Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

I thought I would post an item today that most of you have never seen. While not directly a Brooks Robinson
or Orioles item, it's still pretty interesting.

Today's item is a Charlotte O's board game from 1981. Charlotte was an Orioles minor league affiliate from 1976-1988.
I don't have a lot of details surrounding the distribution, but I believe it was either a giveaway or more likely sold
in the team store. My only reasoning that it might be a giveaway is that along with a set of O's cards was a set
of Orlando Twins cards.

Unfortunately, it was issued in 1981 and not 1980, so no Cal Ripken Jr card. Some future Orioles included
with the game are Storm Davis, John Shelby and Vic Rodriguez.

Any additional info would be appreciated.


1981 Charlotte O's Game Contents.jpg

1981 Charlotte O's Game Cards #1.jpg

1981 Charlotte O's Game Instructions #1.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Thanks for sharing that Charlotte O's game......You are correct that it's something that is seen infrequently...

Staying with a Charlotte O's theme, here is an original team signed document from the National Association (governing body of the Minor Leagues) that confirmed each member of the team has read & understood Rule 21 (the rule that prohibits anyone from betting on a game, accepting a bribe, etc.).

The 1980 Charlotte O's did end up winning the Southern League championship that season, led by a young third baseman by the name of Cal Ripken Jr.:

[roarfrom34]

I do know this 1980 Team Photo was a giveaway at Crockett Park in 1981 (most likely Opening Night when they raised the Championship Banner):

[Mark70Z]

[QUOTE=roarfrom34;1949976]Thanks for sharing that Charlotte O's game......You are correct that it's something that is seen infrequently...

Staying with a Charlotte O's theme, here is an original team signed document from the National Association (governing body of the Minor Leagues) that confirmed each member of the team has read & understood Rule 21 (the rule that prohibits anyone from betting on a game, accepting a bribe, etc.).

The 1980 Charlotte O's did end up winning the Southern League championship that season, led by a young third baseman by the name of Cal Ripken Jr.: /QUOTE]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I do know this 1980 Team Photo was a giveaway at Crockett Park in 1981 (most likely Opening Night when they raised the Championship Banner):

Two really neat items. The signed piece is off the charts and love team pictures; especially with Rip included.

[Mark70Z]

Posted for Scott (quitcrab) Another great B&W poster of Brooks.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I thought I would post an item today that most of you have never seen. While not directly a Brooks Robinson
or Orioles item, it's still pretty interesting.

Today's item is a Charlotte O's board game from 1981. Charlotte was an Orioles minor league affiliate from 1976-1988.
I don't have a lot of details surrounding the distribution, but I believe it was either a giveaway or more likely sold
in the team store. My only reasoning that it might be a giveaway is that along with a set of O's cards was a set
of Orlando Twins cards.

Unfortunately, it was issued in 1981 and not 1980, so no Cal Ripken Jr card. Some future Orioles included
with the game are Storm Davis, John Shelby and Vic Rodriguez.

Any additional info would be appreciated.

Any board game with baseball cards included is alright with me. I like the look of both the O's and the Twins cards. Wonder if they had other team cards made for all the teams to make the game even more interesting.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Any board game with baseball cards included is alright with me. I like the look of both the O's and the Twins cards. Wonder if they had other team cards made for all the teams to make the game even more interesting.

Mark, from the limited # of games I've ever seen they have all included the Twins team & I don't believe they made others...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mark, from the limited # of games I've ever seen they have all included the Twins team & I don't believe they made others...

That’s weird since they have the other team logo listed/pictured on the board.