Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[roarfrom34]

love those Rawlings promotional photos!

One of things I enjoy collecting are books about the Orioles and when possible I try to get them signed by either the author or players (or both!)....In 2004, Thom Loverro wrote a very nice book about the '83 Orioles championship season & over the years, I've had 25 players from that club sign it:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I remember the kids magazine "Dynamite" would always have a strip of uncut Topps cards in their Spring issues...

Yes; I believe this is where the strip is from. The cards that were in the “Dynamite” magazine aren’t as thick as the regular Topps cards, but a pretty cool addition.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Nice cards Mark and I love the fact you’re up at 3 getting today’s Brook’s post going😁.

I got up at 4:00am (had to work today) and posted first thing. Some people need a Brooks fix early nowadays...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Hi, everyone. Thought to share these photos from Rawlings featuring our favorite 3d sacker, Mr. Brooks Robinson.

The 1950-1970 Rawlings Advisory Photos (black and white) are part of the Brooks PSA Master Set (well, not the "signed" copy just yet). The two on the right are pretty rare. I just recently received the "signed" photo top left with glove at chest back from PSA. Anyone know who "Carl" is? These are amazing photos and fun to collect. The two on the right on the steps are out there occasionally for sale on ebay but not so sure about the two on the left. Enjoy!

Charlie,

Great stuff as usual. I believe Alan is correct; the one does have another version with the box located on the other side. From what I remember the paper is a tad thinner on this version.

By the way, would you believe my given name is “Carl”. If so, go ahead and send the slabbed Rawlings premium my way...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Some very nice photos. I don't begin to understand what or why PSA includes some items in their master sets, but not others.

I love the advisory photos from Rawlings, Wilson and Spalding. I believe the Brooks Robinson photo in the top right can also be found with the name box on the right side.

Here are a couple other Rawlings photos of Orioles

Great stuff! I’m a big fan of the Rawlings, Wilson, etc. premiums.

[ksfarmboy]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

I got up at 4:00am (had to work today) and posted first thing. Some people need a Brooks fix early nowadays...

I know I do! I’ve had to get up at 3:30 the last three weeks for work so I really appreciate seeing something Brooksie that early.

[quitcrab]

Mark
It’s 5:07 a.m. where is today’s post? Your not sleeping in because it’s Sunday?
I check the thread every morning. Great way to start the day!
It makes me a little sad that there is only about 50 days left in the year. I know people will add to the thread but I am going to miss your daily post.
You have done a tremendous job and it made the year 2020 a liot better.
I hope Brooks has caught wind of the thread and has viewed it. Wouldn’t that be nice !
Scott

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Mark
It’s 5:07 a.m. where is today’s post? Your not sleeping in because it’s Sunday?
I check the thread every morning. Great way to start the day!
It makes me a little sad that there is only about 50 days left in the year. I know people will add to the thread but I am going to miss your daily post.
You have done a tremendous job and it made the year 2020 a liot better.
I hope Brooks has caught wind of the thread and has viewed it. Wouldn’t that be nice !
Scott

Scott,

I stayed up late last night, but woke up early this morning. I've been studying a lesson to teach 5th graders at church. I keep going down in age...stated with HS/College and Career, then Middle School, then 6th grade and now 5th. I guess that's basically my level now...

Thanks for the compliment. It's tough sometimes to do something daily, PLUS keep it interesting at the same time. Today's post isn't the most exciting and has been shown before.

[Mark70Z]

Day 313 (November 8, 2020 – 313)

I believe all of these items have been posted before, but this is what I have for today...

In 1992 Crown put out the All Time Baltimore Orioles Action Stand Ups in three sets. Today I’ve pictured a 1992 Crown gas pump display sign advertising Set 1, which was available now, of the All Time Action Stand Ups. Personally, the cards are a bit plain looking with the white background, but I do like the advertising sign. They have a puffy Brooks attached to the sign to attract you to go ahead and get the set.

1992 Crown gas pump advertising sign

Day 313 a gas pump display 2.jpg

1992 Crown All Time Orioles Action Stand Ups – Set 1, Set 2, and Set 3

Day 313 b 1992 Action Stand ups Set 1.jpg
Day 313 c 1992 Action Stand ups Set 2.jpg
Day 313 d 1992 Action Stand ups Set 3.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Here is another signed book (published 2006) by Tom Adelman "Black & Blue" which chronicled the 1966 World Series..As an aside when Palmer signed it he mentioned that this was his wife's favorite book:

[Mark70Z]

Day 314 (November 9, 2020 – 314)

The Orioles had a good season in 1968 finishing 91-71 for a second-place finish behind the Detroit Tigers who went on to win the World Series. Hank Bauer was the manager of the Orioles but was replaced right after the All-Star break by Earl Weaver.

Who needs a ticket to an Oriole game in 1968 when you have a pass.

1968 Baltimore Orioles Season Pass

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I personally like the look of the 1968 Topps cards and while I’m not a big fan of the team cards I think the Orioles team card in ‘68 looks pretty good.

1968 Topps Orioles Team #334

Day 314 b 1968 Topps Orioles Team #334.jpg
Day 314 c 1968 Topps Orioles Team #334 back.jpg

I didn’t even know about the Venezuelan cards when I was younger and even when I first started to collect Brooks, I was unaware of their existence. Sometime along the line I saw them and of course had to try to acquire the Brooks examples.

1968 Topps Venezuelan #20

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Day 314 e 1968 Topps Venezuelan #20 back.jpg

End today with two 1968 Oriole picture pennants.

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Day 314 Pennant 1968 Picture orange insert.jpg

[roarfrom34]

I wish there had been Rawlings promotional/advisory photos with Cal Ripken Jr. (as they had done with Brooks, Boog, Mantle, etc.)..

One of my more unique Ripken related Rawlings pieces is this workbook from 1996 which was sent to coaches & AD's for them to order bats, gloves, etc.:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 314 (November 9, 2020 – 314)

The Orioles had a good season in 1968 finishing 91-71 for a second-place finish behind the Detroit Tigers who went on to win the World Series. Hank Bauer was the manager of the Orioles but was replaced right after the All-Star break by Earl Weaver.


I didn’t even know about the Venezuelan cards when I was younger and even when I first started to collect Brooks, I was unaware of their existence. Sometime along the line I saw them and of course had to try to acquire the Brooks examples.

1968 Topps Venezuelan #20

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Mark,

That's a pretty nice looking Venezuelan card of Brooks. We are lucky that most of the Venezuelan sets contain at least one Brooks Robinson card.


I'm slowly working on the 1968 set, but haven't found the Brooks card, at the price point and condition, I want to pull the trigger on yet.

I have picked up the Brooks Robinson All-Star and Orioles team card.

1968 Topps Venezuelan #3 - Copy.JPG 1968 Topps Venezuelan #3.jpg

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I wish there had been Rawlings promotional/advisory photos with Cal Ripken Jr. (as they had done with Brooks, Boog, Mantle, etc.)..

One of my more unique Ripken related Rawlings pieces is this workbook from 1996 which was sent to coaches & AD's for them to order bats, gloves, etc.:

Is that a baseball added three times in different (odd) positions on the left side? The shadows are an exact match, so I assume they are not 'three-punch holes' in the workbook.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I wish there had been Rawlings promotional/advisory photos with Cal Ripken Jr. (as they had done with Brooks, Boog, Mantle, etc.)..

One of my more unique Ripken related Rawlings pieces is this workbook from 1996 which was sent to coaches & AD's for them to order bats, gloves, etc.:

Bill,

A very cool piece. It remined me of the many catalogs I received as a high school baseball coach. Here's another catalog from Baseball Express that featured Cal on the cover in 1996.


1996 Baseball Express Catalog

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[Mark70Z]

Day 315 (November 10, 2020 – 315)

I remember when I was in school, we used to cover all our books (maybe we were required to, who knows). I wanted, or I thought needed, Orioles book covers even though I usually just got the paper grocery bag type covers. Occasionally I was able to talk my mom into an Oriole book cover which were like the one pictured below. Man, she was so good at covering books.

1969 Baltimore Orioles book cover

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I wasn’t much of a Nabisco Team Flakes cereal fan (the four-grain energy cereal), but I didn’t know at the time that the cereal boxes had cards (mini-posters) on the back of the box to cut out. The 1969 Team Flakes consisted of 24 cards in three series of eight cards. As you can see, they didn’t pay any MLB royalties, so no insignias are shown on the cards. The photos on the Nabisco cards are the same that were used on the 1968 Sports Illustrated Posters.

1969 Nabisco Team Flakes

Day 315 b 1969 Nabisco.jpg

[quitcrab]

That book cover is pretty cool ! Never seen it before . Really beats the brown grocery bag hand made book cover used in our house growing up. Scott

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 315 (November 10, 2020 – 315)


I wasn’t much of a Nabisco Team Flakes cereal fan (the four-grain energy cereal), but I didn’t know at the time that the cereal boxes had cards (mini-posters) on the back of the box to cut out. The 1969 Team Flakes consisted of 24 cards in three series of eight cards. As you can see, they didn’t pay any MLB royalties, so no insignias are shown on the cards. The photos on the Nabisco cards are the same that were used on the 1968 Sports Illustrated Posters.

1969 Nabisco Team Flakes

Attachment 425390

Mark,

That's a very nice looking Nabisco card. I wasn't a big Team Flakes fan either.

Frank Robinson is the other Oriole in the set. Frank comes in two variations, narrow yellow border and wide yellow border. I've been looking for years, but think the Brooks Robinson card was only printed with a narrow border.

1969 Nabisco Frank Robinson variations

1969 Nabisco Team Flakes - Copy.JPG

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Is that a baseball added three times in different (odd) positions on the left side? The shadows are an exact match, so I assume they are not 'three-punch holes' in the workbook.

they actually are three-punch holes lol

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Nice program Mike.

Old timers games were popular in the 1980's and 90's. Equitable sponsored games in Baltimore in 1987, 1988 and 1989.

Here are those programs. Quite easy to find.

Attachment 423557 Attachment 423558 Attachment 423559


A lesser known game took place in Phoenix, in February 1990, between the 1969 Chicago Cubs and the 1969 Orioles. It was promoted as the Dream Game and the World Series that might have been. The game benefited the Phoenix Memorial Hospital Foundation in Phoenix. In addition to the game was a dinner and banquet. I wish I knew the score..

Dinner Program

Attachment 423561


Game Program

Attachment 423560


If everyone listed in the program showed up, that's a pretty nice group of players. Look how we have lost, from that list, since 1990.

Attachment 423562


Souvenir Hat from game

Attachment 423563

Good evening,

Below is a ticket stub to the 1990 Dream Game ('69 Cubs vs '69 Orioles) that Alan posted about before. I have an extra ticket stub, if anyone is interested, please PM me. I am also still looking to purchase a game program. Thanks!

1990 Dream Game 69 Cubs vs Orioles tix.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Mike:

Did this catalog ever come across your desk?

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mike:

Did this catalog ever come across your desk?

Good evening Bill,

I have the Hooters magazine with Cal in it but nothing as classy as Jugs.

[Mark70Z]

316 (November 11, 2020 – 316)

On November 10th and 11th of 1994 The Don Drysdale Hall of Fame gold tournament was held at the Desert Falls and Rancho La Quinta golf courses. The event was to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coachella Valley. Below is Brooks’ metal golf tag from the benefit event.

Day 316 a 1994 Drysdale HOF Golf Classic November 10, 11 bag tag front.jpg
Day 316 b 1994 Drysdale HOF Golf Classic November 10, 11 bag tag.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Good evening Bill,

I have the Hooters magazine with Cal in it but nothing as classy as Jugs.

Touche' Mike.....And for the record there is indeed an article about Cal in a Hooters magazine!

Back in 1985, I responded to an ad in Sports Collectors Digest from a woman who was a talented artist who recently started painting baseballs and I commisioned her to paint balls of Cal, Eddie & Brooks...I thought the work she did was so good I then asked if she ever painted portraits on a bat..

She replied she hadn't but the thought had crossed her mind and if I sent her up a bat, she'd give it a try at no cost...

Here is the result (signed years later by CRJ who even remarked how much he liked it):

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Back in 1985, I responded to an ad in Sports Collectors Digest from a woman who was a talented artist who recently started painting baseballs and I commisioned her to paint balls of Cal, Eddie & Brooks...I thought the work she did was so good I then asked if she ever painted portraits on a bat..

She replied she hadn't but the thought had crossed her mind and if I sent her up a bat, she'd give it a try at no cost...

Bill,

That bat is outstanding. Please post some pics of the baseballs. I would love to see them. Do you remember anything about the artist? I think I see some initials of the artist under the portrait. It would be cool if she was indeed from Maine.

I have a couple of paintings in my collection. The first one I received for Christmas from my wife in 1983. The artist was in the mall doing portraits for families. She did the Brooks Robinson from one of his postcards.

1983 Brooks Robinson painting by Grace Eng

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The second painting of Jim Palmer was done by an artist named H.E. Halvorsen. I haven't been able to find any info about the artist. I picked it up at a card show in the mid 1980's. Interesting hat design? I don't remember the Orioles wearing that version. LOL

Jim Palmer Painting by H.E. Halvorsen

DSCN2169.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 317 (November 12, 2020 – 317)

A small 1968 Plans of action foldout booklet, with Brooks on the cover, which discusses ticket plans for the season.

Day 317 a Plans of Action 1968 Ticket Plans.jpg

Here’s an interesting photo of Brooks, in an away game at Fenway Park, helping the grounds crew (do you think Brooks wants to play baseball or what?). I don’t have all the information, but I think it’s a game from June 2, 1968 where the Orioles beat the Red Sox 4-3.

Day 317 b Photo 1968 Ground Crew June 2 1.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Bill,

That bat is outstanding. Please post some pics of the baseballs. I would love to see them. Do you remember anything about the artist? I think I see some initials of the artist under the portrait. It would be cool if she was indeed from Maine.

Alan:

Nice artwork....I have the painted baseballs in a storage bin right now, but I'll get them out..When I first met the artist she was Sue Bogyo, but she now goes by Suzanne Wolf and her website is www.suzannewolf.com; I originally thought she was from Maine but I now beleive she is from the mid-west..

I have a few pieces of Cal Jr. artwork & here is an original painting by Eric Cash that was used for an Upper Deck card of him back in 2007...The artist conveniently didn't finish the lower right hand corner of the painting (since it wouldn't be seen on the card) and it was the perfect spot for me to have Cal sign/inscribe it:

[BaltOrioles]

I've been a minor league card collector from the beginning, when TCMA came out with sets in the 1970's.

Certainly, the holy grails of Orioles minor league sets are the 1980 Charlotte O's blue SGA set and the O's orange Police set. Both of those sets contain coveted Cal Ripken Jr cards. I'm lucky to have the complete blue set, but only 9 cards from the orange set and no Ripken. At the prices the orange Ripken command, I'll probably never finish the set, but do look for nice examples of the others. I do have the John Shelby, Drungo Hazewood and Willie Royster cards, which are three of the guys to play for the Orioles.

Two of my other favorite sets also feature the Charlotte O's. While not extremely expensive, both sets are somewhat hard to find. Both sets contain a sampling of future Orioles players.

The 1981 set issued by the team looks very similar to the 1980 orange Police set. I see attempts to pass these off as the 1980 cards. The main difference is that the backs are much different and don't have tips from the Police Dept like the 1980 set.

1981 Charlotte O's team issued set

1981 Team Charlotte O's #1.jpg 1981 Team Charlotte O's #2.jpg 1981 Team Charlotte O's #3.jpg s-l400.jpg


The 1982 set has a nice design. It's labeled as "Heroes Aren't Hard to Find". Again the set can be had at a reasonable price if you can find one.

1982 Charlotte O's Heroes set

1982 Heroes Charlotte O's #1.jpg 1982 Heroes Charlotte O's #2.jpg 1982 Heroes Charlotte O's #3.jpg 1982 Heroes Charlotte O's #4.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 318 (November 13, 2020 – 318)

Coming off the 1966 season with a World Series victory you’d figure the Orioles would be in the running for the upcoming 1967 season. We had Frank Robinson coming off his Triple Crown year, surrounded by a group of young stars, and the pitching was on a high. Well, as you already know it wasn’t meant to be and the Orioles finished in 6th place 15 ½ games back of first place. There were several issues this year, but we’ll not go over them.
I’ll start today with a 1967 Orioles Season Pass.

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At least during 1967 we could relive some great memories from the Series in the Topps set like the following card:

1967 Topps World Series Game 4 “Orioles Win 4th Straight” #154

Day 318 1967-topps-154-world-series-game-4.jpg

As a plus Brooks had his floating head on a 1967 checklist card. As Darren (JollyElm) noted early, in post #20, there is a variation of the checklist. I’ll go with the names given by Darren and put them in his own words. “The first one, which I decided to call Mr. Chin, features his chin shadow coming in contact with the top of the black bounding box. This version includes a large amount of dark shadowing beneath his chin and up the side of his face. The second version, Mr. Cheeky portrays him with more of a svelte appearance as he people at Topps cropped out a good amount of his face, making him appear much thinner. It’s most obvious in the section of his cheek below his left ear.” I’ll just picture one variation of the checklist and if you’d like to view the other check out post #20.

1967 Topps Checklist #531

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Day 318 1967 Topps Checklist #531 back.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 315 (November 10, 2020 – 315)

I remember when I was in school, we used to cover all our books (maybe we were required to, who knows). I wanted, or I thought needed, Orioles book covers even though I usually just got the paper grocery bag type covers. Occasionally I was able to talk my mom into an Oriole book cover which were like the one pictured below. Man, she was so good at covering books.

1969 Baltimore Orioles book cover

I have a few of these should anyone be interested:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I have a few of these should anyone be interested:

Bill,

I'm interested in one. It will go well with my Montgomery County Public Schools Book Cover.

Montgomery County Public Schools Book Cover.jpg


Growing up in Maine, I wasn't really aware of the Junior Orioles program. I finally joined in 1972. Here's my well loved membership card, along with the schedule I received. Unfortunately, I never got the chance to use my free Orioles tickets.

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1972 WJZ TV-13Junior Orioles.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Alan...love those Charlotte cards....

I believe I posted this painting before but us old time collectors probably remember Renatta Galasso as one of the earliest mail order card dealers. She published a magazine called the "Baseball Hobby Card Report" and back in the Summer of '84 Cal Ripken was the cover subject.

The original artwork for this cover was done by Ron Lewis and I was able to purchase the original artwork a few years ago:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I believe I posted this painting before but us old time collectors probably remember Renatta Galasso as one of the earliest mail order card dealers. She published a magazine called the "Baseball Hobby Card Report" and back in the Summer of '84 Cal Ripken was the cover subject.

The original artwork for this cover was done by Ron Lewis and I was able to purchase the original artwork a few years ago:

Bill,

That's a nice piece. I remember Renata Galasso and purchased a few items from her. She also sponsored a couple of card sets in the 1970's and 80's. Here are some Orioles cards from her sets.

1977 Don Larsen, 1984 Brooks Robinson and 1984 Reggie Jackson
cards

1977 Renata Galasso.jpg 1984 Renata Galasso Collector Series.jpg 1984 Renata Galasso Reggie Set.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 319 (November 14, 2020 – 319)

I’ve only seen this publication once since I’ve been collecting Brooks so I’m sure there’s not many of these remaining. I enjoy the odd-ball items that are not seen every day. This is a small pamphlet or booklet from a 1966 Knights of Columbus events, Sports Night, where Brooks attended. Brooks is pictured on the cover along with sportscaster Van Miller, football linebacker Vince Costello, and HOF quarterback Jack Kemp.

1966 Knights of Columbus Sports Night

Day 319 Publication 1966 Knights of Columbus Van Miller Jack Kemp Vince Costello.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

For some reason, I have many many more cups in my collection than I need. Whenever I'm at a game, I just have to check to see if there's a cup I don't have.

I believe these cups were distributed at 7-Eleven stores in the Baltimore area around 1992. Labeled as Baltimore Legends, I've always wondered about the group of players selected (no offense to Paul Blair) and whether more were planned. Brooks Robinson is part of the set, but no Frank Robinson or Jim Palmer.

1992 7-Eleven Baltimore Legends cups

1992 7-Eleven Baltimore Legends Cups.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Mark...Love the KOC program...I've never seen one before!

In 2011 the event program for the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Gala had a painting of the Ripken Family by famed baseball artist Dick Perez (of Perez-Steele , HOF, etc.) on the cover.

The painting was not part of any auction that evening and shortly thereafter I e-mailed Mr. Perez for details on it and he responded that the original painting was donated to the Foundation to raise money (there were no prints, giclees, etc.).

The 2012 Gala comes around and lo and behold I now see the original painting among their silent auction pieces....I was a volunteer at the event and asked if I could participate in the auction and was told I could...

Fortunately I was the high bidder that evening and am very proud to own a Dick Perez original (of the Ripken Family no less):

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

In 2011 the event program for the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Gala had a painting of the Ripken Family by famed baseball artisit Dick Perez (of Perez-Steele , HOF, etc.) on the cover.

Fortunately I was the high bidder that evening and am very proud to own a Dick Perez original (of the Ripken Family no less):

Bill,

All I can say is "WOW".... I'm glad it ended up in a deserving home.

[Mark70Z]

Man, you guys are showing some GREAT artwork.


Day 320 (November 15, 2020 – 320)

How bout a few award photos today. I may be off on the year (I should be close), but I believe the first photo is Brooks receiving the 1965 Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

1965 Gold Glove Award

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Next Brooks is receiving the 1966 Arkansan of the Year Award presented by Bob Gerbert. The award was presented to Brooks at the most famous businesses in Arkansas at the time, the Marion Hotel, which was in Little Rock.

1966 Arkansan of the Year Award

Day 320 Photo 1966 Bob Gerbert Arkansan of the Year.jpg

I’m not sure what this last award is for, but it’s likely something special; anyone know?

Day 320 Photo Award.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Bill,

All I can say is "WOW".... I'm glad it ended up in a deserving home.

Thanks Alan....I really couldn't believe it myself...My thoughts were that the majority of the people who attended the Gala did not really know who Dick Perez was.....Up to that point I really wasn't an "art" guy but that purchase changed my thoughts on it when it came to adding things to the collection.

Here is the original artwork (artist Kevin Penix) for the 2018 Topps Gallery card of Cal Jr.:

[roarfrom34]

Mark...

Very nice vintage photos of Brooks....If you look closely at the Gold Glove one, it appears that Brooks isn't wearing his jersey...Appears to be a #2 behind the trophy?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mark...

Very nice vintage photos of Brooks....If you look closely at the Gold Glove one, it appears that Brooks isn't wearing his jersey...Appears to be a #2 behind the trophy?

Yes; probably just slipped on a jersey for the pic.

[Mark70Z]

Day 321 (November 16, 2020 – 321)

For November 16th I’m picturing a signed Don Wingfield postcard. I think they date these things as 1955-62 so I’ll go with that date range. This example is postmarked October 4, 1961 and as you can see the address is filled out in Brooks’ hand.

Day 321 a Picture Wingfield Postcard.jpg
Day 321 b Picture Wingfield Postcard back.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

I saw yesterday that the Orioles announced the passing of long time team photographer, Mort Tadder. Tadder served as the Orioles photographer for over 40 years. He is also known for his photos of US Presidents, the Beatles and just about anything related to the Baltimore area. A single post certainly can't do justice to all of Tadder's accomplishments.

I doubt anyone, even the smallest Orioles or Brooks Robinson collector, doesn't have some of Mort Tadder's work in their collection. He did B&W and color photos, team photos, head shots, action shots, front office personnel, celebrations, award presentations and just about anything that involved the Orioles. I know I must have 2500-3000 of his photos in my collection, not including the team issued postcards, which also used his photos.

We've seen many of his photos in previous posts. My favorites are the individual player 8x10 headshots available directly from the Orioles until 1999. His work included HOFers to the most obscure players. I can't pick a favorite photo, but here are a few examples of different types.

Team Photos

1963 Team Photo (Morton Tadder)11x14.jpg 1978 Team Photo (Morton Tadder) 8x10.jpg


Publicity Photos

1982 Tadder 2.jpg


Headshots Photos

Robinson, Frank 1.jpg Gilliford, Paul 1.jpg

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Team Issued Postcards

1962 Postcards 06.jpg 197374 Postcards 02.jpg

[roarfrom34]

was very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Tadder & sadly learned just today of the recent passing of Foster Castleman who finished a five year MLB career by playing in 98 games for the Orioles in 1958...

Here is a Crown card he signed for me sometime in the 1990's:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I saw yesterday that the Orioles announced the passing of long time team photographer, Mort Tadder. Tadder served as the Orioles photographer for over 40 years. He is also known for his photos of US Presidents, the Beatles and just about anything related to the Baltimore area. A single post certainly can't do justice to all of Tadder's accomplishments.

I doubt anyone, even the smallest Orioles or Brooks Robinson collector, doesn't have some of Mort Tadder's work in their collection. He did B&W and color photos, team photos, head shots, action shots, front office personnel, celebrations, award presentations and just about anything that involved the Orioles. I know I must have 2500-3000 of his photos in my collection, not including the team issued postcards, which also used his photos.

We've seen many of his photos in previous posts. My favorites are the individual player 8x10 headshots available directly from the Orioles until 1999. His work included HOFers to the most obscure players. I can't pick a favorite photo, but here are a few examples of different types.

Alan,

I really appreciate this post because I didn’t know that Mort had passed away. I met Mort over 25 years ago in Baltimore along with Lillian Crowley who worked along side him; such great people. Like you said, I’m sure we all have some shots that Mort took throughout the years. I know I have at least one item to post that I received from Mort prior to year end.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

was very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Tadder & sadly learned just today of the recent passing of Foster Castleman who finished a five year MLB career by playing in 98 games for the Orioles in 1958...

Here is a Crown card he signed for me sometime in the 1990's:

Bill,

Thanks for the update, I hadn't heard about Foster Castleman. I don't have much of him in my collection, but here's a couple photos and a team issued postcard.


Castleman, Foster 1 - Copy.jpg Castleman, Foster 2 - Copy.jpg


195759 Postcards 03 - Copy.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 322 (November 17, 2020 – 322)

A 1977 Orioles parking permit, stamped Orioles Advocates, for an Orioles game during the season.

1977 Orioles Special Parking Permit

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I only have ONE proof of Brooks’ 1977 Topps #285 (I don’t count the blank back; if you count it then it would be two proofs); sad, but true…

1977 Topps #285 progressive proof

Day 322 b 1977 Topps #285 Progressive proof.jpg

Today we’ll stick to the 1977 theme and picture a long strip of cellophane wrap that’s broken into three compartments known as a rack-pack. I believe I’ve shown one from 1977 prior, but here’s another for your possible enjoyment. Along with Brooks on the front we have Maximino Leon of the Braves and Johnny Bench with the Reds.

1977 Topps Rack Pack

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[roarfrom34]

Mark...Fantastic 1977 items...The proof and Rack Pack are off the charts!

Some of you may remember the first set offering from Upper Deck in 1989 which included team checklist cards with player artwork on the front. The artist on all those team cards was Vernon Wells Jr., who is the father of former MLB outfielder Vernon Wells.

Here is Wells' original artwork used for the Cal Ripken Jr. Checklist card...You'll note the bird logo on the cap was incorrectly painted backwards & thus was digitally corrected on the card itself:

[BaltOrioles]

I'm hoping someone out there can help me to identify the O's player in this photo.

I picked this photo up years ago, because I couldn't recognize him. The photo has number 100 stamped on the back, similar to the style of Jim Elder B&W postcards. However, a look through Jim Elders checklist, eliminated it being #100 on Elder's list.

I believe the player played in the Orioles system in the late 50's - early 60's range. I don't believe he ever made it to the Orioles, but I could be wrong. I've asked several old time Orioles, but haven't had any luck. Boog Powell thought it was Al Bumbry.. NO The closest I came was Jackie Brandt, who said he recognized the player, but couldn't remember his name. Jackie gets a pass, since he's 86.

The most common responses from people are Bobby Avilia and Chico Carrasquel, but I personally don't think it's either of them. Thoughts anyone.....


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Bobby Avilia and Chico Carrasquel (for comparison purposes)

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[Mark70Z]

Day 323 (November 18, 2020 – 323)

In 1989 Topps along with LJN Corporation put out a set of Talking Baseball cards. Each card had a plastic disc affixed to the back of the card and played like a record on a player. I never had the SportsTalk player so I’m unsure what was said on the Brooksie card. I do know I picked up the examples shown below cheaply.

1989 Topps and LJN Corp. Talking Baseball

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I have a couple sealed 10 sets; one with Brooks displayed on front.

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