mr. Foxwell passed away & my buddy knowing what a huge Brooks fan I was approached his widow and asked if I could purchase it from her directly.

Here is that uniform (it even came with stirrups, which I didn't show) & I had Brooks sign it on the interior collar at a Crown Gas Station appearance a couple years later:

Bill,

LOVE IT! There was a fellow in MD that had a kids example, with Brooks' number that I tried to acquire years and years ago, but it just didn't work out. Now I guess I'll have to bug you...

[Mark70Z]

Day 186 (July 4, 2020 – 186)

Hope you all have a great Independence Day.

A few items that have the 4th of July feel to them...

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[BaltOrioles]

Happy 4th of July to everyone.

The Appalachian League is a short season rookie league that for over 50 years included an Orioles affiliate in Bluefield, West Virginia. In 1976, the Orioles also provided players to the Pulaski Phillies. The Phillies were located in Pulaski, Virginia and a co-op team between the Philadelphia Phillies and Orioles.

The 1976 Bluefield Orioles finished 42-28. The roster included a few future O's, but none that made big contributions. Kevin Kennedy, Mark Corey and Dallas Williams.

The Phillies didn't fare as well ending up 32-38. The Orioles provided 13 players to the team, but the only player I recognized was Jesus Alfaro, who played in the Orioles organization a few years and ended up being a coach for the Bluefield Orioles and Aberdeen Ironbirds in the middle 2000's. The Phillies did have a nice 4th of July themed program.

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1976 Pulaski Phillies and Bluefield Orioles programs

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[roarfrom34]

Brian Roberts signed/inscribed locker nameplate from July 4th 2004:



Happy 4th everyone!

[ksfarmboy]

Happy 4Th everyone! Keep all the goodies coming. Love the bat Mark and the jersey Bill.

[Mark70Z]

Day 187 (July 5, 2020 – 187)

1974 Topps Stamps

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1974 Topps Stamps Vault photo

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1974 Topps Stamp Album

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Happy 4Th everyone! Keep all the goodies coming. Love the bat Mark and the jersey Bill.

Thanks Clint. Hope you had a great 4th!

[BaltOrioles]

Most of you probably know that as Brooks Robinson was nearing the end of his playing career in 1977, the Orioles featured him on the cover of one of their programs that year. Some may not know that the program has two variations, the regular cover and one that was used Sept 18th for Thanks Brooks Day.

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A "Gee Thanks Brooks" poster, reprinted from the iconic Norman Rockwell painting, was passed out to fans as part of the game on the 18th.

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FYI, the other two regular seasons programs from 1977 featured Lee May and Mark Belanger

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[Mark70Z]

Day 188 (July 6, 2020 – 188)

Today I’m picturing a 1997 Topps contract accepted and agreed to by Brooks Robinson. Brooks was agreeing to autograph 1,000 reprints of his Topps Rookie card and of course allowing Topps to pretty much use the cards any way they please.

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[BaltOrioles]

In 1955, Robert Gould Company issued a set of All-Star statues. The company was located in New York, but I don't know much more about them. The series contained 28 player statues. The statues were made of hard white plastic. They measure up to 3 1/2" tall. They come with round bases and the player's names embossed on the front. The statues were sold attached by rubber band to a card that had a drawing of the player and stats. The cards seem to be much more difficult to find than the statues. There were several other sets of statues by Dairy Queen and Big League Stars in 1956, that have a similar look to the Robert Gould set, but I don't believe they included cards.

The only set to include an Oriole was the Robert Gould set.

1955 Robert Gould statue & card of Joe Coleman

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 188 (July 6, 2020 – 188)

Today I’m picturing a 1997 Topps contract accepted and agreed to by Brooks Robinson. Brooks was agreeing to autograph 1,000 reprints of his Topps Rookie card and of course allowing Topps to pretty much use the cards any way they please.

Mark,

Very interesting and cool piece. It leads me to a couple questions. It looks like part of the deal was to give Brooks 100 cards for himself. Does that me he received 10% of the autographed cards back for his own use or did he receive cards that weren't autographed.

When I had my "Pro Debut" with Aberdeen in 2014, I asked the Topps representative at the game if I could have 20-25 of my cards, when they were printed, for family and friends. I got zero... I had to pick them up off dealers to pass out to people.

[ripfan008]

Good afternoon,

Here's a signed photo of Brooks, I'm guessing from a personal appearance at a Value City Furniture Store.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

In 1955, Robert Gould Company issued a set of All-Star statues. The company was located in New York, but I don't know much more about them. The series contained 28 player statues. The statues were made of hard white plastic. They measure up to 3 1/2" tall. They come with round bases and the player's names embossed on the front. The statues were sold attached by rubber band to a card that had a drawing of the player and stats. The cards seem to be much more difficult to find than the statues. There were several other sets of statues by Dairy Queen and Big League Stars in 1956, that have a similar look to the Robert Gould set, but I don't believe they included cards.

The only set to include an Oriole was the Robert Gould set.

1955 Robert Gould statue & card of Joe Coleman

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I really like the Gould statue. Would have been better if they added more Orioles. While I like the statue I like the card even better. Those have to be tough to find.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

Very interesting and cool piece. It leads me to a couple questions. It looks like part of the deal was to give Brooks 100 cards for himself. Does that me he received 10% of the autographed cards back for his own use or did he receive cards that weren't autographed.

When I had my "Pro Debut" with Aberdeen in 2014, I asked the Topps representative at the game if I could have 20-25 of my cards, when they were printed, for family and friends. I got zero... I had to pick them up off dealers to pass out to people.

Good question. I would think it would be just the cards w/o the autograph. My reasoning is, why not just sent 900 back if you’re just going to get 100 right back.

You had to buy the 2014 Topps Alan Strout card that you gave me. I guess I owe you some compensation.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Good afternoon,

Here's a signed photo of Brooks, I'm guessing from a personal appearance at a Value City Furniture Store.

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I would think so. Is it larger than an 8x10?

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

I would think so. Is it larger than an 8x10?

Hi Mark,

No, it is an 8 x 10.

[Mark70Z]

Day 189 (July 7, 2020 – 189)

I haven’t had this poster framed yet and as you can see just took a quick photo of it (sorry about that). I would assume the poster is from 1976 since it pictures Reggie which, as you know, was his only year on the Orioles. The Orioles illustrated poster is by Jack Davis, of MAD Magazine fame, and measures around 18”x24”. The poster is an ad for Natty Boh and shows all the Oriole stars of the day. You can see Brooks is drawn with a vacuum cleaner for arms; love it!

1976 National Bohemian Poster

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[BaltOrioles]

Hello all.

Please excuse today's post. I'll try and make it as Orioles related as possible.

You'll need a basic knowledge of Orioles uniform numbers to fully appreciate it.

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Mark Belanger and Cal Ripken Sr both wore uniform #7

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Jerry Adair wore uniform #7, while Brady Anderson wore #9.


On July 7, 1979 I married my high school sweetheart. She certainly deserves thanks for putting up with me all these years and my collection taking over a good part of her house.


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Happy 41st Anniversary to the love of my life

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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Hello all.

Please excuse today's post. I'll try and make it as Orioles related as possible.

You'll need a basic knowledge of Orioles uniform numbers to fully appreciate it.

Mark Belanger and Cal Ripken Sr both wore uniform #7

Jerry Adair wore uniform #7, while Brady Anderson wore #9.

On July 7, 1979 I married my high school sweetheart. She certainly deserves thanks for putting up with me all these years and my collection taking over a good part of her house.

Happy 41st Anniversary to the love of my life

Alan:

Happy Anniversary to you & your wife! I'll never forget your Anniversary because today is also my birthday

When I turned 50 a few years ago, I got this thoughtful gift from Cal Jr.:



I'll have to look it up (unless someone here knows it) but I believe Brooks hit a milestone HR (a walk off perhaps?) on this date too!

[roarfrom34]

When I was a kid, I remember the only Oriole player I shared a birthday with was infielder Tim Nordbrook....I'm not sure if that's still the case but here is a mid 1970's signed game used bat of his (I told him we shared a birthday when he signed it at a FanFest years ago lol).

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Alan:

Happy Anniversary to you & your wife! I'll never forget your Anniversary because today is also my birthday

When I turned 50 a few years ago, I got this thoughtful gift from Cal Jr.:

Thanks Bill.

Happy Birthday to you. That's a very cool baseball.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Alan:

Happy Anniversary to you & your wife! I'll never forget your Anniversary because today is also my birthday

When I turned 50 a few years ago, I got this thoughtful gift from Cal Jr.:



I'll have to look it up (unless someone here knows it) but I believe Brooks hit a milestone HR (a walk off perhaps?) on this date too!

I know Brooks hit a grand slam in the 10th to beat the Yanks on this day in 1970.

Happy Birthday Bill! My sons birthday is tomorrow...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Hello all.

Please excuse today's post. I'll try and make it as Orioles related as possible.

You'll need a basic knowledge of Orioles uniform numbers to fully appreciate it.

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Mark Belanger and Cal Ripken Sr both wore uniform #7

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Jerry Adair wore uniform #7, while Brady Anderson wore #9.


On July 7, 1979 I married my high school sweetheart. She certainly deserves thanks for putting up with me all these years and my collection taking over a good part of her house.


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Happy 41st Anniversary to the love of my life

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Alan,

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Hope you two have an awesome day!

[Mark70Z]

Day 190 (July 8, 2020 – 190)

Today our small family is celebrating our son’s birthday. Brooks Comer was born on July 8th and was named after my hero. I don’t know how many people have named their son after Brooks, but it’s a lot; I’ve personally met quite a few. Brooks is married and has moved out of the house, but he’s a great young man and I’m very proud. He didn’t follow the baseball path but was extremely good in the martial arts and playing trumpet in the marching band when in school. I’m still giving away karate trophies from when he was competing in tournaments; he had over fifty 6-foot trophies…

"Brooks (Robinson) never asked anyone to name a candy bar after him. In Baltimore, people named their children after him." - Gordon Beard

On this day in 1958 the Orioles hosted the All-Star Game in Memorial Stadium. While I don’t have many pennants here’s two from the All-Star Game. The American League came out on top 4-3 after a great performance by left-hander Billy O’Dell put away nine straight National Leaguers to save the victory for the American League. Gus Triandos was the only other Oriole on the All-Star roster in 1958.

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Brooks Robinson didn’t make the All-Star Game until 1960 so I’ll picture his 1958 Jays Publishing 5X7 photo which coincides with the same year as the ’58 AS game played at Memorial Stadium.

1958 Jays Publishing photo

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[Mark70Z]

Day 191 (July 9, 2020 – 191)

Were you a member of the Topps Sports Club? I wasn’t, but here’s a form for the mail in to join the new Topps Sports Club. What do you receive you may ask? Well, you receive three times a year newspaper, a sampling of the newly released sports cards and an autographed picture of a top sports figure (wonder if it was a facsimile) along with a membership certificate. Also, there were exciting premiums that I’ll let you read on your own.
It’s neat how they have a drawing of a young person with a Yankees hat holding the 1975 Topps Brooks card.

1975 Topps Sports Club membership application form

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Here’s the Topps #50 “mini” version which I didn’t even know existed when I was young. The minis were sold in Michigan and on the West Coast and replicate the “regular” issue Topps card apart from their size.

1975 Topps #50 mini

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1975 Topps #50 mini back

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[BaltOrioles]

Ed-U-Cards , a company headquartered out of Long Island, NY manufactured baseball themed card games beginning around 1949. Most of the games were very similar, with only slight design changes to the packaging.

In 1964, Ed-U-Cards produced sets for individual teams. I'm not sure if all teams were done, but the Orioles were included. I've seen sets of an additional 10-12 teams. I see them occasionally listed on eBay.

It was a simple game, that involved drawing cards until each batter made an out or reached base. There are 36 cards in the deck and include a game board.

1964 Orioles game box

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Game board

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Sample game cards

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 190 (July 8, 2020 – 190)

On this day in 1958 the Orioles hosted the All-Star Game in Memorial Stadium. While I don’t have many pennants here’s two from the All-Star Game. The American League came out on top 4-3 after a great performance by left-hander Billy O’Dell put away nine straight National Leaguers to save the victory for the American League. Gus Triandos was the only other Oriole on the All-Star roster in 1958.

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Brooks Robinson didn’t make the All-Star Game until 1960 so I’ll picture his 1958 Jays Publishing 5X7 photo which coincides with the same year as the ’58 AS game played at Memorial Stadium.

1958 Jays Publishing photo

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Mark,

Nice looking pennants.

That 1958 Brooks Robinson Jay's photo was short printed and very tough to find. There were two different Orioles photo packs in 1958 and Brooks was only included in one of them.

My wife drew the line at naming one of our sons Brooks, but did allow me to name our first cat Brooks. Over the years, we also had pets named Cal and Brady. In Maine, everyone just assumes it was after Tom Brady.

[roarfrom34]

Mark:

Happy Birthday to your son, Brooks!

I wasn't able to pull off Brooks as a first name, but I was able to get it as a middle name for my youngest son!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Ed-U-Cards , a company headquartered out of Long Island, NY manufactured baseball themed card games beginning around 1949. Most of the games were very similar, with only slight design changes to the packaging.

In 1964, Ed-U-Cards produced sets for individual teams. I'm not sure if all teams were done, but the Orioles were included. I've seen sets of an additional 10-12 teams. I see them occasionally listed on eBay.

It was a simple game, that involved drawing cards until each batter made an out or reached base. There are 36 cards in the deck and include a game board.
]

Alan,

Is the box the cards are contained in really small?

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

Is the box the cards are contained in really small?

Mark,

The box is approximately 4" x 5" and the cards are the same size as regular playing cards.
The box is fairly thin with two rows of 18 cards fitting inside. The rules and playing field came folded up.

[Mark70Z]

Day 192 (July 10, 2020 – 192)

The Orioles were back in the World Series in 1971, but ultimately lost to the Pirates in seven games. I have and envelope which contained the 1971 World Series credentials for an employee at the Providence Bulletin.

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Within the envelope was an Orioles 1971 World Series Press Notes.

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There may have been more items within the credential packet, but the last item was the orange Clubhouse – Field Pass for the 1971 World Series games.

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Below is the Orioles press pin for the 1971 World Series.

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[roarfrom34]

Back in October of 2009, Brooks was honored with an "Evening" at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, which also served as a fundraiser for the Babe Ruth Museum....

It was a great event indeed with Brooks sitting up on the stage with friends, Orioles alum (Hansen, Cal, Palmer, etc.) & family sharing stories about him and his career.

Printed on the admission tickets was "no autographs" and people that walked in with bats, photos, pennants, etc. were told to take them back to their car.

When the event was over, the organizers were trying to have Brooks immediately exit back stage, but in typical Brooks fashion he ended up signing the event program for anyone that stood in line (including me and my son)...

[ripfan008]

[QUOTE=roarfrom34;1997700]Back in October of 2009, Brooks was honored with an "Evening" at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, which also served as a fundraiser for the Babe Ruth Museum....

It was a great event indeed with Brooks sitting up on the stage with friends, Orioles alum (Hansen, Cal, Palmer, etc.) & family sharing stories about him and his career.

Printed on the admission tickets was "no autographs" and people that walked in with bats, photos, pennants, etc. were told to take them back to their car.

When the event was over, the organizers were trying to have Brooks immediately exit back stage, but in typical Brooks fashion he ended up signing the event program for anyone that stood in line (including me and my son)...

Hi Bill,

What a great story and program! I love hearing about Brooks doing things like that. I remember I was unable to attend that event because it was a Monday and I couldn't come down from Pennsylvania.

The 2018 'Dinner with the 1983 Orioles' was the same story, since it was on a Wednesday. Were you and your son able to attend that event?

[roarfrom34]

[QUOTE=ripfan008;1997739]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Hi Bill,

What a great story and program! I love hearing about Brooks doing things like that. I remember I was unable to attend that event because it was a Monday and I couldn't come down from Pennsylvania.

The 2018 'Dinner with the 1983 Orioles' was the same story, since it was on a Wednesday. Were you and your son able to attend that event?

Mike:

Unfortunately I was out of the area on business the night of the '83 Gala and I missed it.

At the Orioles Fan Fest the following January, the Babe Ruth Museum had a table set up and were selling programs and posters they had left over from the event.

I bought them both and here is the program and I'll post the poster (which is really cool) at a later date: