[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

I'm no expert on the Exhibit postcards, but do know there are several types featuring Orioles.

The first type are blank backs from around 1957-1966. Orioles included were Steve Barber, Jackie Brandt, Jim Gentile, Milt Pappas, Boog Powell, Brooks Robinson and Gus Triandos.

In 1962 and 1963, the cards were issued with the stats on the back. 1962 cards had stats up to 1961 and the 1963 cards had stats up to 1962.

The 1962 Stat Back Exhibits included Jim Gentile and Milt Pappas. The stats on the back were printed in both black and red. So two variations of each.
The 1963 Stat Back cards included Luis Aparicio, Steve Barber, Jim Gentile, Milt Pappas and Brooks Robinson. The stats on the back were printed in red. There are color variations of the fronts. The two 1963 Milt Pappas cards show the B&W and sepia colors.
In 1980, Brooks Robinson was reissued in several color variations. This might be the red you are talking about.
One other set that used exhibit cards, is the 1959 Dad's Cookies set from Canada. These cards are very rare. It's believed Dad's Cookies used exhibit postcards, with their ad printed on the back. The cards were stapled to bags of cookies, so staple holes are normal. Gus Triandos is the only Oriole.

I really like the Exhibits, but do wish they used different poses for Brooks. I like the one they used, but a change, to me, should have been in order.