Charlie,

Very nice. Those shields are difficult to find without some kind of damage, cracking, etc.

The proof panel is from the updated 200 back coins, since it includes the Snyder and Estrada proofs. Are there any other markings? Could also be from the Canadian Shirriff coins. Not sure if there's any way to tell without the plastic coin.

Great pick up.

Hey roar. I was looking at posts through the years and was wondering if you ever got your 1st game of the streak Ripken stub graded.

have not yet

thanks

What a nice pick up Charlie !

Baltimore Orioles Bumper Sticker Trade
 

Looking for the 1970s Orioles Bird Bumper Year “bumper sticker” shown below. I have seen a couple on eBay but missed out. Willing to trade the rare oversized AL Champs Bumper Sticker if anyone interested. Please let me know at Charles.strite@yahoo.com. Thanks.

You know I LOVE the proof stuff and this is no exception.

Brooks Robinson Brenn Very Wall Mounted Scupture
 

Has anyone ever seen one of these? How can there be 2,000 and never seen one till recently. This vintage sculpture is a limited edition piece, numbered as 5 out of 2,000 made. The sculpture features Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles.

Learned that catcher Dave Van Gorder passed away recently, who played a handful of games with the Orioles in '87...

Ironically his last MLB appearance was on 07/11/87, which was Bill Ripken's historical debut (first time in history that a manager managed two sons in a game):


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Charlie

I think the Brenn Very sculptures were discussed here at some point. They came out in the mid 1980's and Mr. Very offered two different pieces..One was the 3D wall hanging that you showed and the other was the figurine shown below (I have #66 of 971).

My suspicion is that when the initial orders came in, Mr. Very made enough to satisfy those orders (plus a few more) and that likely nowhere near 2000 pieces were made....

I'd be interested in other thoughts....

Hi, Bill. Thanks for the feedback. I have the one shown and it is one of my favorites. I am always looking for Brooks like statutes, dolls, Bobbleheads, stuffed animals, etc. I was not aware of this one by Very till I saw it on EBay. I bet you are right on them never hitting that 2,000 production run. Mine is #5 in the run so that is pretty cool. Hope others chime in. Thanks again.

A post on another thread reminded me of this item I had from collecting autographs as a kid.

I have Brooks Robinson's 1962 Canadian Post Cereal card, his 1962 Shirriff Baseball coin, his 1963 Salada Baseball coin, his 1964 Topps All Star Baseball coin, his 1965 Old London Baseball coin and his 1971 Topps Baseball coin but I have only this single Brooks Robinson Topps card:

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:)

I see a lot more of the figurines thru the years, but only a few of the wall hanging piece. I purchased both pieces together, I believe in the early 90’s. I agree that nowhere near that many were produced.

Eddie Fisher who pitched in the majors for 14 years which included a 90 game stint with the Orioles in 1966 & 1967 unfortunately passed away on Monday at the age of 88:

Brooks Robinson Topps Dice Card
 

For those of you who did not see my other post:
Thought you might be interested to know:

Start saving your $$$$$$$

I have recently been consulted about 1961 actually 1963 Topps Dice cards.

I have been given permission to say that an UNCUT sheet of the complete set will be offered at auction most likely starting next month!

Once more permission is accorded I will post a photo with info about the auction itself

And YES there is a Brooks card on the sheet!

Cheers!

Another Stand Up

Charlie:

It reminds me a little bit of the Southland prototype statues in my post #69 in this thread from 2020

Fred, I recall your post a few years ago. Cut that Dice Sheet up and sell me Brooksie.

recently acquired this unique 11 x 14 photograph that originated from the estate of long time Orioles minor/major league coach, Minnie Mendoza.

It's a group photo from 1980 Spring Training of all their minor leaguers players & staff (most likely taken at Biscayne College).....Among the players in this photo is a 19 year old Cal Ripken Jr.

Great find Bill! I’d also like to congratulate everyone as the Brooks thread has gone over a million views!

Wow…1,000,000 views. Amazing.

My humble Brooks.

1957 was the third set my Dad and I managed to complete in my teens. Even then, this creased Brooks was the most expensive card in the build, we got Mantle for like $30 but Brooks was around $50 for even a bad one with a lot of patience. I remember being surprised just how popular this one was, even from the tougher series. Glad we put this set together back then

met up with a longtime collector friend last evening who is getting on in years and is slowly selling off his collection, however he isn't computer savvy and asked for my help...

This Brooks VHS tape is from 1988 however it's a 30 minute piece he did with George Plimpton in the late 1970's...I did test it this morning and it plays fine although I think it's more collectible as a display piece...

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was going through some items yesterday and I ran across this unique 1980 home schedule "fan" from the Charlotte O's (also have one from 1981 signed by a handful of players)...

1980 was Cal's breakout season as he hit 25 homers, knocked in 78 runs while hitting .276

couldn't remember if I had posted it before but in case I hadn't:

I'm sure a good # of you had heard about the passing of Art Schallock, who passed away yesterday at the age of 100 (and who was the oldest living MLB player)...

Art was one of 23 pitchers the Orioles used in 1955 as he appeared in 30 games with a 3-5 record.......

Here is something I got a while ago and think it's super cool. An original photo stamped Aug 1961, of a boy named Jimmy Brown. He has a few fans of 1961 topps all star high numbers and MVPs. Brooks is front and center of his right hand. Hank Sauer and Willie mays show well in his left hand. You don't really see period photos of cards themselves (aside from a few famous ones showing packs on shelves).

The title the newspaper seemed to have given this photo is "Hobby card collection".

Hope you all enjoy.

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Orioles Advertisement Signs
 

A couple advertisement cardboard signs. Guessing the Catch the Magic Orioles Express is from 1984. It references the AL Champions and Memorial Memorial Stadium. The second one is from 1984 (February 12, 1984 was a Sunday).

Lucas, I really like that photo!
Rich

Charlie,

I think the Orioles Magic Express sign may be from 1980.

Rich

Magic Express Signl
 

Hi, Rich. Could be 1980. Appreciate the feedback. Thanks.

1984 Advertisement Sign for a WS Champ Sticker
 

Wondering if this is the free sticker that the sign is referencing?

1983 KMart Card Brooks Robinson
 

Not really vintage but always loved this card. The panel is unique.

recently picked up this endorsed Cal Ripken Sr. Rochester Red Wings payroll check from 1970:

Former Oriole outfielder Carl Warwick passed away last week at the age of 88.
Carl was purchased from the St. Louis Cardinals in July of 1965 and appeared in only nine games that season before being dealt to the Cubs during ST in '66:

Brooks Robinson Gorsuch House
 

For those that enjoy collecting items from Brooksie’s Gorsuch House Restaurant. A few recent adds:

Pack of Sugar
Menue - on the inside it has a photo of Brooks mentioning him as the Host
Matchbook
Placard describing some of the memorabilia

Very cool items! I haven’t seen these examples from the restaurant in the past.

I just saw where Chito Martinez, former Orioles outfielder, passed away today at age 59.
He played for the Orioles from 1991-1993, appearing in 158 games.

Here's a couple of his team issued postcards from 1991-1992 and a team issued 8x10 photo.

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Attachment 658538

Last player to homer at Memorial Stadium

RIP

Brooks
 

Have to at least get it back on Pg. 1…

That’s a great item Mark. Is that a sticker?

1968 AS Sticker
 

Is that a proof, Mark?

Brooks Robinson
 

Is that a sticker? Is that a proof… really both are correct. It is a progressive proof of the 1968 Topps Action All-Star Stickers w/Brooks Robinson, Sam McDowell and Tony Perez. I may have posted it in the past, just can’t recall, but figure I would keep the thread going with something interesting (at least to me).

Sticker
 

Very nice, Mark

Brooks Robinson Sculpture - Robert Hogan
 

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the greatest 3d baseman of all time. Brooksie would have been 88 today. God Bless.

Posted this on FB. The bronze sculpture is from 1998 by Robert Hogan. #19 of 36. The exceptionally detailed sculpture captures the Hall of Fame third baseman doing what he did best, with this particular pose lifted directly from tape of the 1970 World Series. The custom engraved plate has inscriptions of his career accomplishments listed as follows: "16 Gold Gloves 1960-1973, All Star Game MVP 1966, World Series MVP 1970, 18 All Star Games, AL MVP 1964, Hall of Fame 1983, Roberto Clemente Award 1972." The plaque is signed by Robinson in perfect black sharpie. Another plaque affixed to the wooden base reads, "Brooks Robinson, 'Human Vacuum Cleaner. Measures an impressive 12x20x8 weighing about 40 pounds.