Orioles Photos
 

Bill,

Thanks. That makes perfect sense that they were photos from winter carnivals. I've never been close enough to Baltimore to attend any of the fanfests.

I appreciate you adding to my wantlist :) Would it be safe to say in your opinion the 5x7 photos (white caps) are from 1988, the 5x7 photos (black caps) are from 1989 and the smaller 4x5 photos are from 1990? Do you think the 4x5 Ben McDonald with the larger Esskay logo is later than 1990 or just a variation from 1990 photos?

I love the other Billy Ripken photos. I have the Luskins photo, but had never seen the second Herman's Sporting Goods photo.

I also have an Adidas Scott McGregor photo. It is 6x9 and same format as the 1986 Ripken.

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Mark I love those proofs and transparencies you have. Really dig those one of a kind items.

Day 105 (April 14, 2020 – 105)

A 1967 ticket plan booklet for the upcoming season after coming off the 1966 World Series victory. Cover states, “Come on out…We had some fun last year.”

1967 Ticket Plan booklet

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Scott McGregor
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

1982 Scott McGregor white button down knit game used home jersey manufactured by Descente.

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NICE jersey Clint!

1964 Rochester Red Wings Team Photo.....Many Future/Past MLB Players on this team include Joe Durham, Tom Phoebus, Mickey McGuire, Bill Short, Darold Knowles, Steve Demeter, Joe Pignatano, Darrell Johnson (Mgr), Joe Altobelli, Herm Starrette, Gino Cimoli, Davey Johnson, Mike McCormick, Luke Easter, John Miller & Curt Blefary

The Red Wings would win the IL Title that season with a record of 82-72

https://i.imgur.com/GtgvYRP.jpg

Orioles Photos
 

A few more promotional photos

Brooks Robinson (Waverly Tower Mechants)

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Luis Aparicio (Wilson Sporting Goods)

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Chuck Estrada (Spaulding Sporting Goods)

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Jim Palmer (Macy's)

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Ken Singleton (Central Savings Bank)

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Fred Lynn (IBM)

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Alan,

It’s so cool to see a Brooksie item posted that I’ve never seen before. It’s a common photo of Brooks, but a unique item just the same. Now, is that facsimile autograph even Brooks’? Never seen him sign in this manner in the past or currently.

I was saddened to hear earlier today about the passing of Orioles long time coach (and Royals/Cubs skipper) Jim Frey....I was trying to think if I had anything unique of Frey & the best I could do was come with this picture of the '79 coaching staff (taken in Detroit). I also recall Frey often signing team signed baseballs on the sweet spot beneath Earl:

https://i.imgur.com/JyogPBw.jpg

That’s sad to hear Bill. I guess Ray is the last one alive? Altobelli I think is alive too.

Yep Clint, that's the sad truth (though I've heard that Altobelli isn't doing well)

Altobelli always seemed like a genuinely nice guy. I hope he’s doing ok.

Jim Frey
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Sad news about Jim Frey. Thanks for letting us now Bill; I didn't hear about his passing until you mentioned it here.

Clint has a nice 1972 Orioles road jersey worn by Jim.

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Day 106 (April 15, 2020 – 106)

This is a 1983 ASA The Brooks Robinson Story with red trim on the boarders. The other version of this set, which has green trim on the borders, I pictured on Day 100.

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Clint....Those '72 road knits are beautiful and very hard to find (my buddy has a Billy Hunter one)!

Mark...never have seen the red trimmed cards before

Here is a souvenir team photo of the 1966 Rochester Wed Wings (who won 83 games but unfortunately lost to Richmond in the playoffs).

Notable guys pictured include Mark Belanger, Frank Bertania, Ed Barnowski, Dave Vineyard, Ken Rowe, Mike Epstein, Larry Haney, Dave May, Dave Leonhard, Mike Fiore, Earl Weaver (mgr), Herm Starette, Cam Carreon, Mickey McGuire & Tom Phoebus

https://i.imgur.com/eWeNeJb.jpg

Alan....When I saw your Singleton promotional photo from Central Savings Bank it reminded me of this 11x17 advertising poster from 1979 with Union Trust Bank (which he later signed for me)..

Also the spikes that Kenny is wearing in that action photo are similar to a pair that I own as well:

https://i.imgur.com/LIyilog.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/48N1Tk8.jpg

1966 Rochester Red Wings
 

Bill,

I've never seen that 1966 Red Wings team photo before. Here's the team photo in my collection, plus a couple other 1966 items.

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Program

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Mike Epstein

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Jim Frey
 

I hadn't seen the news about Jim Frey either. Like Bill, I don't have much for Jim Frey items except his team issued postcards and 8x10 photos. He was also included in the team publicity photos used by the media during the 70's.

Morton Tadder 8x10 photos

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1975 Postcard

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1979 Team Publicity Photo

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Jim Frey
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Clint has another jersey of Jim Frey. This is a complete 1979 home worn full ensemble.

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Orioles vs. A's
 

Day 107 (April 16, 2020 – 107)

I think that both photos are from the 1971 American League Championship Series game against the Oakland Athletics; one home and one away (correct me if I’m mistaken). If you’re an A’s fan I’m sure you remember that the Orioles swept the A’s in three games 😊.

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8x10
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11x14
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Mark....Super collection of '71 ALCS Memorabilia

Clint...Loving the Frey GU stuff; where did you get that complete uniform from '79?

Alan...Interesting 1966 Rochester team photo..My version was issued after the season was over. You'll note that they are introduced as the "1966 Pennant Winning Red Wings" on the front and the back has final player stats and IL standings & states "Compliments of R.T. French" (perhaps a Giveaway at a playoff game?).

Here is their 1967 Team Photo (compliments of Central Trust Bank on the back). Notables include Tom Fisher, Camilo Carreon, Fred Beene, Mickey McGuire, Dave May, Curt Motton, Herm Starrette, Earl Weaver (mgr.), Bobby Floyd, Ron Stone, Gene Brabender, Ed Barnowski & Dave Leonhard.

The club went 80-61 however they lost to Columbus in the playoffs:

https://i.imgur.com/zH5GLRa.jpg

Brooks Robinson autographed photos are common (which is a good thing) but here is an unique one that Brooks signed to Harry Figgie. To those who don't know who Harry was, he was the owner of the Rawlings Sporting Goods Company & this is a photo from Brooks after the '70 World Series and I believe in which Figgie gifted Brooks 977 shares of ATO/Rawlings stock (which represented his lifetime Fielding %)..Interestingly, it was Figgie who commissioned Norman Rockwell to do that famous painting of Brooks (that's why you see the Rawlings logo prominently on his glove/cleats):

https://i.imgur.com/6pMLWLL.jpg

1971 ALCS Playoffs
 

Mark,

I love it when you and Bill post items. It makes it much easier for me to decide what to post that day.

Here are a few other 1971 ALCS items


Letter to season ticket holders

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Programs from Baltimore and Oakland

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Ticket from Baltimore

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1967 Rochester Red Wings
 

Bill,

I love that you are more into the minor leagues stuff than I realized. I have 2 different 1967 Red Wings photos. The one you posted and this one...

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1967 Red Wings Program

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Plus bonus photos of Tom Fisher and Rick Delgardo

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Bill, it was the first game used jersey I ever bought. It was on eBay and the seller slips my mind now.

Thanks Clint...

mine was a 1980 orange alternate of Rich Dauer back in 1982, which in turn I traded for an Angels away jersey of Doug DeCinces a couple years later.

wish I had that Dauer back!

Bill

I can see why you would want it back. Once I got the Frey I was hooked. I had to get an orange next remembering the 78 Harlow and 79 Bumbry Topps from my childhood. The Flinn jersey was my first orange. I’m about out of jerseys so you’re going to have to step up when I’m done.

The next orange alternate I picked up was in approx. 1986 and somehow I've done a better job with holding on to this one:

https://i.imgur.com/esklvBv.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/TpygYj3.jpg

That’s real nice Bill! Definite keeper!

Bill,

Very nice picture and even nicer autograph.

Day 108 (April 17, 2020 – 108)

Early Orioles team issue postcard, 1957-59, of a young Brooks. I usually call this example a 1959 (why; it looks like a later photo than the other 1957-59 postcard), but I’m sure it was issued by the team for a couple of years. Also, the Post Office stamp on the signed, mailed version, has a 1959 date so…we’ll go with 1959.

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Rick Dempsey
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Today Clint has for us a fan favorite...a Rick Dempsey jersey. This example is a 1979 Orioles game used road jersey with noticeable use. Dempsey has always been a favorite blue collar type of catcher and brings added enjoyment to the fans whether he's singing "Old Time Rock and Roll" or playing Babe Ruth in a rain delay he was ever entertaining.

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Here is what I suppose is a 1970 Rochester Red Wings team photo only because this is an actual photograph (has no names, sponsor info, etc.). The team won 64 games and notables on this team include Don Baylor, Bobby Grich, Tom Shopay, Jimmie Schaffer, Cal Ripken Sr. (mgr), Fred Beene, Frank Bertania, Enzo Hernandez, Ron Shelton, Mickey Scott & Al Severinson.

https://i.imgur.com/urh9YMW.jpg

Brooks Robinson
 

Mark,

I will agree with you that your postcard is probably after 1957 and most likely 1958 or 59. The similar style, lack of any uncut sheets or proof otherwise, leads most postcard collectors to lump the issues from 1957-1959 together. Postmarks on the back can sometimes confirm a year or two.

Here is what I believe to be the first team issued postcard of Brooks. It is postmarked in Aug 1957. It looks like Brooks was too nice to correct the printer on his middle name from the first to the second postcard.

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1970 Rochester Red Wings
 

Bill,

You are correct. Nice job with identifying players. Here's the sponsored 1970 team picture.

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1970 Program

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A couple others in the team photo include Roger Freed and Ed Maras

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Rick Dempsey
 

Although I am too young to have seen Rick Dempsey play for the Orioles (I do remember seeing him play for the Dodgers at the end of his career), I always enjoyed the great stories people had about him and watching the videos of him sliding on the tarp during rain delays.

However, the one opportunity I had to meet Dempsey was during Orioles FanFest in 2003. When it was my turn to meet him, he turned to the table assistant and started screaming that he didn't have a cup of water on the table. He looked at her the entire time he was signing my ball. I could have been in a gorilla costume jumping up and down and he never would have noticed. It was such a disappointment.

But I did get to meet Paul Blair during the same FanFest. He may still be the nicest player I ever had the opportunity to meet.

I had every player sign the same ball during that day, so Rick Dempsey's and Paul Blair's signature are forever linked in my mind. (I display the Paul Blair side of the ball).

Great Dempsey items Clint & Mike (i'm sorry your experience with him wasn't the best; I can assure you that it isn't typical)!

A few years back I won a small lot of 1986 Orioles worn mesh pre game tops (which included a Dempsey) in an auction. Coincidentally, I found a BP photo of Rick that I took myself that season. I subsequently had Rick sign his top after a game at his Camden Yards restaurant a couple years ago:

https://i.imgur.com/CT3F5Xb.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/WkYcAuk.jpg

The only other BP top from that auction lot that I've had signed (with help from his son) was Mike Boddicker's. Anyone who has met Mike knows he's always a class act!


https://i.imgur.com/hW4Fcwd.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/mQnb0Bp.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/RsQh5rb.jpg

Team Photos
 

I’ve always liked team photos. Maybe I’m not too keen on the Topps team cards since you really can’t make out the players, but the regular team photos I’m a fan. I’m lovin’ the team photos being shown and appreciate you guys posting them for all to see; thank you!

Alan,

Appreciate the detail. Do you happen to have a scan of the back of the postcard you pictured? Man, that’s one nice autograph on that postcard...

Mike,

I was worried about meeting Brooks the first time in the 80’s even though I heard about him being so nice. He was my hero growing up and if something like that happened I guarantee I wouldn’t be collecting him today. Thankfully that wasn’t the case, but it is disappointing to hear your experience with Dempsey.

Bill what years were those orange batting practice tops used?

1986

I have a Tony Arnold and Al Pardo if you have any interest....

Brooks Robinson
 

Mark,

Here's the back of the 1957 Brooks postcard. Hard to see the postmark date through the address, but it's Aug 14, 1957.

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Bill, yes I’d be interested in one for my style collection. Send me a pm where I can send PayPal or a check. Either player would do. Thanks!

Thanks! That back is “almost“ as nice as the front and all in Brooks hand. Wonder when Brooks started signing these ‘57 postcards; would be neat to know.

Day109 (April 18, 2020 – 109)

When I was younger, I really didn’t care for the baseball related stamps, but now I personally like stamps. In 1961 Topps inserted stamps which were around 1 38” x 1 3/16” into wax packs in panels of two. The stamps are unnumbered and pictured on brown or on green stamps.

1961 Topps Stamp panel – Brooks Robinson and John Buzhardt

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Since we’re in 1961 I’ll also include a working press pass.

1961 Orioles Working Press Pass

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Steve Stone
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Today Clint has ANOTHER great looking orange jersey... This time it's a 1979 Steve Stone game used orange example.

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Orioles Photos
 

Mark,

It's interesting that the stamp panel of Brooks also includes John Buzhardt. Buzhardt had a nice career, mainly with the Chicago White Sox. He also had stops with the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros. Finding items of John Buzhardt aren't that difficult.

One of my collecting goals is to have a photo of some kind of every player to ever appear for the Orioles, but pictured in their Orioles uniform. John Buzhardt tops the list as the only player to wear an Orioles uniform that I've never seen anything with him pictured as an Oriole. He appeared briefly for the Orioles in 1967. I wish somebody on the site can please prove me wrong.

For the record, here's my top five list.

John Buzhardt 1967
Grady Hatton 1956
Roger Marquis 1955
Buddy Peterson 1957
Sam Jones 1964

Honorable mentions go to Wally Westlake 1955, Babe Birrer 1956 and Shane Turner 1991

Westlake and Birrer have team issued postcards that I've seen, but I only have copies of them. I have copies of photos of Hatton, Marquis and Peterson from other collections. I been lucky to find a Sam Jones and within the last 6 months finally found a photo of Shane Turner.

Sam Jones 1964 Wirephoto

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Shane Turner 1991 Spring Training photo

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The 1971 Dallas Fort Worth Spurs finished the season with a 82-59 record in the Texas league (good for 2nd Place). They played in Turnpike Stadium which was retrofitted into Arlington Stadium the next year when the Rangers moved in (and subsequently played in for 20 seasons):

Here is their Team Photo with notable inclusions Mike Reinbach, Don Hood, Jesse Jefferson, Dyar Miller, Doug DeCinces, Enos Cabell, Wayne Garland, Tom Walker, Cal Ripken Sr. (MGR) & Junior Kennedy.

https://i.imgur.com/L0G8nn0.jpg

I always loved the "Mod Squad" look of their program:

https://i.imgur.com/pjvD3GL.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/BLYzifc.jpg

Here is a nice vintage postcard of Turnpike Stadium that I had Cal Ripken Sr. sign with the year he managed there:

https://i.imgur.com/qDMeyaE.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/fDD5ZmM.jpg

Staying in 1971, here is a Rochester Red Wings program/roster insert (from the Little World Series vs. Denver) from the first season that Joe Altobelli managed there...While Cal Sr. wasn't the manager I remember picking this program up because he is pictured on the cover from the season prior:

https://i.imgur.com/g5M6aJt.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/fNawxg3.jpg

1971 Dallas-Ft Worth Spurs
 

Bill,

Great stuff. Here's a team issued photo of Mike Reinbach. He died tragically at only 39 in an automobile accident.


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Mel Bailey postcards of Mike Reinbach (pre mid 70's hair style) and two others from the team, Junior Kennedy (upper right) and Mike Herson (lower left)


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1971 Rochester Red Wings
 

Bill,

You might be interested to know that the 1971 program also comes with a much tougher to find B&W photo on the front.

Thanks Alan....Something for the want list! Do you think they used a color photo since it was the AAA World Series?

For a long time I thought I had heard that Reinbach's death was a suicide (or perhaps it was originally reported as such). In looking on-line recently, it now appears as if it was just an unfortunate accident..Either way, he died too soon.

Here is a Mike Reinbach game used bat and an autograph that he graciously returned to me back on New Years Eve 1982...Somewhere I have an Orioles hat of his as well (which I'll post when I find it).

https://i.imgur.com/EthsNRJ.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/OIAr7A9.jpg

1971 Rochester Red Wings
 

Bill,

My best guess is either the B&W program was a preseason sample or a late season extra printing when the team ran low on the color programs. The content of both programs is exactly the same, but printed in color in one version and B&W in the other. There's also no lucky number printed in the B&W version. I see the color version listed all the time, but this is the only B&W I've ever seen. The roster insert in the color copy is from Aug 2nd and there wasn't any roster with the B&W program.

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Alan,

Such a neat endeavor. You would think it has to be "possible" and "likely" that they had some type of picture taken as an Oriole, but the short timers could definitely be a needle in a hay stack. Of course when you do pick them up you definitely have to post and hopefully someone here can help with your goal.

Day 110 (April 19, 2020 – 110)

In 1973 Johnny Pro Enterprises of Baltimore put out a set of 28 Orioles cards that are numbered by the players uniform. These are great looking “punch-out” cards in my opinion and are fairly large; they measure around 4”x6”. Love the green background with the player featured in full color.

1973 Johnny Pro batting

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1973 Johnny Pro fielding

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The 1972 Asheville Orioles finished the season 81-58 and won their division although they lost in the playoffs.

Notables include Cal Ripken Sr. (MGR), Paul Mitchell, Royle Stillman, Doug DeCinces, Dave Johnson (one of three Orioles to have that name), Mike Reinbach, Jim Fuller & Tim Nordbrook.

Also pictured is Mark Weems (who tragically drowned in Venezuela on New Years Day 1974 while out with Don Hood, Wayne Garland & Bob Bailor) and Don Hickey who has been mentioned by both Cal Jr. & Billy to me as being their favorite player when they were kids.

https://i.imgur.com/cVz8jAw.jpg

Their program was not a traditional one in that in was more like a folded scorecard with an insert:

https://i.imgur.com/PK8P8D5.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/XX4vzxb.jpg

For those who might be interested, here are Cal Jr.'s remembrance of that season in Ashville:

https://www.journalnow.com/sports/na...a4bcf6878.html

Orioles Photos
 

Mark,

It's a labor of love for sure. Believe it or not the Orioles themselves don't have photos of some players to appear for them. A few guys were picked up while the Orioles were on the road and released before they got back to Baltimore. As you will notice, I prefer posed or head shots over action shots, where it's difficult to see the player's face

Here are a few more toughies to find pictured as Orioles. A few had great careers after leaving Baltimore or arrived at the end of successful careers.

Lou Pinella

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Tim Raines Sr

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Dean Chance (Never actually pitched for the Orioles, but a pretty good pitcher)

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Bob Oliver (played for the Orioles briefly in 1974)

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Orlando Sanchez (1984)

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Ron Jackson (1984)

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Plus a couple of players that aren't as hard to find, but aren't associated with being Orioles.

Jim Thome

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Joe Carter

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1972 Asheville Orioles
 

Bill,

Nice story on Cal's time in Asheville. Too bad he isn't pictured in the team photo as a bat boy.

Do you just collect minor league stuff related to the Ripkens or are you more of a minor league collector than you let on? :D

In Post #1253, Mike mentioned his experiences with both Rick Dempsey and Paul Blair at the Orioles Fan Fest in 2003.

My memories of that day include both hearing of the NASA Space Shuttle Columbia accident and meeting Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler who would unfortunately pass away from the misuse of Ephedra only two weeks later:

https://i.imgur.com/sNF6xFW.jpg

Bill,

What a tragic story of Steve Bechler's death. I think the Orioles were very high on his talent.

Do you remember if Tippy Martinez was at that fanfest signing autographs? I'm missing the team issued postcard of him from 2003 that was supposedly given out at the event.

Alan:

I think it would be great if Cal Jr. had been in that team photo as the bat boy. My suspicion is the team picture might have been taken while the family was still in Aberdeen waiting for school to end.

Regarding Minor League things, I always liked the Rochester Red Wings just due to their rich long term relationship with the Orioles & the # of players who played with both clubs.

When it comes to the Ripken Family, I like to collect things related to any portion of their career (including minor leagues).

As you know the Orioles (Coke & Crown Oil sponsored) in 1991 issued a card set with every Orioles player who ever appeared in a game with them (I believe it was a 502 card set).

Obviously the set included Ron Jackson (whose photo you posted was the first one I've seen with him in an Oriole uniform; thank you).

I had Ron sign his card (with the inscription of "Not Me" lol), but do you have any idea on who is pictured??

https://i.imgur.com/eMRztpi.jpg

Fun Fact: Bob Oliver was the last Oriole to wear #33 prior to Eddie Murray!

Here is the first page of a letter written by Vi Ripken in May of 1963 to a former babysitter's family that she kept in contact with (she comments on just putting the children in bed & that 'Calvin' was away in Winnipeg). Love the stationary!

https://i.imgur.com/ww1JdKW.jpg

1971 Red Wings Little World Series
 

Your guess is correct! The Denver Bears got kicked out of their stadium by the Broncos so all 7 games were played in Rochester. By game 4 or so they ran out of color programs (the same ones used all year), so a quick trip to the printer brought the B&W versions for remaining games. I was lucky enough to see all the games.

Cool note #1 the Rochester fans gave the Denver Bears big ovations when they were introduced as the "home" team in the series in the even numbered games.
Cool note #2 Bobby Grich who would be named minor league player of the year in 1971 was called up after game 5 (Mark Belanger was injured) and he didn't want to go. Joe Altobelli had to talk him into it. Grich felt the Orioles were way ahead and didn't need him. The Red Wings did. The Wings won in 7 games.

Thanks for posting all of the first hand knowledge. Being from Kansas I’m pretty much in the dark and I find the stories fascinating.

1971 Rochester Red Wings
 

Steve,

Thanks so much for the information. I've never seen another B&W version, so I knew they were scarce. Nice to know it was from the playoffs and the story behind it.

Bill,

I love the Vi Ripken letter and stationary. I remember waiting for the 1991 Crown Oil set with excitement and being so disappointed that so many of the cards pictured players in uniforms other than the Orioles. They got the Ron Jackson card half right. It is Ron Jackson. Just the Ron Jackson that played mainly for the White Sox from 1954-1960. Unbelievable... :rolleyes:

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Thanks Alan....I suppose they got the name right lol

BTW do you have any Orioles photos of the recently deceased Ed Farmer or Keith Moreland (I believe that Moreland was photographed in an Orioles uniform on his Crown card)?

Ed Farmer & Keith Moreland
 

I have a team issued 8x10 of Keith Moreland and a postcard of Ed Farmer.
I believe there is a photo of Moreland currently listed on eBay.

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Dave McNally
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Pair of Dave McNally 70's Adidas game used cleats.

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Day 111 (April 20, 2020 – 111)

An organization was developed and formed by a group of volunteers, area businessmen and a few Oriole officials called The Orioles Advocates. I’m sure if you’re an Orioles fan you’ve heard of this group that promotes the interest of baseball to not only adult fans, but also to young people. One of the organizations they formed was the Junior Orioles which today is called the O’s Dugout Club. Today I’m picturing part of a mailing that was sent by the Junior Orioles in 1974.

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Coincidentally, just last week a hobby friend of mine sent me a scan of these 1966 Junior Orioles tickets (he also has a strip from 1970) asking me if I had seen them before (which I hadn't) and how collectible they were. Any info I can pass on to him would be appreciated:


https://i.imgur.com/W22V1bv.jpg

The 1973 Rochester Red Wings went 79-67 which earned them a First Place finish in their division, however they did lose to Charleston in the playoffs.

Notables in this photo include Tom Shopay, Mark Weems, Royle Stillman, Paul Mitchell, Ray Miller, Joe Altobelli, Jim Hutto, Wayne Garland, Dyar Miller, Dave Johnson, Doug DeCinces, Mike Reinbach, Don Hood, Randy Stein, Sergio Robles, Tim Nordbrook & Jim Fuller:

https://i.imgur.com/XsfQ6O5.jpg

Bill,

I know there were the strip of tickets within in the envelope received from the Junior Orioles; I just didn’t scan them.

Junior Orioles Program
 

Bill and Mark,

Thanks for sharing some of your Junior Orioles items. I know just enough about the program to be dangerous. Not growing up in Baltimore, I never got to chance to use the benefits of being a Junior Oriole, but I did join for a few years as a kid. I have some stuff at home, but here's what I could find for scans of items on my computer.

My best guess would be that the program probably started around 1965, but not sure. My reasoning is that I have some Junior Orioles newsletters from 1966 and 1967. They are labeled Volume 2 and 3, which would have made Volume 1 printed in 1965. I remember receiving some stuff like a membership card, schedule, stickers, postcards, etc along with tickets to select Junior Orioles games. I assume your parents could buy tickets to these games at reduced prices. The Orioles still have the program today. The gifts have gotten a little better since those early. For a few years there were lunch boxes. I'll try and post more items when I get home. As far as interest in this kind of stuff, I like them, but a lot of people think I'm a little crazy. :rolleyes: I don't think most of the stuff is widely collected.

Newsletters

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Flyer from 1986 promoting the program

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Junior Orioles Dugout Club Kits from the early to mid 2000's

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Orioles Hall of Fame
 

In addition to the Junior Orioles, the Oriole Advocates have a variety of programs they are involved with including the Orioles Hall of Fame. The first inductees to the Orioles HOF were Brooks and Frank Robinson in 1977. Beginning in 1984, a luncheon has been held each year to recognize the newest members. I love collecting the programs from the event and have 20 so far.

Here a little description of what the Advocates are all about, the HOF and a few programs from the luncheons.

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I heard the news this AM that Dick Hyde (who pitched in a handful of games for the Orioles in 1961) had passed away last week at the age of 91.

I was wondering if Alan could honor him by posting his picture?

RIP Dick

Dick Hyde
 

Bill,

My pleasure. Thanks for passing the information on to us.

I don't have much, but here are a couple postcards and his newspaper scrapbook card.

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Great stuff as always Alan!

Here is my signed/inscribed Crown card

https://i.imgur.com/cnHmZmL.jpg

Bill

Thanks to Bill for sharing the 1966 Junior Orioles tickets I recently picked up. Here is a pic of the full 1970 Junior Orioles ticket sheet I also picked up. Some of the games include Brooks Robinson's 200th career HR, Dave McNally's 100th career win, two Jim Palmer shutouts and Palmer winning 20 games for the first time in his career.