Originally Posted by BaltOrioles (Post 1946958)

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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Originally Posted by OriolesHOF (Post 1946973)

T206 Baltimore team set with a Jack Dunn signed check.

Originally Posted by OriolesHOF (Post 1946977)

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.

Originally Posted by quitcrab (Post 1946982)

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.

Originally Posted by OriolesHOF (Post 1946977)

The Mezzanine sign hung inside the stadium.

Originally Posted by Mark70Z (Post 1947126)

Hal,

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

Originally Posted by Mark70Z (Post 1947133)

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

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Originally Posted by OriolesHOF (Post 1947173)

You do know other 3rd baseman wore #5.

Originally Posted by OriolesHOF (Post 1947168)

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.

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles (Post 1946958)

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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Player #3

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Player #4

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Player #5

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Player #6

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Originally Posted by BaltOrioles (Post 1947264)

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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Originally Posted by ksfarmboy (Post 1947356)

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



Orioles70, that’s some good stuff right there.

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy (Post 1947356)

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

Orioles70, that’s some good stuff right there.

Originally Posted by quitcrab (Post 1947252)

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

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles (Post 1947373)

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.

Originally Posted by orioles70 (Post 1947312)

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.

Originally Posted by Mark70Z (Post 1947405)

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?

Originally Posted by roarfrom34 (Post 1947431)

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):

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Originally Posted by orioles70 (Post 1947451)

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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Originally Posted by orioles70 (Post 1947486)

Thanks...here are some nice mid 60's Bazooka panels w/Brooks

Originally Posted by ripfan008 (Post 1947520)

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.

Originally Posted by Mark70Z (Post 1947507)

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.

Originally Posted by ripfan008 (Post 1947514)

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

1959 Home Run Derby Gus Triandos:

1959 Kiwanis Club Ernie Johnson:

1964 Rawlings Glove Box Brooks:

1967 Topps Punch-Out Boog (3-card strip)

Originally Posted by quitcrab (Post 1947517)

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

Originally Posted by roarfrom34 (Post 1947528)

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:

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