Charlie,

What a great looking collection of boxes. I have a couple Brooks examples, but not in the greatest shape.

Brooks
 

Some of you know that I collect deaf sports related stuff and my collection varies from deaf pro athletes to deaf school superstars, children of deaf adults, and etc.

I find myself want to grab some of Brooks stuff because he grew up by Arkansas School for the Deaf. He spent endless of hours on campus playing baseball with their deaf students growing up. He was able to communicate with them in sign language. It means the world to me!

I have some of his 1960's cards from my dad's childhood collection. Im hoping to grab some nice tickets to his milestone games, maybe autographed bat. Any ideas or suggestions that I should add to my collection room would be sweet.

I was able to buy old Arkansas school for the deaf postcard earlier this week from eBay. I was hoping that I could have him sign on it. Whats my best shot to get it done?

Best,
Danny

Danny,

He’s definitely getting up in age, but I know once in a while he’ll do signings in the MD area. He just did one recently at Great Moments. Maybe someone on here would know further options.

There’s always items to display, bats, balls, publications, posters, photos, etc. pick something you like and I’m sure a signed example is out there. If you pick something you like let this group know. I’m sure they’ll have something available for a fellow Brooks fan.

Brooks on Boxes / Displays
 

Hi, everyone. Thought to share my boxes or displays with Brooks. Going from left to right. Here is one of my many Bazooka Boxes. This is the 1967 version (Mantle on the back). I have all of the other complete boxes (1963, 1964, 1966, 1968, and 1971; minus the 1965) but they are graded. The Bazooka boxes make great displays. Next, the 1964 Rawlings MVP box featuring Brooks and Boyer on the back. This box is pretty big and included a glove. There are two other glove boxes that Brooks appeard on that I am aware of. There is the 1971 WS Glove Box with Roberto Clemente (I believe his signature appeard on the box; beautiful Red, White and Blue signed glove) and the 1964 Big 8 Rawlings Gove Box. The Big 8 Box has 2 four player panels including Brooks. I have the complete 8 player hand cut card set along with the Brooks 4 player panel. The Big 8 Box is probably my favorite. I have not seen either box but always looking. Next is the 1962 Toasites Corn Flakes full box from Post Cereal. This box was never assembled and includes the hand cut post cereal cards. Pretty rare and am tempted to assemble. Just below the Post box is the 1975 Topps box with Brooks batting what appears to be left handed. One of the two 1971 Milk Duds boxes appears with it. Below that is the the 1989 Baseball Greates Card Box by Swell. Above that box is the 1968 Creative Creations Marble Series 3 featuring Brooks. I have 5 of the 6 Series (missing Series 2). These are pretty hard to find intact. The Marbles are not easy to see but is an aweseome display. I somehow have a small Brooks cut out from this display and would love to grade it. Below the Marbles is the 1970 Action Cartridge Complete Box still in its original sealed box. This box is gradable by PSA as a box and as a panel. Next, is the 1969 Transogram Box. This is 1 of 60 boxes in that set. I am working on the Set (46 out of 60). PSA grades the box, big card and small card. Above the Transogram box is the 1967 Topps Pin-Up Box with Brooks and Mantle. The Topps Boxes make such great displays. Too bad Brooks is not on more. Above the 67 Topps Pin-Up Box is the 1970 Corn Flakes Kellogs Box. This box is an advertisement for the card inserts. On top of the Kellogs Box is my Special Armour Meats Baseball Offer display with Brooks appearing on the ball. I believe this is late 60s or early 70s. Next, are the 1975 and 1976 Hostess Boxes. Both boxes are part of the PSA Master as panels and individual hand cut cards. Finally, the 1977 Burger Chef Triple Play Funmeal Box. This box was provided to kids with the funmeals and features 8 other Oriole greats. This would make a great display but the card faces are on the bottom or rear when the box is assembled. The discs are smaller than the other 1976 and 1977 discs that are part of the PSA Master. The Burger Chef Brooks Disc is perforated and part of the PSA Master. Would love to see other boxes out there that I am not aware of. Happy Collecting!!!

Brooks Robinson/Roberto Clemente glove box
 

I’ve seen a couple of the Brooks/Clemente glove boxes over the years, but never picked one up. It pictures Brooks and Clemente on one panel and the glove on the other two. Did a couple screen shots.

Glove Box
 

Love the box and glove! Would love to find both.

1960 and 1962 missing Baltimore News Post Orioles Scrapbook Cards
 

Hi. I am missing a handful of 1960 and 1962 Baltimore News Post Oriole Scrapbook hand cut “cards” (newspaper clippings). In 1960, I need one to complete my set. I need #49 Courtney. I do not have an extra 1960 to trade.

For 1962, I need 4 to complete my set (Cosgrove, Hall, Ward, and Williams). I have a lot to trade it can pay cash via Pay Pal.

I also have extra 1961 and 1963. Some are rough but mostly in decent shape. I can show pictures if you want to trade.

If you have what I need above, I will make sure you get a nice deal. If you have what I need, consider trading me and I can give you 2-3 per player.

Thanks!

Just back from grading. Had this set sitting at home for 5 years and finally decided to get them all graded. I bought the Ripken and the set was part of the auction. Very happy with the grades seeing how tough these are in high grade.
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That baseball marble box is TUFF. I’ve got 1 with Lou Brock on it, but you never see them

A couple of the 84 English lids. These came with large Buckets. I had at one time a set of 76 lids and the small lids were tough. Luckey for me Nick Schoff and John Scott started running shows in and around Spring Garden Laurel etc. In 76 and I had access to the lids. Many fond memories of those shows.

recently picked up this 8' heavy vinyl banner that hung outside Camden Yards in 2001:

https://i.imgur.com/IS1znup.jpg

banner
 

i like the banners but they are so big. i have one of Adam Jones and another one with old Orioles to include Brooks. I really like the side with the "Orioles" written out. nice pick up.

Brooks Robinson / Orioles Post Cards and Photos
 

anyone have any of these they want to sell or trade?

Looking for 1956 &1957 San Antonio Missions and 1959 Vancouver Mountie Programs
 

Looking for the programs / scorecards for the years and teams indicated featuring Brooks Robinson. Please let me know if you have one:

Charles.strite@yahoo.com

RIP Fred Valentine
 

Just heard from Bill Haelig that former Orioles outfielder Fred Valentine passed away yesterday. Fred played in the major leagues for 7 seasons, spending his entire career in the Baltimore/Washington DC area (3 different seasons with the Orioles and the rest with the Senators).

Fred appeared several times at the Orioles alumni signings at Camden Yards in recent years. He was always very friendly.

Here are a few postcards & photos from his time with the Orioles and Rochester Red Wings.


1961 Red Wings BB Clinic & 1963 Scheible Press postcards

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Orioles team issued postcard & 8x10 photo

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Thanks for posting this Alan. Fred had become friends with a member of my family who lives in the DC area. When my relative mentioned how much I loved baseball, Fred asked for my address and started sending me signed photos and copies of his MLB Alumni magazines. I spoke to him via email to send my thanks but never got a chance to tell him in person. He was a real class act. RIP.

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It was only uncovered recently that Orioles centerfielder Willie Tasby (1958-60) passed away in April of last year.

Willie may be best remembered for playing the outfield in stocking feet during a rainy afternoon at Memorial Stadium rather than take a chance that his metal spikes might attract lightning...

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

RIP Willie

He'll always be remembered for his 1962 Topps variation where the insignia on his hat can be found airbrushed out...

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R.I.P. Willie

I picked up a little more info. His full name was Thornton Brook Treakle III. He lived 1941-1991. Here is a replacement image for the broken url above.

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Finally got this pin. Used to see them every so often but once I decided I wanted one they disappeared. So one pops up on eBay and I bid way too much and still lose. Right after another pops up and I was able to snag it for a much better price. Probably still too much but I’m happy with it.

congrats Clint!

Pin looks great

Thanks Bill!

Oh, I really like that. Looks great!

For full disclosure purposes this isn't mine, but a collector friend owns this & posted it on-line elsewhere.

It's a Burger Chef in store poster from 1977 (American League version) promoting their "Triple Play Funmeal" and showing all the player discs in the set.

I've never seen one before & thought it would be neat to share (Orioles are on the bottom row):

http://i.imgur.com/BZYAno0.jpg

Bill,

I’ve seen the ‘77 advertising poster before, but never owned one. I have the bottom section of the poster, that someone along the line, cut out of the Orioles portion. I also have just a square cutout of Brooks that again someone cut from the poster.

With the Super Bowl now completed & with Patrick Mahomes earning MVP honors, I thought I'd share one of my favorite Cal Ripken Jr. items:

Back in 1994 as Cal Ripken was approaching his 2000th consecutive games (which would make him only the 2nd player in MLB history to do so), I wrote a letter to Tom Mee who was the Official Scorer of the Minnesota Twins and asked him if he could please send me the Press Box Notes from the game.

Not only did he send me the notes BUT he also included his original scoresheet from the game (which I was thrilled to receive).

The starting pitcher for the Twins that night was one Pat Mahomes, who pitched a strong eight innings in a losing cause...

I later professionally matted/framed the score sheets with an original picture from the Minneapolis Star Review, a signed game ticket & an original AP teletype of the event:

https://i.imgur.com/1Ps0tCd.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/6JxSJLB.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/vP7cP4X.jpg

Bill,

Really cool piece. Thanks for sharing.

That’s awesome Bill!

That is indeed impressive. I'd love to get a National League one.

I do have some cut outs of St. Louis Cardinal players somewhere, but an entire sheet is something I have never seen.

Bill,

That is so cool and you’ve made it into such a great display piece. Thanks for sharing the background as well in that it makes it even more interesting. Just an awesome collection you have.

Thanks guys....

I agree that often the story behind how things are acquired makes them better...

Cal did have a lot of success at the Metrodome and personally being there six years later to see him get his 3000th hit will always be a core memory (especially since there were no guarantees he was going to get the hits necessary)...

I know I've posted these probably back in 2020 sometime, but here are a couple neat Metrodome pieces I own...

During a trip to the HOF one year I saw this in their gift shop & had the idea of getting it signed:

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

A few years back a good buddy of mine got this Metrodome seat back for me (of course seat #8) & I then had it signed similarly:

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

Orioles Japanese Magazines
 

Good afternoon,

I was recently able to pick up a few more Japanese magazines with Orioles on the cover. Four with Cal and one is with Jim Palmer.

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Mike...great Japanese magazines (I don't believe I've seen that '85 issue before).

Circling back to Cal Jr. and the Metrodome, here is the Twins dugout lineup card (signed/inscribed) from Cal's 3000th career hit in 2000. Not only was it a significant game in his career, but it holds a lot of personal memories for me as well (since I was there).

In April when most of my buddies were planning golf trips to Hilton Head and the like, I was planning a trip to Minneapolis on the CHANCE that I'd see Cal get the milestone hit (going into the series, he was four hits shy).

Friday night he got a hit and for the Saturday night game he needed three hits because unbeknownst to me, he wasn't playing Sunday b/c the Orioles would have preferred he got it at home (which due to a work commitment I would be unable to attend).

Anyways, the baseball gods must have been looking down at me since after making an out in his first AB, he got the three hits he needed in the next three AB's:


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

Very cool. My Mom picked up a few lineup cards for me about 20 years ago. (Yes, my parents used to go to card shows to look for Puckett stuff while I was out in Philly.)

The lineup cards have been tucked away, but yours looked very familiar so I had to pull mine out. The first is from 4/29/1993 and is also the Orioles vs Twins. The lineup form is exactly the same as your 2000 version, so I think what I have is authentic. Unfortunately I do not have any HOF signatures on mine!

The game featured Mike Mussina vs Pat Mahomes, with Mussina dominating in an 11-0 complete game shutout in Baltimore, giving up only five hits. Puckett, Winfield, Ripken, Baines and Mussina were the HOF participants.

Strangely, the other lineup card I have is a week later when the Orioles were playing the Twins again on 5/5/1993 at the Metrodome This time Mussina pitched a complete game shutout to beat the Twins 3-0 with Willie Banks taking the loss. The Twins could only muster two hits.

These should probably get into the hands of a Mussina collector.

Albie Pearson who played with the Orioles in 1959-1960 sadly passed away the other day at the age of 88

https://i.imgur.com/T8p23nN.jpg

I found this old Coke bottle with the case, commemorating Ripken breaking Gehrig's record in 1995. I've had it since new. My dad probably bought 5 of them and gave them away to random friends. It would look cool in a Ripken or Orioles display and just doesn't fit the current state of my collection.

If anyone wants it, and wants to pay shipping, it's yours. For reference, they can be had on eBay for $5-15.

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Dave Nicholson, an outfielder with the Orioles in 1960 & 1962 (151 total games) unfortunately passed away over this past weekend at the age of 83:

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

I recently picked this oversized Aramark company magazine from October 1995, recapping their participation in Cal Ripken Jr. breaking the consecutive game record the month prior (I had never known of it's existence prior).

Article inside noted they had their best one day sales ever in the company's history on September 6th ($1.7M).

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Great magazine Bill, I never knew it existed either. Another one to add to my list.

Great night of Orioles spring training baseball in Sarasota. Even though it rained a bit and the game ended in a 5-5 tie, I saw a few Orioles icons at the game. Had a chance to shake hands and quickly chat with Mike Devereaux. Eddie Murray was there signing a few autographs for kids.

However, the highlight of the night was finally meeting in person, collecting legend Bill Haelig and his wife, Cindy. I was even able to add an item to his incredible Cal Ripken collection. So much fun. Thanks Bill.

Already looking forward to spending future spring training games talking Orioles.

If you're ever at an O's spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium, don't hesitate to stop by section 106 and say hi. I love meeting new Orioles friends.

Alan:

It was a real pleasure to (finally) meet up with you & your wife as well. I appreciated the time we spent talking as well as for the addition to my collection and as I mentioned before, next time we'll have to plan better so I could see more of your fantastic collection (and I promise not to let your dog out accidently!).

Just picked up this 1970's Rochester Red Wings game used jersey. The seller for years thought it was worn by Cal Jr., but when he recently (to his dismay) found out that it wasn't, he made it available (appears to have been worn by Jim Fuller & possibly others):

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Great jersey Bill! Is that Kiko Garcia next to fuller?

Picked up this 1971 tour of Japan Magazine with Brooks and Shigeo Nagashima, straight from japan. Really rare beautiful piece, in superb condition. I have it available in the memorabilia bst if anyone is interested!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9d066e1195.jpg

Was going through my game used Orioles hat collection earlier today and ran across a few I forgot I owned....

With Opening Day less than a week away here are a couple OD hats from 2004 (BJ Ryan & a signed Jorge Julio):

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Totally forgot about this c1998 Harold Baines signed game worn hat with family member's names written under the bill:

https://i.imgur.com/U4oWc2x.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/Vdc81wU.jpg

Just got this wire photo. What a starting rotation!

Clint:

Yes it was! Great Photo...

Coincidently, I recently picked up this one:

https://i.imgur.com/3sq67pb.jpg

That’s a sweet photo Bill, love the bullpen cart. We should trade photos every year🤣.

4 x 20 Game Winners
 

Great pic with the bullpen car. Saw a program recently signed by the four. I picked up an over sized picture signed by them. Have a ball and smaller picture signed by them. Love the two wire photos. What a pitching rotation! Amazing.

I came across that picture many, many years ago on ebay, and loved it so much it inspired me to write this post on that incredible season, and how I wished with all those 20 game winners they could have won just one more game, and how that may have changed how those early 70's Orioles would be remembered today:

https://fleersticker.blogspot.com/20...and-words.html

I recall enjoying that article at the time (well worth reading again)....In '71 the Orioles used 13 pitchers all season (for comparison sake, yesterday they used six!).

Another interesting tid bit is that Dobson surrendered Eddie Murray's first career HR in '77 (while with Cleveland).

Speaking of Eddie, I saw this picture on eBay this morning dated 1976. Can anyone spot what's unique about it?


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Uniform number.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15548766656...mis&media=COPY

Cool photo of Brooks I saw on ebay. Shows their 1963 Home Uniform used only for a year.

I personally really liked the “B” on the hat and the block letter jerseys. I think they should still use them for an alternative, but not the norm. I’m a fan of “all” the combos since the inception in ‘54.

RIP Hobie Landrith
 

Hi everyone,

Mr. Landrith passed at 93. Not only did he sign a card for me but he stated that Robin Roberts was by far his favorite pitcher to catch.

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Finally got my Brooks poster framed up.

Oriole Memorial Stadium Row Marker
 

Does anyone else collect Memorial Stadium Row Markers? I have a few but missing the big one (#5). These make very nice displays. If anyone wants to sell or trade #5 keep me in mind.

Thanks Mike...Hobie is probably best known for being the first player the Mets chose in the expansion draft prior to the '62 season & was then traded straight up to Baltimore in June of that season for Marv Throneberry.

1968 si
 

Is that the same poster? If so it looks so much better with I assume foam core and framing. Now, let’s see how you have it displayed.

They do really look nice displayed. I don’t really collect them, but would eventually like to pick up the O’s HOF #’s which I would believe to be in higher demand.

Does anyone else collect Oriole related megaphones?
 

Happy Easter. I figured out how to post pictures with my iPhone so folks are in trouble!

Does anyone else collect Oriole related megaphones? Here are a few. My favorite is the white 1966 WS version. I understand there are at least two other colors or versions. The round Oriole one is another favorite from the 1960s. There are corporate sponsored versions out there I believe. The more GM traditional square bottom ones are plentiful but enjoy the one with “Charge!” I also like the more modern plastic Wild Bill Hagey one (I have an extra if someone has something unique to trade). If you have any not show, please share.

Orioles megaphones
 

Good morning and Happy Easter too,

Here's one of the corporate sponsored megaphones from Bethlehem Steel night.

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Bethlehem Steele Horn
 

Thanks for sharing…that is a beauty!

Yep the same poster and you are correct a foam core. I haven’t got it up yet but will soon and I’ll post a pic when I do.

1969 Nabisco Team Flakes
 

Does anyone else enjoy the Nabisco Team Flakes Set from 1969? 24 cards. They were found on the box of cereal with 8 players. There were 3 different panels. I have the Complete set graded along with all 3 complete panels. I am fortunate to have two complete panels with Brooks. I also have 13 two player panels graded to include the one here with Brooks. Would love to find the others one with Marichal. Here, you see a single, two player panel, and a complete panel with Brooks. Recently sent a thick border Brooks off to PSA for grading. Lots of options with this simple 24 player hand cut set.

Brooks Hand Cut Newspaper Cards (Baltimore News Post and Dayton Daily News
 

Evening. Below are some of my favorite items that feature Brooks. Very rare. I collect the Orioles Sets for the 1960 - 1963 Baltimore News Post (BNP) hand cut newspaper cards. Hit a tough spot trying to find a few I am missing. I am Missing 1960 #49 Courtney and four in 1962 (Cosgrove, Williams, Hall and Ward). Below are the 1960, 61,62, and 63 Brooks BNP. Not in perfect shape but I am ecstatic to have found these. I have quite a few doubles if anyone has what I am missing. Also featured is the 1970 Dayton Daily News hand cut card. This is another impossible “card” to find. I was lucky to get this graded and added to the PSA Master. For whatever reason, they will not add the BNP to the PSA Brooks Master set, nor grade em. Enjoy.

Nabisco
 

I have always loved this set Charlie! My dad and I bought my first two - Franks and Brooks at a show in Baltimore in 1981. I have since completed the set.
Cool cards!

lot a great contributions to this thread lately, keep it up!

I sent this wire photo & neat original 1961 photograph to Jackie Brandt to be signed & they came back last week:

https://i.imgur.com/ZiPCLH0.jpg

Cool wire photo
 

Thanks for sharing

Chicken Lid - Brooks
 

Any one else have a Brooks English’s Chicken Lid? These are tough to find. Wish I could go back in time and find a few.

Charlie,

See post #2730. In my opinion, the Brooks Robinson and Ross Grimsley lids are the two toughest. Maybe just my experience.

1964 Rawlings Big 8
 

Good evening. One of my favorite sets and boxes is the 1964 Big 8. This box includes 2 four player panels or 8 individual cards. Here, I show th me 4 player panel and the individual card. I am a huge fan of this set. I am # 2 on the PSA Registry with this set. Hope to some day find the complete box. There are similar premium colored photos with a few variations.

Brooks Robinson Pin Backs
 

My favorite Brooks Robinson Pins. Some are harder than others. A few not so special but I like them all.

Was looking through some items last evening & ran across this Charlotte O's SGA poster from their 40th anniversary celebration weekend back in 2016...

We had the good fortune to be invited to a small party given by the Crockett family the day prior & took this picture of Eddie & Jimmie Schaffer (who is credited for making him into a swatch hitter in '76).

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Had a productive afternoon yesterday having a trading session with another Orioles collector:

Full ticket from Jim Palmer's last career win as well as Cal Ripken career HR #55:

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

Ticket stub to the only ASG played at Memorial Stadium (1958):

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

Rafael Palmeiro game used Reebok cleats:

https://i.imgur.com/XL6Jmsh.jpg

Brian Roberts signed Game Used Nike cleats:

https://i.imgur.com/FVF0joM.jpg

Bill - Nice stuff
 

Thanks for sharing! Love the tickets!

Thought I would share this with the group.

Nice Jersey
 

Very cool, Scott. Any details about it? Year, etc?

Oriole Banks
 

Anyone have a cool Oriole Bank? Found this 1970 Bank recently.