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Bazooka
 

Bazooka Bazooka Bazooka!!!
I think this finishes up Brook's Bazooka run. The 71 panel is the numbered version.The 1964 full stamp panel is loaded with star power.

"Would you believe that...this guy is in another world".
 

Day 17 (January 17, 2020 – 017)

Brooks has quite a few figurines and there are several using the same pose from the ’70 World Series, Game 3, when Brooks dove to his left to stab a liner off of Johnny Bench. This piece is a 1993 Salvino cold cast porcelain figurine with Brooks’ autograph; believe they were /1000. This really is one of the nicer figurines of Brooks; looks cool on the shelf.


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Below is a photo of one of the several angles taken of Brooks’ dive in the 1970 Series.

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John,

I think they used some great looking photographs on the front of Baseball Magazine. The photo of Brooks from 1964 is a such a nice pose, plus you have the BLOCK letter ORIOLES with the Star-Spangled Banner Sesquicentennial patch.

I might be in the minority, but I really liked all the Oriole uniforms back in the day to include the caps. The block letters were just a nice change and alternative in my view.

Bazooka
 

Man, these are NICE again! Scott you have such a great collection of items.

You guys do know that I'm trying to do a Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles thread for the YEAR? Should it end in January with all the great, rare and interesting stuff being pictured this month... ;)

Back in the 1960's when colleges would order bats from Hillerich & Bradsby, not only the colleges name would be on the barrel but the the facsimile signature of one of their players under contract would appear as well.

I mentioned earlier that we gave my youngest son the middle name of Brooks and when I saw on eBay one of those bats (early 60's labeling period) from the college he recently graduated from with Brooks as the player on it, it was a no brainer to grab it.

We went down to a appearance at a shop in Baltimore to have it signed:

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Mark
The thread might not go 365 days...Who Cares! It's hard to hold back and post just one item! I love what I am seeing. It's just going to get better and better as collectors dig deep into their collections. I liked the magazine covers today especially all the unopened wax and boxes in the background.

Really nice items guys. Love the Palmer uniform, the Bazookas are great, classic Brooks World Series dive and the vintage signature style bat is awesome.

Bill,

That's a great bat and story about your son. I have one of the college bats somewhere, but unsure what college it's from. I know it was beat up pretty good though.

Great pics by the way as well.

1977 Brooks Robinson postcard signed
 

Thought I'd post something today related to Day 16; a 1977 Orioles postcard with a pretty nice Brooks auto.

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Brooks Robinson
 

I don't know if we'll run out of Brooks items within the year, but there are still a lot of Orioles related stuff in collections that should keep the thread going for a while. I bet Brooks would love to see some of the items being shared.

Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles
 

I was really just joking about making it through the year, BUT the quality that I'll be posting may diminish significantly :D

Brooks Robinson
 

Most of us are familiar with the Jays Publishing Co. 5x7 photo packs issued from 1957-1965. These are not to be confused with the team issued photo packs sold at the stadium during the 60's, although they look similar in many ways.

In 1958, Jays issued two different photo packs of 12 Orioles. The more common group contain Bob Boyd, Jim Busby, Billy Gardner, Connie Johnson, Billy Loes, Willy Miranda, Bob Nieman, Billy O'Dell, Al Pilarcik, Paul Richards, Gus Triandos and George Zuverink.

In the second group, Boyd, Busby and Loes were replaced with Jack Harshman, Arnold Portocarrero and Brooks Robinson. The other nine players remained the same, although there were some slight cropping differences. This second pack with Brooks seems much harder to find.


Here is the Brooks Robinson

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Here's an example of the cropping differences between the first and second packs. Most noticeable by the name placement and uniform neckline.

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Good eye on catching the boxes...I put the magazines on top of one of my cases to take the pics...case shows full display boxes from 1951-1975 of Topps, Bowman and Fleer with wrappers and duplicate cards in the boxes...it's off topic but thought I would post at least the one pic...if any interest I would post a few more

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I wasn’t aware that Brooks wasn’t in both ‘58 Jays Publication photo packs, but it makes sense as to why Brooks is a toughie.

Both Orioles team issue and Jays liked to use the same photos with slightly different cropping. Wish they used different photos each and every time.

The 1958 Jays Brooks is a favorite. Thanks for sharing.

John,

You’re so funny; ”if any interest I would post a few more”. There’s definitely interest. That display is AMAZING!!

Mark,

Ok...but remember you asked for them...a few close upshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6c72fcd26f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4d4b5737c7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b74aaa1ea7.jpg

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...and a far away shot...obviously I am no photographer...will keep my day job
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I am guessing the unopened packs in the boxes are put together by yourself and the boxes are stuffed so they appear to be filled . Right ? If you tell me they are all real and full .... I am speechless. It is a great display I love wrappers and boxes. Don’t have much In my collection but the art, colors and graphics on the old Topps products are beautiful. I am sure the photos don’t do it justice. It must display great in person I am jealous !!!

Thanks so much....been quite a while since I have actually been in the case but if memory serves the boxes pre 1969 or 1970 have about 5 actual duplicate cards in each stack but made to appear full....boxes after that thru 1980 I think are full with actual cards but just commons or semis and most cards displayed are VG but collectible for someone like me for display...I have completed sets from 1957 thru 2019 with a few exceptions....and from 1981 thru 1995 I have full unopened wax boxes...all boxes and wrappers you see displayed are original...it's cool to see the price progression, the change in box and wrapper design, the premium inserts, etc...I have folded all those original wrappers (is that a hobby sin for which I must repent?) to look like original packs in each box...collecting the boxes and wrappers was one of the most enjoyable things I have done in this hobby...it took about 10 years to get all those boxes and wrappers in such nice shape and displayed but I thoroughly enjoy them...not sure I would undertake such a venture now...makes for such a nice display and conversation where most everybody that sees them can relate at some point in their lives

John

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It is stunning ! No hobby sin committed ! Are you in search of any box or wrapper? I know the 1969 super box is hard to find .Thanks for sharing such a display. I think this weekend I am going to get my boxes (3) out for display !!!

Display Cases
 

I remember and I’m glad I asked. How you have the original boxes, wrappers, and cards organized and displayed is so enjoyable to the eye. Thanks so much for posting the pictures and they’re definitely motivating to get my junk organized much, much better.

Always looking for boxes and wrappers I don't have...would like a 1951 and 1953 Bowman penny box and would like a 1952, 1954 and 1955 Topps nickel box...think they are the ones I'm missing to have all regular Topps boxes from 1951-1995 and Bowman from 1951-1955 in nice shape...have the early 1960's Fleer and Leaf boxes and wrappers as well...the oddball Topps boxes can be tough too but are really neat...have a Topps Super box but it's not the 1969 but do have some odd Topps boxes...have a few older baseball and football boxes for trade...here is an odd but not real valuable Brooks item to help make up for the distraction.

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Day 18 (January 18, 2020 – 018)

I believe this to be a pinback from likely the early to the mid-1970 time frame. I’ve seen a number of these type pins with the black box with the player name and team listed within the box over the years (especially the Cubs for some reason).

1970’s Brooks Robinson pinback.

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Hey pin experts; tell me anything and everything you know about the pin pictured. I’ve seen a few of the Orioles players over the years with the black box at the bottom of the button with the name and team included. Does there happen to be a checklist somewhere?

1967 Topps and Venz
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy). 1967 Topps #600 and 1967 Venezuelan #211.

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Man, that Venezuela card is nice looking Clint. These usually are rough especially on the back.

John,

Now you're going to have to find the boxes in which Brooks is pictured and post those exclusively due to the distractions incurred ;)

The 1969 Tasco is so ugly it's pretty neat. I used to see these things all over the place back in the day, but they seldom come up for sale anymore at least with the Brooks. Of course when they do come up they are typically fairly inexpensive (cheap...).

I will check for Brooks boxes...meanwhile, here is a 1969 Topps team poster...shows Brooks and Etchebarren with the old cap logo 3 years after the introduction of the cartoon bird

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Another magazine cover easily found and inexpensive...not sure if these Scout magazines at that time were available on newsstands as they always seem to have mailing labels or the labels have been peeled off...makes him look like he had a shaving accident and has a band aid on his chin...anybody know if they were newsstand availablehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...01651bf93f.jpg

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Brooks Robinson
 

Back in the day, when I was a Boy Scout, a subscription to Boys Life was an option as part of your membership renewal. If I remember right, it was encouraged, which probably means the Boy Scouts got some kind of kick back based upon the number of subscriptions. I'm guessing that's why they usually have mailing labels.

Johnny pro
 

This was a popular but common set when I began collecting. I think the first set I bought was at a show in Silver Spring MD. A great show I first met John Scott. Nick Schoff, Tim Collier, and spent a good portion of the show asking Paul Pollard Questions who was always patient with a 14 year old who beginning to learn about Baseball Cards. Great time in card collecting.

Orioles 1971 Japan Tour
 

Here are a few publications from the Orioles tour in Japan after the 1971 season. Does anyone speak Japanese? I assume a couple of these are programs, based upon the inside, but not sure. One looks like it was published by a newspaper previewing the tour and the last two are like magazines. Some of them picture Brooks on the front.

Programs/Scorecards

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Newspaper Preview

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Japanese Magazines

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I think the term "White Whale" gets thrown around the hobby a little too freely these days however I recently picked up something that's as close as a "White Whale" I'll ever see.

For well over 20 years, I've been looking for a ticket from May 6, 1984 in which Cal Ripken Jr. became only the 2nd Oriole in history to hit for the cycle (Brooksie was the other). The game was played on a Sunday afternoon in Arlington in front of only 13,224 fans.

I finally was able to pick this ticket up (a full ticket no less) from an eBay seller in France (of all places), who worded the auction awkwardly (thus avoiding attention):

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Great pickup Bill. Do you have the ticket from Ripken’s first game of the streak?

Thanks Clint.......

Much appreciated..

I do have not only the ticket to that game but also the umpire's line up cards as well...I'll be sure to post them later

Love seeing your Game Used jersey's

Bill

Thanks Bill, can’t wait to see them and your game used items too.

Really like the Orioles team poster. Always wondered why they didn't have a picture of Buford in an Oriole hat since it’s airbrushed. He was on the O’s in 1968 as well...

I think this is a cool and undervalued set. I’ve seen a few of these graded and when more become slabbed I think it will increase in value. I also like that Brooks has the batting AND fielding example.

These are some nice items. I’ve only seen the program/scorecard that you have in your collection so they must be very limited. I’d love to pick them up if I can ever locate examples.

Bill,

SO COOL!! Think we’re ready to see more Ripken items!

Once more thing about the poster; that's the same image used for the 1967 Topps Brooks poster. Also, it's the same image Topps used for the 1968 Frank Robinson All Star #373. Any others?

Brooks poster image on the 68 Topps game card too.

Brooks and Merv
 

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy) The following are 1971 or 1972 snapshot like photos of Merv Rettenmund and Brooks Robinson.

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Day 19 (January 19, 2020 – 019)

Some of the pieces that I’ve acquired over the years I have no idea why I picked them up, but I did. This piece looks pretty good displayed with the rest of the cluttered junk I picked up…

Russian Nesting Doll by Ceprueb Nocag (White)

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1992 Upper Deck All Star Fanfest
 

Couple of relatively modern cards to keep things fun...

1992 Upper Deck All-Star Fanfest

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It was seven years ago today that while driving down to Orioles Fan Fest I heard on the radio that Earl Weaver had passed away....

Here is a game used warm up top of his from his comeback season of 1985 (cigarette pack pocket is sewn inside).

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Sad that we’re seeing guys from the glory days pass away. Really like the Weaver top along with photo of Earl (wearing it) and Billy.

Orioles Scrapbook Cards
 

Here are some neat items, that could valuable or not, but it's the kind of stuff I like to collect.

These are the 1960-1963 scrapbook cards printed in the Baltimore News Post daily during spring training. There could be other years, but I've never seen any before 1960 or after 1963. They are similar to the Dayton Daily News cards.

More info and checklists are available at the following links.

1960 Brooks Robinson

http://boblemke.blogspot.com/2015/02...ook-cards.html

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1961 Brooks Robinson

http://boblemke.blogspot.com/2015/02...ook-cards.html

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1962 and 1963 Brooks Robinsons

http://boblemke.blogspot.com/2015/02...scrapbook.html

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Alan,

I'm with you; those are the type of odd-ball stuff I like to collect as well. I don't think I have all the Brooks examples, but I do try to pick up other examples of Orioles as well on these newspaper cutouts. I'll have to dig them out at some point and see what I'm missing. I know there's one year I don't think I have any at all...

Great stuff. Thanks so much for the information you provided on these Baltimore newspaper cutouts.