Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[quitcrab]

Nice post! Chuck Thompson was on WBAL. If you never read his book “ Ain’t the beer cold “ pick it up. It’s a good read .

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Nice post! Chuck Thompson was on WBAL. If you never read his book “ Ain’t the beer cold “ pick it up. It’s a good read .

Gonna list WBAL, but no picture?

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I was going to post something about Chuck Thompson on down the line, but why not just a picture for now.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Nice post! Chuck Thompson was on WBAL. If you never read his book “ Ain’t the beer cold “ pick it up. It’s a good read .

I agree that Chuck's book is a fantastic read...Back in '96, I was at the Orioles offices (during the off season) and lo and behold in walks Chuck & his wife Betty. I introduced myself and told him how much I enjoyed his book and that I had lived in the Reading (PA) area for some time (that was where he got his broadcasting start). I also mentioned that I was sorry I hadn't brought his book with me to have it signed. Chuck thanked me for liking the book & offered to give me his address so I could mail it to him for him to autograph & return (which I obviously took advantage of):

[Mark70Z]

Day 7 (January 7, 2020 – 007)

The Orioles had some great defensive players over the years, particularly at shortstop, and one of the greatest was Mark “the Blade” Belanger. If you’ve never had the opportunity to see him play you have definitely missed out. As a baseball fan he’s definitely in the top tier for the best defensive shortstop of all time. Field - YES, Hit - NO.

Not the greatest picture in the world, but for me you can’t beat having “Mr. Impossible” and “The Blade” in the same shot. The picture is from a game in Yankee Stadium during the ’71 season where Brooks fielded a grounder in the hole and throws out Michael at first.

I like a quote that Mark Belanger said about Brooks, ‘I’d see him make one of his great plays and I’d be astounded,’ ‘Then he’d do it again and again and you come to expect it. It became routine.’

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A picture pack photo of Belanger as well.

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[quitcrab]

Thought I would post a oddball item from my collection.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Thought I would post a oddball item from my collection.

Scott,

You know the odd-ball stuff is right up my alley and a Brooks Robinson endorsed heavy duty lacing needle fits nicely in that odd category. I think I have something Ajay related, but can't recall the specifics. Hopefully I'll run across it in my excavations.

Thanks so much for posting this cool item; I enjoyed the view...