Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

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I thought I would contribute a few Oriole items to Mark’s thread. All are related to the 1971 Series. I picked up these ticket stubs from the original owner. I love the writing on them. They each tell a story. The green press pass is very cool because game 2 was a rain out and the rain drop stains reflect that it was there. The original Type 1 Brooks and Pops photo originated from the estate of the designer of those funky 1970s bullpen carts. A few years back I purchased a hundred slides from the James Drake collection. He covered the series for sports illustrated. These are a few shots he took of the Orioles. The Louisville Slugger black bats originate from the collection of James O’Toole who was the Assistant to GM Joe Brown. The snapshot of the Pittsburgh celebration is not original but it’s so 70s and tacky I love it nonetheless. The parking pass was a gift from Mark the author of this post. Thanks again Mark! I have posted the mint in box Clemente and Robinson Rawlings WSS Special Glove before. Its one of my favorite items so indulge me please. In 1972 The Bucs played the Orioles in what was billed as Game 8 of the 1971 World Series. The ticket sales went to Children's Hospital. Sorry Mark the Bucs won that one too. The stub and program are a tough find. You can’t have a 1971 Series post without The Great One . Here he is in all his glory as captured by James Drake’s camera.