Good morning Tim,

As far as I know, the six standard cards in the 1993 Nabisco set are all that were issued. I've never seen nor heard of a live appearance-only card from 1993.

1963 Post Jerry Adair
 

Below is a 1963 Post Cereal card of Jerry Adair. He is one of the short-printed cards in the '63 Post set. I believe he is one of the players found only on the Bran Flakes box (not exactly a kid-friendly brand) but he's also pretty hard to find in the 1963 Jello set as well.

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1954/55 Wichita Indians
 

Clint,

You have some really cool Wichita items. That kind of stuff hardly ever shows up. I think I already posted the 1954 program, but here are the two programs from when the Indians were a Baltimore affiliate.

1954 Program

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1955 Program

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Exhibit postcards
 

Mark,

I'm no expert on the Exhibit postcards, but do know there are several types featuring Orioles.

The first type are blank backs from around 1957-1966. Orioles included were Steve Barber, Jackie Brandt, Jim Gentile, Milt Pappas, Boog Powell, Brooks Robinson and Gus Triandos.

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In 1962 and 1963, the cards were issued with the stats on the back. 1962 cards had stats up to 1961 and the 1963 cards had stats up to 1962.

The 1962 Stat Back Exhibits included Jim Gentile and Milt Pappas. The stats on the back were printed in both black and red. So two variations of each.

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The 1963 Stat Back cards included Luis Aparicio, Steve Barber, Jim Gentile, Milt Pappas and Brooks Robinson. The stats on the back were printed in red. There are color variations of the fronts. The two 1963 Milt Pappas cards show the B&W and sepia colors.

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In 1980, Brooks Robinson was reissued in several color variations. This might be the red you are talking about.

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One other set that used exhibit cards, is the 1959 Dad's Cookies set from Canada. These cards are very rare. It's believed Dad's Cookies used exhibit postcards, with their ad printed on the back. The cards were stapled to bags of cookies, so staple holes are normal. Gus Triandos is the only Oriole.

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Great Exhibit cards...I've always liked those (never knew about those Dad's Cookies cards either!).

Some of you may remember Renata Galasso who was one of the early baseball card mail order dealers in the early part of the 1980's & who published a hobby magazine entitled Baseball-Hobby Card Report.

One of the very first publications that Cal Ripken Jr. appeared on was the cover of one of these magazines from the Summer of 1984. Here is the magazine and the original cover artwork done by famed baseball artist Ron Lewis:

https://i.imgur.com/qw5dRsk.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/HK7I4sW.jpg

I love seeing all of those Exhibit cards. I never knew the Dad's Cookies cards existed either (although I think that's Gus Triandos).

You are correct. It is Gus Triandos. My editor must have been taking a nap. LOL

Very nice and seldom seen.

I really like the Exhibits, but do wish they used different poses for Brooks. I like the one they used, but a change, to me, should have been in order.

Ron Lewis did it right. That is one beautiful painting!

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1955 Official Scorebook for the Witchita Indians.

The minor leagues had really nice looking scorecards in my view.

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Day 136 (May 15, 2020 – 136)

I haven’t posted an Orioles nodder (bobblehead) yet so might as well start today. This is a 1961-1962 Orioles green color base.

1961-1962 Orioles Nodder

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While this isn’t really an Orioles only piece it has their logo on it, and I like it so here you go…

1960’s F.R. Woods American League Megaphone

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AND a Manny’s Baseball Land to add to the mix of the hodgepodge of items today.

1961 Manny’s Baseball Land premium photo

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1961 Manny's Baseball Photos
 

Mark,

I like the Manny's photos, too. They are still relatively inexpensive and easy to find. In addition to Brooks Robinson, there are nine other Orioles in the set... Ron Hansen, Jim Gentile, Chuck Estrada, Marv Breeding, Jerry Walker, Gus Triandos, Milt Pappas, Jack Fisher and Jackie Brandt.

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While this isn’t really an Orioles only piece it has their logo on it, and I like it so here you go…

1960’s F.R. Woods American League Megaphone

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Mark,

No apologies, I have that megaphone too. If you have ever been to Cooperstown, NY and visited the Hall of Fame, you know that baseball related stores and shops line the streets. F.R. Woods is one of the oldest stores in Cooperstown.

F.R. Woods sold an All-Star photo pack in 1971, similar to the Jay Publishing packs. The set included two Orioles.

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My favorite nodded style, the big head Oriole.

Unique item from the Baltimore Post Office is a stamper used to apply hand cancellation postmarks on First Day Covers, game programs, etc. back on 09/06/95.

https://i.imgur.com/dbLFfIu.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/oFKfSsp.jpg

Alan and Bill... You guys have some great items! Thanks so much for sharing them with us all!

I agree, just assume I like it all even though I may not say it every time. Same goes for you too Mark.

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AND same for you as well... Here's ANOTHER great Witchita item!

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Day 137 (May 16, 2020 – 137)

Brooks enjoyed playing golf. I have a few items related to golf, and I’ll post a couple today. First, we have a celebrity golf tournament, The Bryant Gumbel Celebrity Golf Tournament, held on May 3rd and 4th 2001.

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Second, we have a picture of Brooks playing golf (sort of...).

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Brooks playing at an event sponsored by Nabisco Foods.

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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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1963

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1966

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1967

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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).

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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:

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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:

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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
 

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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:


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Here is a press photo of Weaver from that parade:

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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
 

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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