Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 26 (January 26, 2020 – 026)

I pretty much loved all the Orioles players and John “Boog” Powell was no exception. Boog was the 1970 AL MVP and was a significant part of the Orioles in their heyday.

First is a UPI photo of the Robinson brothers along with Boog; the “Big Guns” in the Orioles lineup playing the Red Sox in 1966. By the way the O’s won this game 6-4.


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Second up is a picture of the Orioles celebrating when they clinched the Eastern Division title in 1969. Boog is in the middle of it all enjoying the well-deserved division title.


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[ripfan008]

I was first able to meet Boog when he was the guest of honor at a CVS Pharmacy opening (of all places) in Nottingham, MD. I asked him to sign his 1965 Topps card, since he is clearly wearing number 8 in it, just like my favorite player.

Later, I was able to acquire his 1968 Topps 3-D card, which even though it's been shown on this thread before, I just think it's a beautiful card.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

I was first able to meet Boog when he was the guest of honor at a CVS Pharmacy opening (of all places) in Nottingham, MD. I asked him to sign his 1965 Topps card, since he is clearly wearing number 8 in it, just like my favorite player.

Later, I was able to acquire his 1968 Topps 3-D card, which even though it's been shown on this thread before, I just think it's a beautiful card.

Mike,

Two great pieces. Love the story behind the signed Boog card. Wonder why he was wearing a #8 in the pic. He wore #16 when he can up correct?

The 3-D Boog is a favorite.

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Mike,

Two great pieces. Love the story behind the signed Boog card. Wonder why he was wearing a #8 in the pic. He wore #16 when he can up correct?

The 3-D Boog is a favorite.

I asked Boog why he was wearing #8. He said it's just a number they assigned him for a while in 1964. He didn't care as long as he was in the Big Leagues.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

I asked Boog why he was wearing #8. He said it's just a number they assigned him for a while in 1964. He didn't care as long as he was in the Big Leagues.

Wasn’t Etchebarren wearing #8 before AND after ‘64?!? Or is my memory fading...(that is a possibility).

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Wasn’t Etchebarren wearing #8 before AND after ‘64?!? Or is my memory fading...(that is a possibility).

Andy Etchebarren was with the Elmira Pioneers all during the 1964 season. He played a few games with the O's in 1962 and 1965, but was basically a rookie during the 1966 Orioles championship season.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Andy Etchebarren was with the Elmira Pioneers all during the 1964 season. He played a few games with the O's in 1962 and 1965, but was basically a rookie during the 1966 Orioles championship season.

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Thanks Alan. I guess he wore #8 in at least some of the games prior to coming up for good. I know I saw an early snapshot photo of him wearing #8 prior to the '66 season.