Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 244 (August 31, 2020 – 244)

In 1969 Topps created an insert set that were B&W and featured a ‘deckle’, or some people call them ‘scalloped’, edge. Think these were made that way to give the look of the old school snapshot photos (did I tell you before that I LOVE snapshots). The cards are slightly smaller than a regular card at 2 ¼” by 3 ¼”. There were O-Pee-Chee Deckle Edge cards as well; they have a black facsimile autograph, instead of blue like the Topps, and are blank backed.

1969 O-Pee-Chee Deckle Edge

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I do have a few Topps Deckle Edge proofs as follows:

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I also have one of the ’69 Deckle printing plates used to make the card.

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 244 (August 31, 2020 – 244)

In 1969 Topps created an insert set that were B&W and featured a ‘deckle’, or some people call them ‘scalloped’, edge. Think these were made that way to give the look of the old school snapshot photos (did I tell you before that I LOVE snapshots). The cards are slightly smaller than a regular card at 2 ¼” by 3 ¼”. There were O-Pee-Chee Deckle Edge cards as well; they have a black facsimile autograph, instead of blue like the Topps, and are blank backed.

Mark,

As a kid, I always liked the inserts that Topps did each year and the deckle edge were one of my favorites.

The other Oriole in the set was Boog Powell.

1969 Topps & OPC Deckle Edge Boog Powell

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In 1967/68 Topps also did a test run of 9 Deckle Edge cards. Included with that test was Bob Johnson pictured as a Rochester Red Wing, the only minor leaguer. Topps used a photo of Johnson from when he was with the Red Wings in 1961. The biggest name in the test group included Carl Yastrzemski. The tests came in several autograph color variations. I have the red autograph. There are also blue and black versions.

Deckle Edge Test of Bob Johnson

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[roarfrom34]

Mark & Alan...Great Deckle Edge cards! For some reason I always remember Brooks was card #1 in the set,,,

Few years back I picked up this Maryland Stadium Authority Project Manager protective helmet off eBay for 0.99 (it had a very poorly written description and I was the only bidder):

[Mark70Z]

Day 245 (September 1, 2020 – 245)

1977 Beisbol award from Caracas, Venezuela.

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 245 (September 1, 2020 – 245)

1977 Beisbol award from Caracas, Venezuela.

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Mark,

That's pretty cool. I would love to hear the background story on the piece and how you acquired it.

[BaltOrioles]

Not a lot of newer stuff (after 2000) gets posted, so I thought I would post the Orioles team issued postcard set from 2002. It was the last year that Cal Ripken Jr was included, as well the Orioles included a Brooks Robinson postcard in the set.

The postcard of Cal Ripken Jr was a reprint of the 2001 issue, with a minor cropping difference on the front and the addition of Jr to his name on the back.

Cal Ripken Jr postcards from 2001-2002 and 2002 Brooks Robinson postcard

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Beginning in 1992, the Orioles went to more action shots and no printed names at the bottom on their postcards. I really never have gotten used to the change and much prefer the head shot style. I'm only missing a Tony Batista variation from the complete set.

2002 Orioles team issued postcards

Here's the checklist, left to right, top to bottom, for those who don't want to guess...

Tony Batista (missing), Tony Batista, Rick Bauer, Erik Bedard

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Larry Bigbie, Mike Bordick, Chris Brock, Jeff Conine

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Jeff Conine, Marty Cordova, Marty Cordova, Terry Crowley

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Sean Douglass, Travis Driskill, Joe Durham, Scott Erickson

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Brook Fordyce, Luis Garcia, Jay Gibbons, Geronimo Gil

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Buddy Groom, Jerry Hairston Jr, Jerry Hairston Jr, Willie Harris

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Jason Johnson, Jorge Julio, Rodrigo Lopez, Calvin Maduro

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Luis Matos, Gary Matthews Jr, Ryan McGuire, Melvin Mora

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Mike Moriarty, John Parrish, John Parrish, Sam Perlozzo

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Sam Perlozzo, Sidney Ponson, Sidney Ponson Tim Raines Jr

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Cal Ripken Jr, Brian Roberts, Brian Roberts, Brooks Robinson

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BJ Ryan, David Segui, Chris Singleton, Bill Swaggerty

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Josh Towers, Tom Trebelhorn, Mark Wiley, Camden Yards

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Oriole Bird (5x7)

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

That's pretty cool. I would love to hear the background story on the piece and how you acquired it.

Alan,

I sure wish I could remember where I purchased the award. I know I've had this for quite some time. It had to be around the time of browsing through the SCD looking for Brooks items and far before eBay hit the scene.

I only have two Brooks awards and this is one of them.

[Mark70Z]

Day 246 (September 2, 2020 – 246)

Jay Mazzone joined the Orioles in the thrilling 1966 season as the Orioles batboy. Jay, as a 2-year-old, lost his hands after his snow suit caught on fire, so he used hooks instead of hands to get the job accomplished. Jay retired as a bat boy after the 1971 season.

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As a Baltimore fan we all know about the kangaroo court with Frank Robinson the self-appointed judge of the court. “Da Judge”, with his judicial wig, would dole out fines for any indiscretion as long as the man who brought the charge had a witness to support it. Of course, Frank had the last say and was basically the judge AND the jury. Jay Mazzone stated, “He was running his kangaroo court and calling a vote among the players, whether to fine someone or not, it was either thumbs up or thumbs down. After the vote, he said, ‘Jay, your fine for not voting.’ After that I was treated like everyone else.”

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[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 244 (August 31, 2020 – 244)

In 1969 Topps created an insert set that were B&W and featured a ‘deckle’, or some people call them ‘scalloped’, edge. Think these were made that way to give the look of the old school snapshot photos (did I tell you before that I LOVE snapshots). The cards are slightly smaller than a regular card at 2 ¼” by 3 ¼”. There were O-Pee-Chee Deckle Edge cards as well; they have a black facsimile autograph, instead of blue like the Topps, and are blank backed.

1969 O-Pee-Chee Deckle Edge

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I do have a few Topps Deckle Edge proofs as follows:

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I also have one of the ’69 Deckle printing plates used to make the card.

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Mark, great 1969 Deckle Edge proofs. For some reason the '69 Brooks Deckle Edge proof is one of the those cards that keeps eluding me. I guess everyone has the odd card that shouldn't be but is their white whale.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Mark, great 1969 Deckle Edge proofs. For some reason the '69 Brooks Deckle Edge proof is one of the those cards that keeps eluding me. I guess everyone has the odd card that shouldn't be but is their white whale.

Mike,

I acquired a few of the '69 Deckle Edge proofs over the years so if I can help you're collection out just let me know.