Ike DeLock
 

I just heard from Bill Haelig that former Orioles pitcher Ike DeLock passed away at age 92. DeLock had a nice 11 year major league career, almost all with the Boston Red Sox.

He did have a brief stint with the Orioles from June 9 - July 19, 1963, appearing in 7 games. Because of his brief time with the Orioles, I'm not aware of any team issued photos or postcards of him. That makes anything of DeLock in an Orioles uniform very hard to find.

I have found two photos of him and both look like they were taken the same day.

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recently picked up this framed original artwork of Cal Ripken Jr.'s 2003 Donruss Diamond Kings card:

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

Bill,

Very very nice.

Just got back from watching spring training practice at Ed Smith Stadium. AA & AAA players, but nice to see some baseball again. Adley Rutschman looking good.

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Brooks Bobbleheads, Statues, and Figurines
 

Greetings. Picked up a few new bobbles so thought to post. I shared on the Brooks FB page but figured a few of you are not on there. I think i have 33 different ones. I forgot to include 2011 Gold Glove statue. A few folks sent me a list of ones i am missing (a couple bears, different colored Hartland, different version of the Arbys, different version of the Bank Atlantic, taller version of the HoF bobble with black hat and bat down). There are a few others out there i am missing. I am sure there are a few here some of you have not seen. If you are aware of any others missing, let us know. Enjoy.

Orioles / All Star Pennants
 

Good evening. I posted this one on a Pennant group on FB but thought to share here. Below are my Orioles pennants. Mostly, focused on Brooks days but you will find a few earlier, a few from 1979 and 1983. I am missing one of the Pennants with the picture. 1973 eludes me. Also, i am collecting the All Star pennants featuring Brooks' name. I believe he appeared for the first time on a pennant in 1962. He is on 1962-1974. Shown on far left is 1965, 66, 70, 71 and 72. If anyone has a All Star Pennant not shown or a 1973 Pennant with the picture, let me know. I am no pennant expert so show any you have that are missing.

Pictures and Posters Orioles
 

Good evening. Another post. Thought to share some recent finds.

The grand slam cardboard poster was published the year after McNalley's WS GS. It is not perfect and has the writing on the bottom but will look good framed. On the backside, the Oakland As hand wrote the lockerroom plan on it.

I am told the "Charge" poster is from 1966. It is a paper poster. I plan to frame it. I just love the "National Beer" advertisement and purple.

The "leap" autograph BW picture came from a long term Oriole employee. I had it authenticated. It is 8.5 x 11. Would love to had this in "orange" sharpie...I guess i settled. By far, this is one of my favorite pictures.

The final picture is a bit larger and on a "board" featuring the Ripken's with autos. It came from the same estate mentioned above. I plan to frame this one, too.

Hope you enjoy. Show your favorites.

Oriole Advocates Mort Tadder photo
 

Good morning,

Many Mort Tadder photos/postcards have been posted here before but I don't think this one has yet.

It was created by the Oriole Advocates to celebrate Brooks' election to the HOF in 1983.

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Love the Grand Slam Action cardboard poster. Very nice pick-up.

Nice pick ups Charlie…. I taught photography for 32 years…. How did they not crop out that photographer in the background of the Ripken photo is beyond me !
Scott

Ripken Pic
 

Hi, Scott. I agree. When I frame it I will try to cover that up. So true!

I've never seen one of those before....It's very cool...Over the years the Orioles would print various different ones that I believe were given to groups to display at their place of work, church, etc. to encourage people to sign up

I know I've shown it before but here is the dugout lineup card from that historic game (this is also the game that Brooks made his iconic catch off the bat of Johnny Bench):

https://i.imgur.com/vEWvzxg.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/kimL5bM.jpg


'Nice pick ups Charlie…. I taught photography for 32 years…. How did they not crop out that photographer in the background of the Ripken photo is beyond me !
Scott'

I've owned one of these signed prints for years and to be honest I never really noticed the guy on the right before lol.

Anyways I know the photographer that took this picture and I reached out to him to see if he knew who that guy was...He told me it was taken on Family Day in '87 and there were a lot of people on the field that day & most likely this was someone related to one of the players...

Line up card
 

Bill, the line up card is amazing. That series was by far my favorite. Can’t get any better than Brooks and McNally. Thanks for sharing!

Pete Ward
 

Good afternoon,

I just saw the news that Pete Ward passed away.

After playing 8 games for the O's in 1962, he was part of the trade that brought Luis Aparicio to Baltimore (may have been tough coming up in the Baltimore system as a third baseman at the time, obviously the Orioles tried him in the outfield).

He was also extremely friendly both times I met him.

RIP

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Mike,

Thanks for sharing. Pete is another one of those guys who had a nice major league career, but is hard to find in an Orioles uniform.

Pete Ward

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In yet another former Oriole player passing, I learned this afternoon that former Orioles LHP Bill Short (1962, 1966) passed away in early February:

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

Bill,

Seems like we lose someone every week. Here's a few team issued items of Bill Short.

Orioles team issued postcards from 1962 & 1966


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1962 Rochester Red Wings photo


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1966 Orioles team issued 8x10

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now that we're (fortunately) well into Spring Training, I thought I'd share this 1987 Spring Training Roster/Schedule brochure with a nice autograph of Cal Ripken Jr. on it:

https://i.imgur.com/7IEX0FV.jpg

All Star Pennants Featuring Brooks Robinson
 

Good evening! Found another pennant this weekend featuring Brooks as an All Star. The 1962 Pennant at top is the latest "find." I have a total of 6 now. My research says there are 13 with his name on it between 1962 - 1974. I am not seeing his name on 1960 and 1961, which included 2 games each year. 1962 had two games as well but am only seeing Brooks on 1 pennant in 1962. My other Pennants featuring Brooks are provided in the picture. In search of 1963, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1973 and 1974. If anyone has anything in the years mentioned, let me know.

nice!!

The news hit earlier this afternoon that Tommy Davis had unfortunately passed away. As most Orioles fans know he was their first DH and played for them for four seasons (hitting .291 with a .327 OBP).

Here is a signed game used cap of his during his tenure in Baltimore:

https://i.imgur.com/9Rd9Nad.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/hJ9IAiS.jpg

Hard to believe that 40 years ago today Cal Ripken Jr. homered on his first AB of the season off the Royals' Dennis Leonard for his first career HR.

In 1983 the Orioles had a calendar giveaway & this photo was used for one of the months. Fortunately I was able to have it signed by both Jr. & Sr. (as an aside, I've always wondered what was going through their heads when this handshake took place):

https://i.imgur.com/9mcTKHM.jpg

Been traveling and getting caught up. Sad to see another former Oriole pass away. I was a big fan of Tommy during his time with the Orioles. He was pretty productive with the O's during those few years.

Every Oriole deserves some photos.

Team Issued Postcards from 1973-74, 1975 and 2014 Alumni

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Team Issued Tadder 8x10 Photos

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My son once again had the honor of performing the National Anthem last evening at Camden Yards...

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Congrats Bill, that's awesome!

Thanks Mike...I was excited to be down on the field with him!

That’s awesome congratulations!

Pretty cool Bill and quite the honor!

So cool! Thanks for sharing the pics Bill!!

Earlier in the year I purchased an AP Wire Photo from the 1966 World Series depicting Game 3 starting pitchers Claude Osteen & Wally Bunker mainly due to the fact that I knew both still signed TTM.

I first sent it to Osteen and then to Bunker:

https://i.imgur.com/oo2Ie4H.jpg

I noted the other day was Babe Ruth Day so I thought I'd post this postcard that was issued by the Babe Ruth Museum promoting their Cal Ripken Jr. exhibit in 1992:

https://i.imgur.com/Pkdrl6W.jpg

ISO 1971 Baltimore Sun Frank Robinson Poster
 

Let me know

Jim Palmer retirement presentation book
 

Good afternoon,

I recently acquired from Jim Palmer's ex-wife a leather-bound book that was presented to him by the Orioles when he retired. The calligraphy in the book is all hand drawn and the entire book is made to look like a medieval manuscript.

It includes his World Series and LCS stats, as well a listing of the dates and his line from each of his 268 regular season wins.

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Palmer Retire Presentation Book
 

What an amazing book. I imagine the story behind acquiring the book is just as amazing. Very nice and congratulations!

Hey Mike....nice pickup!....September 1st 1985 would have been Jim Palmer Day @ Memorial Stadium (I have photos somewhere)

Over the weekend I acquired this game used Matt Weiters batting helmet that was worn in a 2010 TBTC game in Tampa:

https://i.imgur.com/bqGUq5A.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/9rzdwya.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/wqApk8c.jpg

(Emphasis added.)
Doesn't that just say it all about how such a cool, personal piece found it's way into the marketplace. Ugh.

Passing of Mike Adamson
 

I just heard from Bill this morning that former Orioles pitcher Mike Adamson has passed away.

Adamson pitched in 11 games for the Orioles over three seasons (1967-69). He sharied Topps & O-Pee-Chee rookie cards with Merv Rettenmund in 1969.

Here are a few additional items of Mike Adamson.


1967-1969 Team Issued Postcard and Mel Bailey Postcard

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Team Issued 8x10 Photo

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New Brooks Robinson postcard
 

I was excited to pick up what I believe to be a previously unknown team issued postcard of Brooks Robinson. A few Orioles postcard collectors and I believe it is from 1990. The Orioles printed a bunch of B&W postcards at the end of 1990 and the Robinson matches the size, format and style of those cards.

While I'm not 100% sure it's a team issue, I'm including it with my team issued postcards.


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Congrats Alan....Is their any printing on the back?

No. It is blank backed, as opposed to the color postcards that usually have a printed back.

While I’ve seen this photo and used in different formats I haven’t seen this example. Congrats on the pickup; sure looks like a team issue.

Happy 85th, Brooks!
Here's a few Brooks cards:

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Those cards looks great ! Nice eye appeal and beautiful centering !

Brooks
 

Man, those cards look FAR better then the grade given. Very nice!

Thank you both! I love my Brooks collection, and I really enjoy seeing all the oddball Orioles memorabilia here.

[QUOTE=rugbymarine;2225993]Happy 85th, Brooks!
Here's a few Brooks cards:

Ian,

Those Brooksies are off the charts. WOW!!!

https://popflypopshop.com/products/8...42865727799536

Thought you guys might like this... Daniel does great work.

Great afternoon/evening at Camden Yards yesterday as we got to see Adley Rutschman for the first time as well to see the Orioles come from behind and topple the Rays in extra innings.....

To top it off my buddy who works for the club hooked us up with former pitcher Scott Erickson postgame at Pickles Pub for some celebratory drinks:

https://i.imgur.com/O3Acpuy.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/PsaxsLI.jpg

Bill,

Looks like a lot of fun, but plenty of empty seats. Doesn't look like Adley's first couple games increased attendance.

1957 Phoenix Stars
 

I know some of you have enjoyed me sharing some of my Orioles minor league collection.

I just picked up a 1957 Phoenix Stars program to put me one step closer to my goal. Beyond thrilled to have picked up a program that I thought was nearly impossible. It's a little stained, but have never seen another and couldn't pass it up.

The Phoenix Stars were an Orioles class C affiliate in the Arizona-Mexican League from 1956-1957. The 1957 team finished 89-48 and averaged about 1100 fans per game. The team featured future Orioles Gordin Sundin and Barry Shetrone, but the big name on the roster was young Cal Ripken Sr.

1957 Phoenix Stars program

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Stars players Barry Shetrone, Gordin Sundin and Dick Santaniello

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For anyone interested, here's my current wantlist of Orioles affiliates programs. Some look like they should be fairly easy, but trust me they aren't.


Aberdeen Pheasants 1962, 1965
Ada Herefords/Cementers 1954
Anderson Rebels 1954
Batavia Trojans 1966
Bluefield Orioles 1987, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2009
Butte Copper Kings 1993
Cordele Orioles 1955
Dublin Orioles 1958
Fitzgerald Orioles 1957
Fox Cities Foxes 1965
Kingsport Orioles 1957
Lubbock Hubbers 1956
Marion Marauders 1954
Meridian Millers 1955
Ottawa Lynx 2005
Paris Orioles 1955, 1956, 1957
Pensacola Dons 1958, 1959
Phoenix Stars 1956
Pine Bluff Judges 1955
Pulaski Phillies 1977
Stockton Ports 1956, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1971
Texas City Texans 1956
Thetford Mines Miners 1954, 1955
Thomson Orioles 1956
Tri-City Atoms 1965
Tri-City Braves 1960
Victoria Rosebuds 1961
Wilson Tobs 1958
Wytheville Statesmen 1954

Alan:

Congrats on the Phoenix Stars program! Looks great........

Here is an incoming piece that I've never seen before. Appears that during the 1981 work stoppage, Baltimore radio station WFBR broadcasted the AAA Rochester Red Wings games & distributed this roster/scorecard:

https://i.imgur.com/ZOgQP59.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/1mJY5MB.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/lnceMbc.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/eatsFnZ.jpg