Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Mark's quote from Elrod Hendricks reminded me that I haven't given Ellie much love during the year. Brooks Robinson is considered "Mr Oriole". In my opinion, second place should go to Elrod Hendricks. For 37 years, 9 as a player and 28 as a coach, Elrod wore the Orioles uniform. He was truly an ambassador for the Orioles and baseball. He was great with fans, always taking time to interact with them, giving autographs and smiling. I can't believe it's been 15 years since he passed away. He is truly missed each year at spring training.

Here are some Elrod Hendricks items

2005 Program from his funeral

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1976 English Chicken Lid

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Team Issued 8x10 photos as player and coach

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark's quote from Elrod Hendricks reminded me that I haven't given Ellie much love during the year. Brooks Robinson is considered "Mr Oriole". In my opinion, second place should go to Elrod Hendricks. For 37 years, 9 as a player and 28 as a coach, Elrod wore the Orioles uniform. He was truly an ambassador for the Orioles and baseball. He was great with fans, always taking time to interact with them, giving autographs and smiling. I can't believe it's been 15 years since he passed away. He is truly missed each year at spring training.

Here are some Elrod Hendricks items

Alan,

Thanks for posting the Elrod items; really liked him as both a player and coach.

[Mark70Z]

Day 343 (December 8, 2020 – 343)

Brooks looks so happy in The Sporting News 1962 Topps American League All Star card #468. Love the look of this card.


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Day 343 b 1962 Topps AS #468 back.jpg

This is a 1962 Topps AS #468 blank back proof version. This example is a bit different since it has the black on the card but notice it doesn’t have the black 3 base on the bottom of the card.

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To go along with the above we’ll need a signed version of the ’62 AS card.

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Ok; then we’ll need at least one progressive proof of the 1962 Topps All Star (which is all I have...).

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AND last but not least a 1962 Topps All Star #468 printing plate. That’ll be enough for one day…

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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

Thanks for posting the Elrod items; really liked him as both a player and coach.

It was nice of the Orioles to memoralize Elrod by placing his #44 on the sleeve of their jerseys in 2006:

[BaltOrioles]

For some reason, I enjoy portrait photos much more than action shots. I love the simplicity of the older B&W head shots.

Here are a few more from the 1950's. Some should be familiar, a couple may not.


Hoot Evers and Tito Francona

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Billy Hunter and Lou Kretlow

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Bob Kuzava and Don Lenhardt

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Dick Littlefield and Gus Triandos

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[Mark70Z]

Day 344 (December 9, 2020 – 344)

On May 18, 1975 the Orioles played the California Angels at home. Nolan Ryan was the pitcher for the Angels this day and pitched 8.2 innings and gave up 2 hits and 1 ER. Ryan also picked off Al Bumbry at 2nd base during the game. Mike Torrez was the O’s picture and did a pretty good job even though the home team came up short.

Here’s the daily parking pass from the Orioles vs. Angels game.

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I’ve had this rack pack as long as I can remember. It was a tad yellowed when I purchased likely from being displayed, but the cards still look nice. Brooks is sharing the front with Ron Cey and Vida Blue; some pretty good company.

1975 Topps Rack Pack

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[quitcrab]

A nice Super Proof of the all time best 3rd baseman to play the game !

[David W]

Is that proof thinner than a regular card?

I have a couple and they are not as thick as a regular “Super ”.