Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

I was shocked to learn of the passing of former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz. Matusz was only 37 years old and spent almost all of his 8 season career with the Orioles. He had his best success, when he was converted from a starter into a reliever, the last few years of his time with Baltimore.

Brian was always one of the nicest guys to speak with during spring training and really seemed to enjoy interacting with the fans.

Here are a few Brian Matusz team issued items. (His first postcard in 2009, his last postcard in 2015, and an 8x10 team issued photo)


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[ripfan008]

Thanks for posting that Alan. I was shocked to hear the news too this morning.

[Chstrite]

Any chance anyone has this 1966 Beth Steel photo or packet? Will pay premium price.

[roarfrom34]

I had this 2012 Postseason (ALDS) game used hat of Buck Showalter signed the other evening at the Reading (PA) Hot Stovers Banquet:

[uyu906]

Cool!

[Chstrite]

Very nice, Bill. Nice bat but partial to the older logo. Love seeing your stuff. The Hot Stove Banquet has been around for a while. I am sure it was a good time. I hope Buck was happy and healthy. I miss Buck.

[Chstrite]

William Earnest Harwell (January 25, 1918 – May 4, 2010) was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 seasons, 42 of them with the Detroit Tigers and 6 years with the Orioles (1954-1959), Harwell broadcast the action on radio and/or television. In January 2009, the American Sportscasters Association ranked him 16th on its list of Top 50 Sportscasters of All Time. His voice was amazing. Today, showing you a photo and letter on Orioles Letterhead from Harwell (dated February 27, 1955) to Art Flynn at Bowman Bubble Gum series to use his photo. Not sure exactly what series is referenced but thought to share. Harwell was once traded from the Crackers to the Dodgers for a minor league catcher to become the manager of the Crackers in Atlanta. Thus, Ernie became the only PA announcer to be traded for a ball player.

[wdwfan]

I don't think anyone collects Brooks. I say that because I listed a PSA card of his ... PSA! It's gotten 200 views and not one ounce of interest despite it being 1/4 off comps. Crazy. I thought he was kind of popular. Guess not.

[Chstrite]

Plenty of Brooks collectors. I am one. Depends on what you are selling, condition, and price. Show us.

[Chstrite]

1961 Topps Brooks Robinson. Comps on a PSA 4 is about $31.65, per VCP. Not sure there is a huge market for a PSA 4. In t is nice but just my feedback. Your price is at comp so that might be the issue given how plentiful this card is at a lower grade. Hope this helps.

[wdwfan]

Thanks. I'm not sure what VPC is as I've never heard of it. I just go by eBay comps. The last 3 (only 3 posted) on eBay sold for $40, $40 and $39. So those are the prices I used. But like you said not a big market for Brooks PSA.

Originally Posted by Chstrite

1961 Topps Brooks Robinson. Comps on a PSA 4 is about $31.65, per VCP. Not sure there is a huge market for a PSA 4. In t is nice but just my feedback. Your price is at comp so that might be the issue given how plentiful this card is at a lower grade. Hope this helps.

[wdwfan]

These are the comps I used. Both were, of course, plus shipping.

Originally Posted by Chstrite

1961 Topps Brooks Robinson. Comps on a PSA 4 is about $31.65, per VCP. Not sure there is a huge market for a PSA 4. In t is nice but just my feedback. Your price is at comp so that might be the issue given how plentiful this card is at a lower grade. Hope this helps.

[G1911]

A card priced at right around comp not selling within 24 hours on the BST is not proof of much of anything, but there's not a huge competitive market for lower grade 60's slabs. Brooks absolutely carries a very healthy premium, and has many collectors as this very active and lengthy thread shows.

[wdwfan]

Yes, Brooks is popular. I can tell by this thread. But I disagree with the part that it's priced right at comps. I've posted eBay sold comps to show this thing sells at $40. So asking $26 shipped is not even close to comps. But it is what it is. I appreciate everyone's tips.

I guess I'm going to have to look up VPC. Is it like 130point where it just gives eBay sold values? Or something different?

Originally Posted by G1911

A card priced at right around comp not selling within 24 hours on the BST is not proof of much of anything, but there's not a huge competitive market for lower grade 60's slabs. Brooks absolutely carries a very healthy premium, and has many collectors as this very active and lengthy thread shows.