Thanks. I think that the great part of this thread, is that while we all collect Orioles items, the focus of our collections is all different. I've seen many items being posted that I don't personally collect, but still find very interesting. The stories behind some of the items just adds to the enjoyment each day. It's probably impossible, but would be great to get everyone together in person someday. Spring training in Sarasota???

I appreciate all the kind words about my collection....A highlight of my day (particularly during these times) is to see everything posted here (it's opened my eyes a lot).

Here is Bill Ripken's 1987 Rochester home jersey that I promised to post the other day:

https://i.imgur.com/4UgcNuN.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/2DR3F9a.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/sbYSCYZ.jpg

Sunpapers Scorecards
 

In the 1950's and 60's, it was common for local papers to provide scorecards to it's readers. I assume, many people used them to keep score while listening to games on the radio.

The Baltimore Sun issued two styles over the years. The first style was more like a booklet that could be used to score many games. They weren't dated, but the covers varied over time.

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The second type were scorecards for individual games and included rosters on the back. They were printed from 1960-67. The covers didn't change much over the years. There were some color changes, but often the best way to determine the year are the rosters on the back. Since rosters changed during the summer, most years have a variety of backs. I posted a scan of two different 1965 backs. A friend of mine went through all of the Orioles roster moves each year and can actually give you the date range from each back.

1960

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1961

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1962

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1963

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1964

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1965

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1966

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Mark....Nice Brooksie Golf pieces

My golf related items are limited however I have been volunteering at Vi Ripken's "Diamonds in the Rough" Golf Tournament for years. This all female tournament is held annually in the Spring (canceled this year due to COVID unfortunately) for the benefit of the areas Boys & Girls Clubs.

Men volunteer as Hole Tenders and when the tournament first started we were all given name tags (like Bill R. needed one lol).

https://i.imgur.com/lu6tuEX.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/ZUiF0YC.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/ItBDYFr.jpg

We last went in 2017 & stayed in Bradenton and we were able to see the Orioles three times (looks like one of those games was on St. Patrick's Day lol).

I'm thinking that in 2021 we're due to head down again:

https://i.imgur.com/Q7Z1qJn.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/93fGfaO.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/AthdU6I.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/5R846WD.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/MPo6zhe.jpg

OK, last post of the day....That photo I posted of Buck and myself reminded me of this game used minor league bat of his from when he was playing with AA West Haven in the late 1970's.

I had him sign it at one of the Fan Fests I attended and he was blown away that any of these bats still existed only because they were given so few of them:

https://i.imgur.com/wO0itV6.jpg

After doing the post-game show, Ric graciously took a few minutes to BS and sign his 1977 game used alternate orange jersey I just happen to have in my book bag. Yes, that is a trash container he is using as a table.

Actually, after Dempsey completes the O's post game show, he normally heads for his restaurant on Eutaw Street. Figured I'd bring the jersey that night to see if I could get it signed.

Great story and jersey Hal. Love those orange alternates and glad I have a few.

Thanks Clint, it certainly seems like you have a few of everything and more. :) Awesome collection!

When it comes to Jersey's, I mostly gravitate towards the GU flannel, can't resist the laughing bird patch. Just picked up a '56 Jimmy Dycks home gamer from the Heritage Auction last weekend. Should have it this week, I'll post picks. I'm trying to accumulate one game used flannel jersey, both home and away from each year beginning in '54.

Wichita Indians
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

1954 Wichita Indians Season Pass

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Day 138 (May 17, 2020 – 138)

Brooks waiting to take batting practice prior to the game. These are the same pictures of Brooks taken in 1971; the first an 8X10 and the second an 11X14 that’s signed by Brooks.

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That's a really nice looking orange alternate jersey. He has a great looking signature as well so that makes it even better.

Mark...that's a real unique photo of Brooks with his bat in his back pocket!

Here is a 1978 rookie season alternate top of Gary Roenicke along with a signed 1982 Adirondack game used bat:

https://i.imgur.com/VIuPqlZ.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/tTTfaY5.jpg

1979 Al Bumbry jersey
 

Nice jersey Bill. I'm a big Gary Roenicke fan. I'll keep the jersey theme going with a 1979 Al Bumbry orange jersey. I saw Al down to spring training this year and always enjoy talking to him.


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Man, great alternative orange jerseys! Some great players as well...

Just watched game 7 of the 1979 World Series. O’s wearing their orange alternates. Still trying to figure out how Eddie Murray didn’t hit Tekulve’s first two pitches out with the bases loaded.

Happy Birthday Brooks!
 

Day 139 (May 18, 2020 – 139)


Happy Birthday Brooks!

Quote: "How many interviews, how many questions - how many times you approached him and got only courtesy and decency in return. A true gentleman who never took himself seriously. I always had the idea he didn't know he was Brooks Robinson." - Joe Falls of the Detroit News

On Brooks Robinson’s birthday I decided to picture a pretty cool poster. In the 70’s The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States put out some advertising posters of different predominant sports figures including Brooks. The B&W poster is around 17”x22” and states, “BROOKS! There’s nobody else exactly like him.” I know the poster has been posted before, but it’s one of my favorite setups on a poster and while it’s not uncommon, and it’s been shown before, it’s just COOL…

The 70’s Equitable poster

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Thought I would show the stamp on the back of the poster of where it was displayed originally. The red stamping is small; unsure why it turned out so large when uploaded.

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Also, have an Equitable ad that was in TSN that states basically the same statement that is on the poster, “There’s nobody else exactly like Brooks Robinson.” I have also included the George Loh print that was used for the ad.

TSN Equitable ad

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Clint...I haven't watched that game in years lol

People forget that even though the Orioles lost the series, the city of Baltimore still had a parade for the club the very next day. Everyone was in uniform, wearing the orange alternate tops.

A few years ago, I purchased this 1979 Mark Belanger jersey from a lady, who as a young girl attended the parade with her parents and when it had all concluded, Belanger removed his uniform top and tossed it off the stage to her. I've always wondered if it was the same one he wore the night before.

https://i.imgur.com/Ldh2Dra.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/8mkhvuk.jpg

P.S. Happy Birthday Brooks!!!

Bill it was difficult to watch knowing the outcome but wanted to check out the jerseys and helmets used. Great Belanger jersey by the way and story.

Happy Birthday Brooks!

Bill,

That's an interesting question. It looks to me that the jersey has a 1978 tag. I wonder if players use jerseys from one year to the next if they had little wear. Alternate jerseys would in theory get less wear than regular home/away shirts. Since Belanger was with the Orioles both years, maybe he did reuse some jerseys. The other explanation is that the Orioles gave out jerseys from the previous year at the parade. Either way nice jersey.

1970 World Series tankards
 

I can't remember if either of these have been posted yet or not, but a couple of nice tankards from 1970. The first one is from American Airlines and celebrates Brook's MVP performance in the World Series.

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The second one was sponsored by Chrysler Corp. for the 1970 World Series vs the Reds.

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Happy Birthday Brooks !!!

Alan:

Nice mugs! I know it was difficult to see, but the Belanger tag is indeed from 1979. The other hope I had was that it was the jersey he wore when he went out to shallow left field & "tiptoed" to catch the last out of Game 1 of the Series:


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

Here is a press photo of Weaver from that parade:

https://i.imgur.com/gYy9vT4.jpg

Good looking mugs. Neither one comes up that often. I don’t think either one has been posted yet unless they may have been in the background.

Love the AA mug and would like to get one someday.

Bill if I ever find a match to your Belanger jersey I’ll let you know.

Great stuff guys, keep it coming.

Hof
 

Day 140 (May 19, 2020 – 140)

Ticket to gain entrance in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum dated May 19, 2003. Nice grouping of Brooks items pictured on the ticket. I enjoy visiting the Hall of Fame, but haven’t been in the past few years. I “need” to get back there.

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Let’s not even get started on the players who don’t belong or should be in…

Friends of the Hall of Fame card with Brooks on the front from 2003.

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Brooks Robinson
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Clint stated that, "This doll was given to me by fellow Net54 collector Dan Bretta. Dan’s mom hand makes different players from history for him such as Jackie Robinson. I feel very lucky to have him as a friend and for his mom to think about me and make me this special treasure."

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Looks like a very nice item and a very generous gift.

That Brooks doll may show up on the Antiques Roadshow 100 years from now. Neat little piece of folk art !

One thing I do remember about Game 7 of the '79 World Series was that the late Pat Kelly made the final out.

I've always been a fan of Pat and here is a 1980 alternate orange GU Jersey of his along with a late 1970's game used H&B bat:

https://i.imgur.com/Hnaqud5.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/xOCTWWF.jpg

And a Game Used Cap:

https://i.imgur.com/7bntwm8.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/Bdp6vWF.jpg

1977 Orioles postcards
 

There have been some nice alternate orange jerseys being posted lately. In 1977, the Orioles used the alternate jersey for many of their team issued postcards. It marked the last postcards printed of Brooks as a player. The Orioles have done several postcards of Brooks after his retirement for various signing opportunities. This also marked the first postcards of a young Eddie Murray.

I believe both Brooks and Eddie were probably double printed on the sheets, as both have multiple variations that included either a cropping or name placement change. The backs are blank, except for two postcards. The Orioles reused 1976 postcards of Al Bumbry (I don't have) and Jim Palmer (2nd one) and printed a message to planholders encouraging them to come watch the 1977 Orioles. There could be other players that were reused with the spring training message. I would love to know if there are others out there.

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Alan:

Those postcards bring back good memories for me because in 1978 I purchased my first Baseball Address list from Jack Smalling and that style postcard were among the first that I sent to the players to sign...

Have you ever seen this Bill Ripken customized postcard (postmarked 08/26/88) with the message about an upcoming cruise?

https://i.imgur.com/imNhk6Y.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/PkOBeah.jpg

Thanks Scott I really like it😁.

Bill, another great jersey of Kelly and a player I need. Keep on with the jerseys.

Bill Ripken postcard
 

Bill,

Wow. I have that Billy Ripken postcard, but I've never seen it with a printed back. That is very cool to me. What a shame they postmarked the front too. Of course, it had to be a Ripken, so no chance you want to part with it. LOL Looks like I add one more to the want list. Currently, I have 2725 out of 2874 team issued postcards.

1969
 

Day 141 (May 20, 2020 – 141)

The Orioles really did have a good year in 1969. The O’s finished the season 109-53 finishing 1st in the AL East. Then the Orioles swept the Twins in three games to win the AL Championship Series. I know we lost to the Mets in five, but still love the 1969 Birds.

Think they used a cool photo for the 1969 World Series program.

1969 World Series Program

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1969 B&W photo which is similar to the World Series Program.

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1969 B&W Orioles team photo

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What is ironic, the Colts lost to the Jets and the Bullets lost to the Knicks all in 1969; seems like NY had our number that year.

I few more oddball cards I found during the quarantine.

1969 World Series
 

The 1969 World Series was was tough time for an 11 yr old. I had no concept that the Orioles would lose and remember crying after that last out. One of my friends down the street, came over for moral support. He was a Red Sox fan and fresh off the Sox 1967 loss.

Check out post #947 for other programs from the 1969 World Series. Here are a few other items from the series. Sorry about a couple of the photos. I'm not very good with lighting.

Ticket stub and Press Pass

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Media Guide

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Press Pin

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World Series Black Bat

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Mark....that '69 club may have been the best one ever...Alan, great momentos from the WS (I'm a fan of those black bats)!

Here is a 1977 orange alternate of Scott McGregor (sporting an unfamiliar #39).

As an aside, we have an Orioles Sunday Season ticket plan (I'd go more often if I didn't live 150 miles away) and there is a group of loyal Orioles fans we've sat and hung out with for years which we refer to as the "Sunday Fun Day Crew." Since we've been missing each other because we haven't seen each other since September, we started a Zoom call each Sunday where there would have been a home game at 1:05. The Orioles Alumni director participates and each session, he graciously invites a former Oriole player or two to join (which has been a blast).

A couple weeks ago, Scott McGregor jumped in and I showed him this jersey & asked him how he went from #39 to #16. He said he was issued #39 when he was traded over, however he always wanted #16 because Whitey Ford was his childhood idol (and he would never get that with the Yankees), so he patiently waited until Tony Muser left the organization to ask for it:

https://i.imgur.com/EYaoAIo.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/rciAQAm.jpg

Alan...

Last night I was sorting through my postcards to see if there were any unique ones to share with you (and the Board).

Back in '91 Cal Jr. did some publicity work with the American Red Cross (Central MD Chapter), which generated some memorabilia including this (un-used) postcard. While certainly not a team issue, I remember Wayne Johnson telling at me at one time that he hadn't seen it before:

https://i.imgur.com/faQQZh1.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/pLFXfIQ.jpg

Bill,

Nice. I have heard of a Red Cross postcard, but never seen it. That kind of local stuff, doesn't make it up to Maine. :(

Thanks for sharing.

All though I don't collect Orioles or Brooks Robinson cards, I have read every post of this fascinating thread. I admire the passion that shows through from the serious Brooks/Orioles collectors. I particularly like the Wichita items I have seen posted, having grown up there from 68-75.

I collect Cardinals items, particularly minor league cards and was looking for information on whether any cards or team issues exist for Rochester from 1928-1960 as they were a AAA affiliate for the Cardinals. Any help is appreciated.

Red Cross Cal Ripken postcard
 

Good afternoon Bill,

I've never seen that version of the Red Cross Cal Ripken postcard before. I see yours is dated 1991. I don't know whether this one was issued the same year or came out a different year, as there's no date anywhere on it.

That postcard wouldn't have made it up to Pennsylvania either if I hadn't written the Red Cross in '91 and asked them (in exchange for a donation) for any promotional items they may have had depicting Cal Jr. lol:

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

Thanks Mike...

Your oversized post card was all part of that 1991 promotion as well

As I have been something of a burden to one of the main contributors here (Hi, Alan!) I thought I might try and contribute a little about the main subject here.

Since I got back into the hobby almost 10 years ago, my collecting has gone off in a number of directions. One long term project I started early on was working on a signed 1963 Fleer set. I currently have autographed versions of 63 out of 66 cards in the set . One of the early additions to the set was Brooks Robinson. I sent my card off to a 2102 public signing.

Even though I know it is good, at some point after I realized my signed 1963 Fleer set represented an investment for my eventual heirs, I had it authenticated by PSA.

The second Brooks item came to my through the same project. I sent a card off to a private signing with Chris Potter Sports. He ended up losing the card and refunding me my money. At some point later, as he was winding down that business, he found the card and sent it back along with some freebie autographed cards by way of apology. This included a Brooks autographed card which is, without a doubt, the freakiest card I have ever seen. It is a 1998 Fleer SI Art of the Game card.


Seriously, this card haunts my dreams.

Day 142 (May 21, 2020 – 142)

I think Alan (BaltOrioles) posted his example the other day, but I unearthed mine and I thought today would be a good day for posting these examples.
These are blank back photos were issued by F.R. Woods House of Baseball in 1971. There were twelve unnumbered photos on linen stock which measured 4.25x 7”.

1971 F.R. Woods All-Star Photo Pack

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1971 F.R. Woods All-Star Photo Pack signed

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Jeff,

Thanks so much for posting in the thread and that's quite a project of getting all of the '63 Fleer set signed. The Fleer Brooksie example looks nice! Do you happen to have the other Orioles in the Fleer set signed? I think Barber, Hansen and Pappas are in the set; possibly more... The Brooks card is a favorite; really like the photo they used and the setup.

I think I mentioned it in here somewhere that I started a project to get all of Brooks' regular issue cards signed, but wanted them all in ball point pen. Thought once I get done with that maybe go for sharpie. Think I have most of them, but I still need to get a nice rookie example.

Now, I thought the '98 Fleer Brooks card was banned from being shown here :eek:

Yes, I do.

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJmek5ivW...3F_Orioles.jpg

Good morning,

I thought today I'd show some oddball 1980's Orioles cards. Here is a 1988 Topps Cloth Jim Dwyer (front and back):

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And a 1988 Starting Lineup Ray Knight card cut from an uncut sheet. An Orioles Ray Knight SLU figure was never actually produced, so the card was unissued:

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I believe the other Orioles in the 1988 Topps Cloth set are Mike Hart and Nelson Simmons. How often do you get to mention those two Orioles?

Lee May 1978 alternate orange jersey along with a signed game used bat from 1979:

https://i.imgur.com/kUNKLtL.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/ulbApEH.jpg

I acquired the bat from a former Blue Jays bat boy and I believe I acquired the jersey from Clint (KsFarmBoy) a few years back.

1988 Topps Cloth set
 

Here's a picture of the Mike Hart, but I've never seen the Nelson Simmons. Anyone have one they could post?

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I do have a photo or two of Nelson....

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1963-65 Orioles jersey
 

Jeff,

Good to have you contributing to the thread. You aren't bothering me. I'm happy we could work out a deal that helped us both out and I've made a new friend.

I thought I would post this for you today. I know you are a big Paul Blair guy. This is an example of the Orioles block letter jersey used from 1963-1965. Unfortunately, the year tag on this jersey has been torn off. I can see where it was, but without it, I can't be positive of the year or who wore it. It was probably either Joe Gaines or Paul Blair. The jersey is size 38 and Blair was smaller than Gaines, so I'm leaning towards Blair. Either way, I'm happy to have an example in my collection.

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Alan,

I've always like the BLOCK letter jerseys and this is one nice one...

Just picked up a '56 Orioles Game Used home jersey worn by Jim Dyck. Love the flannel and the laughing bird patch.

Hal,

Very nice! Now you have the HOME and AWAY jersey with the laughing bird patch. Those make for great displays.

Day 143 (May 22, 2020 – 143)

I like going through The Sporting News back in the day and reading some of the articles. One of my favorite things to find in them was the large ads and hopefully there’s one with Brooks or some of the other Oriole player pictured. While I wont usually feature an ad in the thread this is a large ad for the 1973 Rawlings Gold Glove winners. Of the nine American League winners you have four Orioles that won the award; there’s Bobby Grich, Mark Belanger, Paul Blair and Brooks Robinson.

1973 TSN Rawlings ad

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Here’s an Orioles parking pass for 1973 just for the fun of it.

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Bill,

I'm a fan of Lee "The Big Bopper" May. That's a great looking orange alternate jersey and GU bat.

It's pretty cool to see things I've never seen before. I've heard and seen some of the cloth cards, but not from '88. I also didn't now about the '88 Ray Knight SLU card.

Great Flannel's Alan & Hal!

Here is a signed 1976 orange alternate top of Ken Singleton with a 1980's GU bat:

https://i.imgur.com/EqXlHKy.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/wCPt5qx.jpg

1967 Topps Punchouts
 

Here's a set that is on my radar, but that I don't actively pursue. I believe the 1967 Topps Punch-Outs were a test issue in the Maryland area. They were issued in perforated panels of three cards per pack. There are 6 Orioles in the set, along with several photo variations. The Orioles include Luis Aparicio, Steve Barber, Andy Etchebarren, Boog Powell, Frank Robinson and Russ Snyder. Brooks Robinson was supposed to be part of the set and actually appears in the line up on several cards. It is believed that Brooks was never issued. Here's a link to a Bob Lemke article about the cards.

http://boblemke.blogspot.com/2010/12...-5-gain-1.html

Someday I may try to complete the Orioles set. Prices and condition have slowed the process. I don't want any that have been punched out. I do have a couple, Andy Etchebarren and Russ Snyder. You will notice that the two Russ Snyders have different line ups as well as a slight photo cropping difference. I'm sure most of the players come in several variations.

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Punchouts
 

Russ snyder has 3 lineups
Aparicio has 4 line ups
Boog Powell has 4 lineups
Barber has 2 lineups
F Robinson has 3 lineups
Etchebarren has 2 lineuos

Larry,

Thanks so much for the info. I guess I'm a lot farther from an Orioles master set than I thought. :)

Orioles
 

You're the guy with the family night cards right?

1964 Martin Company Family Night set
 

Yes. Reposted photos for those wondering what Larry is referring to.

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Any dupes?

1964 Martin Company Family Night set
 

Sorry no. I have heard there is another set out there somewhere, but don't know who has it.

Is that whole set or dont we know?

Alan,

I have the Orioles Martin Family Night set, but unsure it’s complete. I have it packed away somewhere and since you pictured it earlier I wasn’t going to post it. I know I have the Brooksie, but it’s not in the greatest shape, but not bad.

Hi
Is 14 cards the complete set
Larry

Yaz game used home jersey from the Bay Sox. Glad to see Mike finally got his chance to become an everyday outfielder with the Giants. Good ballplayer, good kid and good bloodlines!

Larry,

I’ve haven’t seen any others beside the 14 cards that Alan pictured. I know I don’t have any different ones.

1964 Martin Company Family Night set
 

Larry,

No 100% sure, but I believe it is complete. It's hard to know for sure unless
others show up.

Day 144 (May 23, 2020 – 144)

This poster was tough for me to get in nice shape when I first started to actively collect. I had one when I was young and moved it from location to location, space to space, at times the ceiling and finally in a cheap frame with a mat to cover all the tack holes. I guess when you’re young you don’t know, or aren’t smart enough, to use the same hole each time (or get it framed in the first place). I’m sure some of you guys know the search for items pre-internet was a daunting task. Anyway, once the internet (thanks Al) came along and then eBay I was “finally”, at long last able to find the poster in nice shape. I’m not sure why the Brooks poster is tough to find while many are a dime a dozen.

1968 Sports Illustrated poster 24”x36” (Sorry for the poorly cropped picture of the poster)

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A publication by Maco Sportsman Series 1967 Baseball Guidebook that uses the same image as the 1968 Sports Illustrated poster.

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One more item related is a postcard that pictures a painting by Arthur Miller which he uses the same photo as the SI poster (or at least a portion of it).

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I’ve also pictured a Sports Collectors Digest (SCD) from May 23, 1977 with a photo of 1961-1962 Fleer basketball cards. Anyone want to wager a guess what this has to do with Brooks?

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Orioles Figures
 

Back in the 80's, like most of you, my collection was built mainly by attending cards shows. I was at show in 1984 or 85 and a guy was selling hand painted figures of players. They are about 7" tall on a white base. He had gotten the players to sign the base. While the likeness of the player varied, I thought they were cool. I think he was selling them for around $10 each. He had three Orioles and I think I got the three for $25. I wish I knew who the dealer was, but didn't take the time to ask more about his figures

The three included two Cal Ripkens (home & away) and an Eddie Murray (sorry for the glare on the photos, I was too lazy to take them out of the display case).
I think Eddie looks a little more like him than Cal.


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The 1968 Poster is very tough to find in nice shape like Mark stated. it took me a while to find a nice one!
Don’t forget the 69 Nanisco cards used that same image. If anyone collects 68 posters in BAD shape I have a few to move.... I may have Marks poster from childhood ... folds, crease, pinholes, and scotch tape !

One of the largest game used jersey's I own is this 1979 alternate orange one of Tim Stoddard (size tag of "50" is hand written):

https://i.imgur.com/YMnNBGV.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/YxfPuic.jpg

Mark that’s a great poster and action shot!

Bill you are really bringing it with the jerseys. Stoddard is another one I need and that is a huge jersey for that time frame. I think my Powell is a 48 but did wear larger.

Thanks Clint.....I have a few more to post

Doing a little Spring Cleaning today and ran across this book. I remember writing Curt Blefary for an autograph and when he responded he included a note about a new instructional book he had written for kids. Even though we didn't have any children at that point, I still purchased a copy from him:

https://i.imgur.com/efROUMy.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/N99x0ch.jpg

While most fans remember that Curt passed away in 2001, a lot of fans don't realize that he had his ashes spread at the area where home plate was at Memorial Stadium later that year.

Day 145 (May 24, 2020 – 145)

How long has it been since we had a snapshot photo? I don’t know, but I’m sure it’s been too long. These give two different perspectives; one is an early career B&W and then we have a color, after retirement, in a Nabisco Old Timers Game. Time flies…

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Cal Ripken Sr. 1980 orange alternate jersey (with sewn in cigarette pack pocket) with one of his fungo bats from the late 1970's:

https://i.imgur.com/pQ9kRuN.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/oGf0rYx.jpg

I forgot to tell you how much I liked the Yaz GU jersey when you posted it, but it's such a cool piece. Man, I'd love to see your whole room one day; the room looks awesome with all those great items that you have in your collection. Thanks for sharing this cool jersey.

Mark: do you know where either of those photos were taken? Neat for sure!

Some Orioles themed beer choices for the holiday weekend:

https://i.imgur.com/zwLiE0S.jpg