Looks very nice! Does look early as well. I think ‘66 is a good guess. Would be interesting to try to match the script with something else they used from 1966.

Brooks Robinson Equitable Life Assurance and ACS Poster
 

Day 11 – 11 January 2024
The Brooks Robinson black and white larger poster was printed by Equitable Life Assurance Society of the Unites States, New York, NY. The Poster has Brooks diving showing the ball. This is one of Brooksie’s most iconic photos. It says “Brooks!” and in small print “There’s nobody else exactly like him.” This poster is pretty common. I believe this poster is from 1970. It measures 18 inches x 24 inches. The smaller poster was published in 1971 by the American Cancer Society. This poster measures 12 inches x 9 inches. Brooks worked with the American Cancer Society declaring “I don’t smoke cigarettes.” Brooks appears to be making a routine play!

Even though those two advertising posters are relatively common they’re some of my favorites. Love the look and sayings on these two posters.

Brooks Posters
 

Here's a small ad from the American Cancer Society with the same slogan, "I don't smoke cigarettes", with some other famous athletes. Also, below is the photo used for the small ad poster.

Brooks Robinson - 3D Base is my Hom Poster
 

Day 12 – 12 January 2024
This poster was printed for Brooks book by Jack Tobin published in 1974 “Third Base is My Home” from Word Books. The poster measures 12 inches x 9 inches. The poster refers to Brooks as the modern day greatest third baseman. On the other side of the poster it talks about Brooks and his career. It also has an order form that you would mail to Brooks Robinson Sporting Goods CO in Timonium, MD. Back in 1974, this hard cover book would cost you $5.95. I also provide a picture of my first edition book in its dust cover. I have another one signed.

Hi Mark,

I'm not completely sure; it seems hand-cut to me, so probably off of a larger test sheet of some kind.

Does anyone else have any ideas?

Great book and poster pamphlet! I LOVE the artwork on the cover; great poses of Brooks that were used.

I have the 1975 Bobby Grich. Mine is about 2 1/2" x 3". I'm not sure how that compares to the Brooks Robinson. If mine was cut from a sheet, it was neatlt done.

Attachment 605063

Alan,

What do you think this was used for? Maybe some type of color check. I know Brooks has a clear example and there was one I’ve seen that was a tad blurry or maybe the color was off.

Mark,

I'm not really sure how the printing process works, so your guess is as good as mine. I do have some Scott McGregor proofs from the 1979 set. As you can see, the process involves many color tests. I would love to know more about the process.

1979 Hostess Scott McGregor proofs

Attachment 605130

I don’t understand the process either. I viewed some of the posts concerning Hostess and they did similar to what Topps was doing with printing color separation proofs on pre-production sheets which these were likely taken from. I believe the photos were from Topps that didn’t make the cut.

It’s funny to me on Brooks’ example it has the photographers shadow, pictured right by a chain link fence and the batting cage on the other side. There wasn’t a better background for the pic…

Day 13 – 13 January 2024
Today’s poster is from the late 1960s. I am assuming it is 1967 or later given the picture and comment about the 1966 All Star Game where Brooks won the MVP. This poster is 22 inches by 28 inches on normal paper. It is a bit worn but I have never seen another one “poster size.” There is a smaller version that appeared in magazines. This poster is advertising the Rawlings XPG 17 edge-u-cated heel, basket-web, double “S” pocket, deep well pocket and hinged pad baseball glove. At the bottom, it mentions the GJ58 glove with many of the same characteristics. There is a reference available I believe that lists the player and the gloves he used by year. I wish I had the list for Brooks. If I find it, I will share.

I’m with you; I have never seen another advertising poster like the one you’ve pictured. Get that on the wall… That’s a very cool photo they used for the ad and like how they used his hand/glove fielding position to picture the glove they are advertising.

Brooks Robinson Sports Illutstrated Poster
 

Day 14 – 14 January 2024
One of my favorite posters of Brooks is the 1968 Sports Illustrated poster. It measures 24 inches X 36 inches. It was published by MLB and licensed by Renselaar Corporation. The order form appears on a poster showing 24 different MLB players. The advertisement poster shows many of the same players and poses that appear on the 1969 Nabisco Team Flakes cereal hand cut cards. Both the poster with the 1969 Nabisco card are below. Additionally, in 1968 a Promotion Card of Brooks and other players on the “poster” was produced. These cards are impossible to find. I am familiar with one of Brooks graded. The card is numbered 1A1 (1968 Sports Illustrated Promo Card Brooks Robinson). I believe one of our followers owns this card (I often inquire with him if he still has it!!!

I've had this signed Brooks Rawlings matted/framed print ad for years hanging in my hobby room (it was a gift)....Any idea the year or what publication it appeared in?

Hi Bill,

I believe that ad is usually listed as a 1963 ad, although, sorry, I'm not sure which publication it is from.

Here's one currently listed on Ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/35464904567...mis&media=COPY

Brooks Robinson 1992 Cracker Jacks Old Timers Game
 

Day 15 – 15 January 2024
My next poster features the First Annual Cracker Jack Old Timers Baseball Game at RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C. on Monday, July 19, 1982 at 8:00 PM. The poster measures 18 inches X 28 inches. The program is also shown. The poster features Aaron, Brooks and Spahn with a beautiful USA flag and the Capital Building. Both rosters were loaded with HoF players including from the NL team Roberts, Spahn, Wilhelm, Campanella, Banks, McCovey, Reese, Aaron, Brock, Kiner, Mays; from the AL, HoF included Ford, Newhowser, Feller, Hunter, Kaline, Doby and of course, Brooks Robinson. Many of the above players were not yet in the HoF to include Brooksie. This is the game that 75 year old Luke Appling hit a homer off of Warren Spahn (check it out on You Tube). Can’t find the box score to see how Brooksie did that day but I am sure he was great. The small blue pennant is from the game. I believe the card is as well. Pictures of the Poster, Program, Card and Pennant included below.

1982 Old Timers Game - Forgot Brooks Cracker Jacks Card
 

Here is the card for the post above.

Brooks Robinson PM 10 Pin
 

Day 16 – 16 January 2024
Hope you enjoyed the posters. I would now like to show and discuss some of my pins and buttons. My very favorite is the 1959 PM10 of Brooks Calbert Robinson. This pin is very scarce. There is also one with his middle name spelled incorrectly. You rarely see this pin and when you do, be prepared to shell out a few dollars. There are other Orioles in this set but none as rare or as nice as Brooks. I have a Triandos and Gentile. I believe there are a total of 12 PM 10s featuring Orioles. They are very expensive and hard to find. Show us your PM10 Oriole Pins. More pins tomorrow.

Orioles World Series Pins, Clasps, etc.
 

Day 17 – 17 January 2024
Here are a few of the Orioles World Series Pins, Clasps, Broaches and Charms. I tried to organize them by World Series year in a row starting at the top with 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1979, and 1983. Then, from left to right you will find the clasp, pin, charm and broach. I am not exactly sure if all four types were made for each year but always looking. My favorite is 1970 (“3rd World Series). The detail is very nice. I really like the 1971 Japan version (fourth row, far right…not in the best condition). You’ll notice 1969 does not say anything about the year, just the “Baltimore Orioles and World Series.” There are some phantom WS versions out there from the 1960s, too.

I really never got into the press pins, even though I have a few. I guess I should at least add the main ones to the collection at some point. Looking at the photo it makes me wanting to add the different types of pins as well. Thanks for posting them all...

Press Pins
 

Mark, I am addicted to the press pins. The new ones are nice but really appreciate the 1958 AS pin and the WS ones featuring the Orioles.

Charlie,

Here are some of the phantom World Series press pins. I also included the 1984 Orioles Japan Tour pin.

I also have the two different 1989 phantom W.S. pins, but don't have a scan of them. The 1960's phantoms are pretty tough to find, but the 1989 pins are very easy. Sorry the scans are the best. They look much better in person. LOL


1960 World Series phantom press pin

Attachment 605888


1964 World Series phantom press pins (Gold & Silver variations)

Attachment 605889 Attachment 605890


1984 Orioles Japan Tour press pin

Attachment 605891

Press Pins
 

Alan, the 1960 and 1984 are really nice. Thanks for sharing.

Day 18 – 18 January 2024
In 1969, the Orioles had 4 players appear on a MLB button but that is sort of orange. Today, I am showing you Frank, Palmer and Brooksie. I am missing Boog Powell. Not sure why, but you rarely see the Orioles in these, especially Brooks and Boog. I believe Boog appears on a normal size and smaller version. Someone will correct me as I have not seen the two and their differences. A lot of HoF players appeared on this set. On FB, a Bench just sold for $1,500 or so.

Why in heck is Brooksie wearing what I can only assume is a #15 jersey on that button???

Attachment 605923

Brooks button
 

I always wondered that myself. Maybe Davey went to the studio group photo session and Brooks wasn't feeling it to bring his jersey and Davey had to give one up for the team and that's why Brooskie has that smirk on his face in the photo. I'm pretty sure I'm fairly right-on for the reasoning...

Charlie,

Here's the Boog Powell. Mine is the same size as the Robinsons and Palmer. I've never seen a smaller version.

There is a thread on this site that mentions these pins fairly regularly. Maybe someone on there can verify the smaller Powell

Attachment 605973

Powell Pin
 

You are killing me! Very nice though.

Orioles early 1950s pins, ring, cuff links, etc.
 

Day 19 – 19 January 2024
Today, I have an assortment of early 1954 pins, ring, charms, tie clasps, tie bar and cuff links featuring the Hartzell Bird. I believe these are 1954 or a year or two later. You also see a necktie from the first season (1954). This tie comes in 3 or 4 different colors. Also shown is the 1958 AS pin and button, which are both very rare. The detail with the 1958 AS pin is amazing.

Orioles Pins and Buttons
 

Day 20 – 20 January 2024
Today, I provide an assortment of older pins and buttons. You’ll notice some from the World Series, early 1950s, Bomb em Birds large and small, a concessioner (774) pin, and others. I really like the top three Orioles Hartzell Bird, Spirit of 66 and Year of the Bird examples. The 1966 Charge / WS larger button is nice. Towards the bottom, the World Champs/Black and Decker Angry Bird is pretty cool and rare.

Charlie,

Nice looking group of pins. I also see a 1960 Fox Cites pin in the mix. Do you collect minor league pins too?

I don't actively collect pins, but pick them up when I see ones I think are cool. Translation: I somehow find I have plenty of pins in my collection accumulated over the years.

Here's a couple of my favorite Frank Robinson pins from Blue Ribbon Bread.

Attachment 606378

Minor League Pins
 

Hi, Alan. I am not an expert on all the minor league teams / affiliates but have a few. Would love to find more. Will show another one next post. I love the pins. I have one of the two Frank’s. Thanks for showing.

Brooks Robinson minor league pin
 

Day 21 – 21 January 2024
It is always fun finding things from Brooks’ minor league days. Below is an example of his time in York, PA with the White Roses. I believe this pin is from his 1955 season. The other pin is from 1960 Fox Cities Foxes, which was Boog’s 2nd year in professional baseball.

Brooks Robinson pins and buttons
 

Day 22 – 22 January 2024
Finally, my last pin / button day ends with a bang. I have consolidated all of my Brooks pins / buttons. You will see the 1959 PM10, 1969 MLB, his hall of fame button, small 1969 MLB red pin, #5Brooks pin, some reprints, and his hall of fame 1983 pin and charm with Alston, Kell, Marichal and Brooks. Hope you enjoyed the pins and buttons.

1963 Jello original artwork
 

I know an unopened box of 1963 Jello with a Brooks Robinson card on the back recently sold. While that may be the only one known unopened of all the thousands of Brooks boxes that were produced, here is a true 1 of 1.

Shown for your viewing pleasure is an original Jello camera ready production art for the Jello baseball set with the Brooks Robinson. I have similar ones for Post Baseball as well

Wording from an old auction listing says:

Phenomenal one-of-a-kind copy art poster board lay-outs used in the production of the 1963 JELL-O gelatin baseball card promotion. Each illustration board is impeccably preserved in the original hard cover folio and identifies the gelatin package(s) on which each card is to appear, while the paste-up sheets reflect General Foods art department proofing notations. Each illustration board and individual card lay-out is oversized in comparison to standard box panel and card dimensions, measuring approximately 5" X 3?."

Unlike the 1963 Post cereal poster board lay-outs, the JELL-O mock-ups are aligned in 2 columns of 4 cards (total of 😎 for the 3 ounce packages, and 3 columns of 3 cards (total of 9) for the 6 ounce packages. These illustration boards were then sent to rotogravure printers to produce the plates that ultimately yielded the individual JELL-O packages on the grocer's shelf. Original Kodachrome prints of players appearing in the set, which feature the photography of Art Shay. Advanced collectors will also marvel at the photograph variations attendant to cropping of the prints and placement of the photos within the overlay sheets.

1963 Brooks Robinson Bazooka
 

Day 23 – 23 January 2024
For the next several days I will discuss and show the different years Bazooka included Brooks Robinson on their “boxes.” I know the Bazooka’s have been discussed here before but I have added a few and thought the conversation would be fun and some of you might have some variations and proofs to show. First up is 1963. This was the first year Brooks appeared on a box with Bazooka. The previous years (1959, 1960, 1961 and 1962) did not include Brooks. Below is the 1963 complete box with White and Herbert, panel and hand cut card. Bazooka published 12 different 3 player boxes in 1963. The panel and hand cut card are easier to find than the box but generally, these are tough to come across given the player collectors and the bazooka collectors. The box is almost impossible to find.

I’ve only have seen a couple of these layouts over the years. The one pictured is very cool. Thanks for sharing this one of a kind item.

Basically about the only thing I have regarding the '63 Bazooka.

1963 Jell-0 and 1963 Bazooka Proof
 

Both are fantastic unique pieces. Thanks to both of you for sharing!

1964 Brooks Robinson Bazooka
 

Day 24 – 24 January 2024
Brooks again appeared on the 1964 Bazooka Box. Like the 1963 box, this box is impossible to find. I found this one with the 1964 sticker inserts affixed to the back of the box and had to carefully remove them before PSA would grade the box. Bazooka made 12 x 3 player boxes in 1964. Below is the Complete Box with Ellsworth and Herbert, Panel and hand cut card. Additionally, unique to 1964, Bazooka not only included gum but they included 10 stamps. These stamps came in 10 player panels. Brooks appears on the #3 panel with Yaz and Clemente. Today, I am showing the 10 player panel, single stamp and two player panel with Pepitone. Finding the single stamp is easy and affordable. The 10 player panel is very hard to find and expensive.

Day 25 – 25 January 2024
Brooks appeared on a box again in 1965. I am not in possession of a 1965 box. I have never seen a complete 1965 box but always looking. If you have one collecting dust, keep me in mind. I do have a panel with Santo and Howard. The cards are easier to find than the panels. 1965 included 12 different 3 player panels.

Brooks Robinson Bazooka 1966
 

Day 26 – 26 January 2024
In 1966, Brooks appears on a box with Wynn and Torre. Below is just the box. I will cover the panel and hand cut card tomorrow because PSA grades the panel and card as 1966/67 because you cannot differentiate the cards and panels when cut from the box. The 1966 and 1967 boxes display the same players but on the back of the 1966 box, Koufax appears in a small picture. 1966 included 16 different 3 player boxes.

Thought i'd post something unique concerning this grouping; Brooks w/Pepitone.

I don't have anything related to the '65 Bazooka box, panel or individual cutout. I really like to pick up a panel one day. This is the only thing I have related...

Not sure if this is from '66, '67 or both...

Brooks Bazzoka
 

Great pics, Mark. Love the 1964 Stamp with Pepitone. Is that a proof?

Day 27 - 27 – 27 January 2024
In 1967, Brooks appears with the same players as 1966, but on the back of the box, there is a smaller picture of Mantle. Appearing with Brooks is Torre and Wynn. The single card and panel are provided below. I am also showing a ungraded box. PSA incorrectly graded one of the panels as 1967. 1967 included 16 different 3 player boxes.

Yes; it’s a progressive color proof.

Brooks Robinson 1968 Bazooka
 

Day 28 – 28 January 2024
In 1968, Bazooka changed things up and created a 5 player box featuring one player on the box providing “Tipps from the Topps.” There are 15 different boxes in 1968. Below, I show the complete box (Brooks appears on the back), a complete panel, the Tipps from the Topps portion with Brooks and a hand cut card of Brooks. I also provide a booklet that Bazooka provided with a picture inside of all the players appearing the 15 Tipps section of the boxes. Thes are very difficult to find in any of the above variations and pricey.

Brooks Robinson1971 Bazooka
 

Day 29 – 29 January 2024
In 1971, Brooks appeared on his final playing day Bazooka box. In 1971 Bazooka had the regular box without a number under the player’s picture and a test run of numbered panel. The boxes without numbers included 16 different player boxes as did the numbered test panels. I have a complete set of the unnumbered boxes. All variations are provided below (numbered panel, numbered hand cut card, no number box, no number panel and no number hand cut card). That concludes my update on Bazooka’s.

They never made a test box, correct? I’m sure you could get a better grade on the numbered panel. Does the Brooks Master count both examples?

No test box made… just Mays in the 71 numbered boxes as a part of the full sheet
… and yes that 71 numbered panel needs cracked out and trimmed closer to the dotted lines!

1971 Bazooka Brooks Robinson
 

Scott, I should crack the numbered 1971 panel and send back for a higher grade. Maybe I will.

Baltimore Orioles Sign
 

Day 30 – 30 January 2024
Hope you enjoyed last weeks Bazooka updates. This week I would like to share some of my many signs from Memorial Stadium, city of Baltimore or newspaper advertiser. Some will relate to Brooks Robinson directly while others indirectly. My first sign is the iconic directional metal sign to Memorial Stadium used on the streets of Baltimore providing directions to the stadium. This sign is metal with orange, white and green colors measuring 24 inches x 30 inches. The detail or stadium representation is very nice. This sign is very popular and rarely available. This particular sign is very expensive if you can find one.

great sign Charlie; I'm fortunate to have one of those as well and it's one of my most cherished pieces:


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

Have enjoyed “everything” so far.

This is my favorite Memorial Stadium metal sign with all the great Stadium detail contained within the sign (plus it’s BIG).

Orioles Sign - Bill and Mark
 

Thanks, Bill. Love the metal signs. Have a few to show. Love that Cal locker room name plate. I have a few of those but nothing too special.

Thanks, Mark. Big shoes to fill.

Baltimore Orioles Sign 1970
 

Day 31 – 31 January 2024
Today I am sharing a picture of the 1970 Eastern Division Champions and American League Champion Baltimore Orioles Memorial Stadium direction sign. The sign is bright yellow with the Oriole bird holding a bat tipping his cap. The sign has blue font for “Memorial Stadium.” I am guessing these signs were randomly placed on telephone poles as a temporary sign for traffic. This sign, has a hole / damage on the top “O” in Memorial that I patched on the back with painters tape and yellow construction paper. My favorite part of the sign is how they put it on yellow. The sign is cardboard and measures 24 inches by 18 inches. I believe there are signs like this for each WS year with some years having more than one.

Nice sign!

You showed my favorite metal sign and the ‘70 is my favorite cardboard sign. Even though yellow is not really their team color it just looks really nice with all the colors they used to put the sign together.

They do have a cardboard example for each year the Orioles went to the World Series. I’ve seen a few variations over the years on the signs (not including the directional arrow). It would be cool to have at least one of the cardboard signs for each year (‘66, ‘69, ‘70, ‘71, ‘79 and ‘83). Also, would be nice for in my lifetime to see the O’s go to the World Series again.

Orioles WS Cardboard Signs - Mark
 

Mark, I have seen all the cardboard signs and would love to find one for each here. I really like the 1966 version. Maybe others here will show theirs.

Day 32 – 1 February 2024
My next sign is similar to yesterday’s. It is made of cardboard and measures 24 inches by 18 inches. This sign celebrates the “City of Champions.” The city had a lot of success in the late 1960s and early 1970s with its professional sports teams including the Colts (NFL), Bullets (NBA), Clippers (Hockey 1962-1977) and of course the Orioles. These teams and their logos are included on the sign with the Oriole bird smack in the middle. The blue letters and orange background really look nice. I am not exactly sure what year this sign was produced celebrating the Champions of Baltimore but suspect the late 1960s or early 1970s. I am sure we’ll get some feedback.

Charlie… that particular sign is from 1971.

Baltimore Orioles Sign 25 Years
 

Day 33 – 2 February 2024
The next sign is from News American in 1979 celebrating 25 years of the Orioles. The sign is black with white and orange letters saying “It’s the…Orioles 25th Year.” It then says “Celebrate with News American” at the bottom. I imagine this was the face of their vending machine around the city dispensing their newspaper. The sign is made of cardboard and measures 16 inches by 9 inches. By the way, the Baltimore News-American newspaper was published in downtown Baltimore until May 27, 1986. It had a continuous lineage (in various forms) of more than 200 years. For much of the mid-20th century, it had the largest circulation in the city.

Baltimore Orioles 1983 Sign
 

Day 34 – 3 February 2024
Today’s sign celebrates the success of the 1983 Orioles. The sign measures 24 inches by 18 inches with a bright orange background and blue letters. The sign has the Oriole bird in the middle of the infield with a top message of “The Bird Flies” with “Memorial Stadium” at the bottom. The sign was used as a direction sign in Baltimore to get to the stadium. In small print at the bottom it has the Mayor’s name (William Donald Schaefer) and Citizens of Baltimore.

Day 35 – 4 February 2024
My next sign is from Memorial Stadium and hung on the scoreboard while Brooks was playing 3rd base back in the 1970s. It would be displayed on the scoreboard. The sign is black with orange letters (BAL.) I have seen a “VIS.” Sign that would accompany it but could not get to it soon enough, sadly. The sign measures 17 inches by 9.5 inches and his made of heavy metal. It has a substance on it that I am allergic too, coincidentally. It is an amazing piece of “art” from the stadium.

What is the small "Thanks Brooks Day" piece below '79 newspaper insert?

Next to collecting Brooks signs are probably my next favorite item. Really like both the '83 cardboard directional and this BAL. sign from the stadium. You really need to depart with the BAL. sign; you don't need anything in that room that you're allergic to (you know where to send...)

After a disastrous 1988 season there were a lot of new faces in Orioles camp the following spring & among those faces were two african american right handed pitchers by the identical name of Mike Smith. One hailed from Jackson, MS and the other from San Antonio, TX.

For identification purposes in Spring Training one was referred to as simply Mississippi Mike and the other as Texas Mike. To help aid the ID process, the Orioles placed a silhouette of their home state on the back of their jerseys.

Neither pitcher made the club out of ST and were both sent to AAA Rochester. Mississippi Mike was eventually dealt to Pittsburgh in June and Texas Mike did get recalled from the Orioles the same month and pitched in 13 games.

At Fan Fest in January 1990, Texas Mike was in attendance and while he was by that the time the only player in their system by that name, I did ask him if he would add the "Texas" moniker & while he didn't appear to be too thrilled about it, he did oblige.

I was able to obtain Texas Mike Smith's '89 ST jersey recently and I thought most people here would like to see how unique it was (now I need to find Mississippi Mike's lol):

https://i.imgur.com/vhbxtbG.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/8isL4Tq.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/SRL3wVA.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/Qj3esXF.jpg

Wow that’s cool Bill, never heard that story. Will keep my eyes open for you on that other jersey.

Baltimore Orioles Memorial StadiymDirectory Sign
 

piece of “art” from the stadium.
Day 36 – 5 February 2024
Today’s sign is one of my favorites and took a while to get it hung given its size. The Concession Directory is made of plastic and measures 48 inches by 23 inches. The vendor at Memorial Stadium providing the different services provided this sign around the stadium as a map for the different concessions and stadium services. The vendor at the time is ARA. I believe this sign is from the late 1980s and early 1990s, but can’t tell exactly. My research is incomplete. The sign shows upper and lower deck concessionaires (hot dogs, popcorn, crabcakes, nachos, fries, burgers, pizza, yogurt, and pretzels. Interestingly, I do not see any booze being sold (where is Naty Boh sold?). A few stickers are on the sign covering up old vendors saying “Beers of the World.” I have included a small area of the sign with stickers advertising the Gift Shop, Beers of the World, and Memorial Stadium Memories (anyone remember what Memorial Stadium Memories included?). The sign has great detail of the stadium sections and gates. At the bottom, you can find a directory for all the different services (first aide, tickets, security, playground {I don’t remember a playground}, fan assistance but no cell phone charging stations).

Great piece Bill and thanks for the background since I didn't recall the monikers for these two players.

Very LARGE and COOL Memorial Stadium sign. Thanks for sharing your collection...

I really like that directory sign Charles. Thanks for sharing!

Day 37 – 6 February 2024
My next sign celebrates the 1966 WS sweep / championship of the Baltimore Orioles. It features the iconic “Air Brooks” celebrating with McNally and Etch as they won their first championship in 1966. This sign marks the 20th anniversary of the Orioles first WS championship. At the top, it says “Spirit of 1966” and describes a celebration all week starting on July 13th about Oriole Magic. The sign is orange, cardboard and measures 17 inches by 11 inches.

That’s a newspaper header, correct? It’s one of the nicer signs I’ve seen. Been looking for this example and the one with Brooks headshot only pictured for quite some time now.

Is the sign from News American or Baltimore Sun? News American may have been out of business by 1986 ? I just googled and found that News American went out of Business May of 1986.,. So I assume it’s the Sun Papers.

Brooks Robinson News American Sign
 

Day 38 – 7 February 2024
Today’s sign is from 1983 from News American celebrating Brooks Robinson. It was part of their newspaper vending machines advertising their Brooks special section feature (“A Salute to Brooks”) on Sunday July 31, 1983, which was the same day he entered the Hall of Fame with Juan Marichal, Walter Alston, and his friend, George Kell. The sign is mostly white with orange and a great picture of the greatest third baseman of all time. It measures 17 inches by 11 inches.

News American and Brooks
 

Hi, Scott. Not sure about the other Brooks small poster, but the latest post is News American. Can’t see anything on the Spirit of 66 poster indicating who made it.