Orioles Photos
 

I'm really enjoying all the items people are posting so far. It's always fun to see stuff you don't have in your personal collection and hear the stories behind them.

One of my passions is the history of the Orioles franchise from 1954 to present. I know some of you also collect stuff from the minor league Orioles before 1954 which is also very interesting. I guess the main reason, I've avoided collecting minor league Orioles items, is that the roots of the current Orioles team come through the St. Louis Browns franchise. I believe at least a couple of the old Orioles teams can be traced forward to the current Yankees and Detroit Tigers franchises. Maybe someday, I'll get the itch to expand my collection to the Browns.

That passion for history has led me to collect photos of every player to ever appear in an Orioles game, but they must be pictured in an Orioles uniform. There are a couple players I still need to find.

Wally Westlake 1955 (I know a photo of him exists)
John Buzhardt 1967 (Many photos as an Astro or White Sox, but have never seen an Oriole photo)

I thought some of you might enjoy a challenge. Over the next few days, I'll post pics of some Orioles and let you try and identify them. Hint: All of these players have appeared for at least one major league game with the Orioles.

Hint #2: They all have something in common when they played for the Orioles. Some will be easier than others.

I hope you have fun.

Player #1

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Player #2

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Brooks Robinson
 

Day 14 (January 14, 2020 – 014)

I really don’t have very many original photos (Type 1) of Brooks. I have a pretty good amount that are from the original negative but are not period and have a bunch of wire photos as well. This particular photograph is an original Brooks photo that was sent to me by Bob (commishbob); how awesome is that (thanks again Bob!). It was taken by one of The Baltimore Sun photographers William LaForce Jr. I really like the picture of Brooks on deck and the Stadium in the background.

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By the way Bob has a great blog entitled “The Five Tool Collector”; check it out if you haven’t already.

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy). This is a 1971 Davey Johnson jersey. The name and front number restored.

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Man, how many jerseys does Clint have? I just hope more...:D

T206 Baltimore team set with a Jack Dunn signed check.

1962 Salada Brooks question
 

Hi, I have a couple of questions for the fellow O's collectors on here:

1.) I am no expert on the 1962 Salada coins but there seems to be at least a few viewing this thread. A few years ago, I purchased the basic complete set. The seller threw in a couple of additional coins. One is a Brooks Robinson with a white rim. All other Brooks coins I've seen are the standard orange rim. Googling has yielded no other info, so I've always assumed the coin was altered. Does anyone know exactly what this is?

2.) In one of my Orioles-related magazines from 1983 or 1984, there is an ad for All Star Toyota stating that if you come in to test drive a car, you'll receive Orioles baseball cards. Has anyone heard of that promotion before? Were they handing out specially made cards or just 1983 Topps/Fleer/Donruss cards? I searched for the magazine last night to take a photo but couldn't find it. I'll definitely looks again but hope someone has information on it.

Thanks for the help!

Mark - As with most of us, I collect what I like. This includes more than just the Orioles. With respect to bats, it started with the Orioles HOF plaques on Eutaw Street near Boogs BBQ. Took one look at all the familiar players on the wall and decided to obtain at least one game used bat from their playing days with the O's. I do have other HOF'er bats, decal bats, mushroom bats, ring bats, etc.

I have a run of yearbooks 1954 - 2000 but the Hartzell covers are my favorites. James Hartzell drew the first Orioles cartoon bird.

I also have a run of team signed balls from 1954 - 1990. Pictured are some key Orioles baseballs with the '54 and '55 (bottom row starting on the left) having two players, Howie Fox and Tom Gastall who died during their playing days. In 1955, Fox was stabbed to death in a bar room incident and in 1956 Gastall crashed a small plane into the Chesapeake.

The metal Orioles Route sign hung outside Memorial Stadium and came from the City of Baltimore. The Mezzanine sign hung inside the stadium.

Crown Gas
 

This one doesn't show up often on Ebay or at card shows. It was used as a coupon (save .70 cents) for a baseball so not many survived.

Joe Posnanski- Brooks Robinson
 

If anyone subscribes to The Athletic, Joe Posnanski's Top 100 article today is about Brooks:

https://theathletic.com/1516422/2020...ooks-robinson/

Salada Coins
 

All of the Orioles from the Salada and Shirriff coin sets were originally issued in orange. It is fairly easy to swap out the paper inserts with another color if the plastic on the original coin is damaged. It is also easy to swap Salada and Shirriff coins. There is a post earlier that says which coins were issued with each type back.

Hope this helps.

Alan

Here is a variation on that 1977 Audio Instructional tape shown earlier...This is available if anyone would be interested (DM me):

https://i.imgur.com/JPHQ7ve.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/sFr0d0z.jpg

[QUOTE=BaltOrioles;1946989]All of the Orioles from the Salada and Shirriff coin sets were originally issued in orange. It is fairly easy to swap out the paper inserts with another color if the plastic on the original coin is damaged. It is also easy to swap Salada and Shirriff coins. There is a post earlier that says which coins were issued with each type back.


Thank you Alan. I went back, found, and saved your original post on the subject. I appreciate the information,

Mike

Alan,

You know I’m terrible at this so I’ll go with the 1st person that came to my mind when I saw #1 - Vern Stephens (I hope he at least resembles him...)

Hey, you put a picture of Brooks and I’m likely to guess right every time...:D

Hal,

What an excellent display. Not only do you have some great items, but they look great displayed; great work!

WOW! Just awesome...

Scott,

You picked a GREAT one today. I remember the first time I saw that card and just had to have it. It has such a great setup and you rarely see this come up for sale.

Mezzanine #5
 

I guess I can only relate to ONE thing...

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Correctional Industries! The inmate furniture shop produces good quality at a fraction of what you would pay on the street. Just takes a little longer to manufacture but time in most cases is not really an issue.

You do know the 1969 WS Mets 3rd baseman, "The Glider" Ed Charles wore #5.

Day 15 (January 15, 2020 – 015)

Sports Collectors Digest, from January 15, 1979 picturing Brooks at a night game; very cool pose and angle by the photographer. This is the same pose used on a local baseball card set put out in the Baltimore area called, “Pictures of Champions”; a small card set of some of the Orioles players.

Sports Collectors Digest January 15, 1979

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1970 Baltimore Pictures of Champions #5

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Hal,

As my wife would say, "You 'THINK' your funny"...;)

I've been working to make our extra room (den) a place to display my junk; it's just a continual work in progress. It was pretty much finished a few years ago and my son got married and moved out into another house. I gave him most of the furniture, television, etc. So, now it's just a process to purchase furniture, display cabinets, to get it back into shape. Plus I wanted to go with a somewhat neater look than just stuff everywhere this time around. Your room is definitely motivation to make my room A LOT better.

Boog
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy). 1974 Orioles home John "Boog" Powell jersey. Man this jersey looks good!

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Pictures of Champions
 

Here are some more of the "Pictures of Champions" set.

Orioles photos
 

Only one guess from Mark, so for those of you interested, here's the list of yesterday's mystery Orioles.

1. Hoot Evers
2. Craig Gentry
3. Kelly Johnson
4. Don Lenhardt
5. Ike Delock
6. Lou Montanez

All of the players wore #14 when they appeared with the Orioles.

On a side note. Lou Montanez won the triple crown in 2008 with the Bowie BaySox (AA) and hit a home run in his first at bat with the Orioles.

Orioles Photos
 

Today's photos highlight the five Orioles that accomplished the rare feat of hitting for the cycle (1B, 2B, 3B, HR) in a game.

Two of the players are easy Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken Jr. Do you know the other three?

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#5. Jonathan Villar - think I got this one right since this didn’t occur that long ago.

I guessed at #1 the last go around, but I did know #4; was giving others an opportunity.

By the way I know you’ve got to be getting tired of those Brooksie items I “need”, like the 8x10 pictured. I need to bug someone else besides Scott (quitcrab) for items. I’m sure he’d appreciate it...

I have been inspired to go into my Oriole archive and pull out some things I have neglected to look at for far too long...here are a couple 1969 Supershttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b5f408844d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ffd05bb60b.jpg

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Here are a couple 1967 Topps Test Discshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ee42e2747b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...75d5327979.jpg

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A pretty tough 1974 Topps Deckle Edgehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2bf74e4ba2.jpg

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Another tough one to find in nice condition is the 1973 Tppps Pin-uphttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f3fabec9c2.jpg

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Alan all I know is I need that last Brooks photo you showed.

Orioles70, that’s some good stuff right there.

Thanks...here are a couple of nice 1974 Palmer itemshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0206692fa6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9d01b6a788.jpg

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Brooks Robinson
 

Clint,

I agree. Orioles70, those are some nice seldom seen items. Is the 1974 Deckle the white back or gray back version? Thanks to Mark a couple years ago, I have the gray back. White backs are a little tougher.

The Brooks photo may be his first team issued 8x10 photo. It's dated 1957 on the back, so I guess there's a possibility of a photo printed in 1955 or 56. I know the early team issued Brooks stuff doesn't show up very often.

"Picture of Champions"
 

To me these cards are so cool looking. The "Pictures of Champions" set were 16 cards and are numbered by their uniform. Of course I think the Brooks #5 looks the best in the set, but the one's Scott pictured are not bad at all.

Alan,

I've seen the 1957 Brooks before, but haven't seen any earlier. I don't have it, but I've at least seen another one. I've seen earlier pictures of Brooks, but they weren't team issued. Keep your connections open for another one please...

Man, I'm very glad you were inspired that's for sure. You've pictured some nice and some extremely rare items in the grouping of pictures. Thanks so much for posting these items.

I especially like the '74 Deckle, '69 Super and the '73 Pin-up. I'm with Alan, white or grey back on the Deckle? I'm a fan of the '67 Test Discs as well. Do you happen to have any more of this test issue?

Back in the mid 1980's I wrote a letter to Jim Hartzell which he kindly responded to & included a vintage original drawing (which he personalized):

https://i.imgur.com/Z6McJKn.jpg

That is a really nice item to have...I love the Hartzell bird

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Thanks for the comments...the Deckle Edge of Brooks and Palmer are the Gray back variations.

Here is really tough piece from my stash...a 1967 Topps Stand-Up Frank Robinsonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...250f3dc35f.jpg

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Let me know when your ready to get rid of the 67 Frank Stand Up! That is an awesome card ! I am so glad Brooks wasn’t in the set. Very nice collection of test issue Orioles . Scott

Bill,

That piece is impressive. Like many of you I’m a fan of the Hartzell bird as well.

That’s definitely a rare item. Thanks so much for sharing the F. Robby standup.

Thanks...here are some nice mid 60's Bazooka panels w/Brookshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7b9afee59d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5bafc30b8c.jpg

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Day 16 (January 16, 2020 – 016)

Alan (BaltOrioles) is the expert on basically everything Orioles related (programs to include minor league, picture packs, postcards, team issue photos…well, you get the drift; “everything”. In fact it’s even rumored that he was a ball player for a minor league Orioles team. Well, he’s been very generous and helpful when it comes to Orioles items and sent me the two following team issue postcards. They are a 1977 team issue postcard (less green on the bottom right) and a 1978 team issue postcard (more green bottom right). At the time I didn’t even know there was a difference.

1977 Postcard

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Bazooka
 

orioles70... The Bazooka panels are awesome! Thanks so much for digging them out for all to see. I've been collecting Brooks for quite some time now and still don't have some of the items you've listed. When I started the thread I was hoping I'd see some nice Orioles or possibly a few Brooks items, but it's been wonderful to view others collections and the quality of items they have in their collections. Thanks so much for posting; appreciate it.

Orioles70, very nice set of test issues. I imagine the 1967 Stand Up Frank (and the associated straight-edge proof) will be on my want list for a long time.

Here are a few more Orioles odds and ends from my collection:

1959 Home Run Derby Gus Triandos:
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1959 Kiwanis Club Ernie Johnson:
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1964 Rawlings Glove Box Brooks:
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1967 Topps Punch-Out Boog (3-card strip):
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And a few more:

1968 Topps Test Disc Frank Robinson (Of course the crease takes away from the eye appeal but it's probably the only reason I was able to acquire it):
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A ticket stub from Al Kaline's final game (against the Orioles, Brooks was the starting 3rd baseman):
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Jim Palmer's jersey from his aborted comeback with the Orioles in spring 1991 (purchased directly from his ex-wife):
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Brooks Koolan
 

Keep That Head Cool ! A Really "Cool" Piece!

Brooks Koolan
 

You really think this thing works?

Quitcrab, I've never seen either of those items and I love them. No problem with players back then picking up a few extra bucks by promoting quackery.

Agree I’ve never seen those either. That pic is great.

Lots of nice items being shown here...this thread is a must see for any O's fan/collector

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Most Brooks collectors have seen this photo of Brooks & Mickey Mantle from 1964 game action and there always was a fun debate whether the Mick was actually safe or out.

Here is that photo signed by both:

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And here is an AP press photo (watermark removed on my copy) taken about a second later showing that Mantle was indeed safe:

https://i.imgur.com/MEe0IDD.jpg

Orioles
 

Mark,

Thanks for the kind words. I can't believe all the great items that people are posting. I'm out west visiting the granchildren for a week, so my posts will be a little sporadic. I'll save the minor league story for another time.

For those interested, Mark correctly identified Jonathan Villar as the most recent Orioles player to hit for the cycle. The other two are Aubrey Huff and Felix Pie.

Oriole Pins
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

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Does everyone have nicer items than me :eek:

Mike,

Man, love your collection of items. I've been debating, pretty much since I've been collecting, to pick up or not pick up the 1964 Rawlings glove box cutout. I've had the opportunity to purchase a few times over the years, but never acquired one. Really don't know why specifically, but I sure like the one you have. I guess they all have some type of issue with the corner of the cutout since it was near the Rawlings glove box end. Also, of course I don't have the glove box...

Koolon
 

Scott,

Those are two really NICE Brooksie items you posted. Yes; both pieces are "KOOL" (not the cigarette of course).

Bill,

The signed piece is nice enough and the companion piece is just as nice in my view.

Great stuff everyone!

Here is one of the last issues of Baseball Magazine...from December 1964...nice pic of Brooks from his MVP yearhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...cce6dd29c0.jpg

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I believe this is the final issue...April 1965https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c39d48e991.jpg

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Bazooka
 

Bazooka Bazooka Bazooka!!!
I think this finishes up Brook's Bazooka run. The 71 panel is the numbered version.The 1964 full stamp panel is loaded with star power.

"Would you believe that...this guy is in another world".
 

Day 17 (January 17, 2020 – 017)

Brooks has quite a few figurines and there are several using the same pose from the ’70 World Series, Game 3, when Brooks dove to his left to stab a liner off of Johnny Bench. This piece is a 1993 Salvino cold cast porcelain figurine with Brooks’ autograph; believe they were /1000. This really is one of the nicer figurines of Brooks; looks cool on the shelf.


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Below is a photo of one of the several angles taken of Brooks’ dive in the 1970 Series.

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John,

I think they used some great looking photographs on the front of Baseball Magazine. The photo of Brooks from 1964 is a such a nice pose, plus you have the BLOCK letter ORIOLES with the Star-Spangled Banner Sesquicentennial patch.

I might be in the minority, but I really liked all the Oriole uniforms back in the day to include the caps. The block letters were just a nice change and alternative in my view.

Bazooka
 

Man, these are NICE again! Scott you have such a great collection of items.

You guys do know that I'm trying to do a Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles thread for the YEAR? Should it end in January with all the great, rare and interesting stuff being pictured this month... ;)

Back in the 1960's when colleges would order bats from Hillerich & Bradsby, not only the colleges name would be on the barrel but the the facsimile signature of one of their players under contract would appear as well.

I mentioned earlier that we gave my youngest son the middle name of Brooks and when I saw on eBay one of those bats (early 60's labeling period) from the college he recently graduated from with Brooks as the player on it, it was a no brainer to grab it.

We went down to a appearance at a shop in Baltimore to have it signed:

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Mark
The thread might not go 365 days...Who Cares! It's hard to hold back and post just one item! I love what I am seeing. It's just going to get better and better as collectors dig deep into their collections. I liked the magazine covers today especially all the unopened wax and boxes in the background.

Really nice items guys. Love the Palmer uniform, the Bazookas are great, classic Brooks World Series dive and the vintage signature style bat is awesome.

Bill,

That's a great bat and story about your son. I have one of the college bats somewhere, but unsure what college it's from. I know it was beat up pretty good though.

Great pics by the way as well.

1977 Brooks Robinson postcard signed
 

Thought I'd post something today related to Day 16; a 1977 Orioles postcard with a pretty nice Brooks auto.

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Brooks Robinson
 

I don't know if we'll run out of Brooks items within the year, but there are still a lot of Orioles related stuff in collections that should keep the thread going for a while. I bet Brooks would love to see some of the items being shared.

Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles
 

I was really just joking about making it through the year, BUT the quality that I'll be posting may diminish significantly :D

Brooks Robinson
 

Most of us are familiar with the Jays Publishing Co. 5x7 photo packs issued from 1957-1965. These are not to be confused with the team issued photo packs sold at the stadium during the 60's, although they look similar in many ways.

In 1958, Jays issued two different photo packs of 12 Orioles. The more common group contain Bob Boyd, Jim Busby, Billy Gardner, Connie Johnson, Billy Loes, Willy Miranda, Bob Nieman, Billy O'Dell, Al Pilarcik, Paul Richards, Gus Triandos and George Zuverink.

In the second group, Boyd, Busby and Loes were replaced with Jack Harshman, Arnold Portocarrero and Brooks Robinson. The other nine players remained the same, although there were some slight cropping differences. This second pack with Brooks seems much harder to find.


Here is the Brooks Robinson

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Here's an example of the cropping differences between the first and second packs. Most noticeable by the name placement and uniform neckline.

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Good eye on catching the boxes...I put the magazines on top of one of my cases to take the pics...case shows full display boxes from 1951-1975 of Topps, Bowman and Fleer with wrappers and duplicate cards in the boxes...it's off topic but thought I would post at least the one pic...if any interest I would post a few more

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I wasn’t aware that Brooks wasn’t in both ‘58 Jays Publication photo packs, but it makes sense as to why Brooks is a toughie.

Both Orioles team issue and Jays liked to use the same photos with slightly different cropping. Wish they used different photos each and every time.

The 1958 Jays Brooks is a favorite. Thanks for sharing.

John,

You’re so funny; ”if any interest I would post a few more”. There’s definitely interest. That display is AMAZING!!

Mark,

Ok...but remember you asked for them...a few close upshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6c72fcd26f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4d4b5737c7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b74aaa1ea7.jpg

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...and a far away shot...obviously I am no photographer...will keep my day job
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I am guessing the unopened packs in the boxes are put together by yourself and the boxes are stuffed so they appear to be filled . Right ? If you tell me they are all real and full .... I am speechless. It is a great display I love wrappers and boxes. Don’t have much In my collection but the art, colors and graphics on the old Topps products are beautiful. I am sure the photos don’t do it justice. It must display great in person I am jealous !!!