Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 30 (January 30, 2020 – 030)

Brooks’ professional career started with a minor league team the York White Roses in 1955. York is in Pennsylvania and the White Roses were in the Piedmont League during the time Brooks was playing. I really only have one thing from this team and that’s a small PM10 pin of the White Roses. Alan (BaltOrioles) posted a great looking White Roses program on post #6.


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York had the first bronze statue of Brooks, designed by sculptor Lorann Jacobs, and was installed in Brooks Robinson Plaza in 2008. The Plaza was right outside the York Revolution Santander Stadium, the minor league stadium name at the time, and shows Brooks in a White Roses uniform signing an autograph for two young children. The York Revolution put out a figure during the time frame of the statue of Brooks and he’s shown signing a baseball.

2009 Brooks Robinson White Roses figurine

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[BaltOrioles]

Today, I offer up some drawings I know a little about, but would be interested if those from the Baltimore area know more about them.

I have five drawings of Orioles players from 1978-79 done by artist Bob Leffler. I know there are more out there, but don't have any kind of checklist. In one of the Orioles 1978 programs is an ad for his art. It looks like the ad is for original color drawings. Mine are not original drawings, but look to be produced for resale. They are B&W, dated and on regular 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

Anyone with more info, a checklist or have any for sale, let me know.

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Here are the five I have - Al Bumbry, Rich Dauer, Mike Flanagan, Brooks Robinson and Ken Singleton

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Today, I offer up some drawings I know a little about, but would be interested if those from the Baltimore area know more about them.

I have five drawings of Orioles players from 1978-79 done by artist Bob Leffler. I know there are more out there, but don't have any kind of checklist. In one of the Orioles 1978 programs is an ad for his art. It looks like the ad is for original color drawings. Mine are not original drawings, but look to be produced for resale. They are B&W, dated and on regular 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

Anyone with more info, a checklist or have any for sale, let me know.

Here are the five I have - Al Bumbry, Rich Dauer, Mike Flanagan, Brooks Robinson and Ken Singleton

I believe I have the Brooks example packed away somewhere. Mine, like yours, is not an original drawing, but a print of the drawing. Personally I wasn't crazy about the drawing style so didn't try to pursue any others.

[quitcrab]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Today, I offer up some drawings I know a little about, but would be interested if those from the Baltimore area know more about them.

I have five drawings of Orioles players from 1978-79 done by artist Bob Leffler. I know there are more out there, but don't have any kind of checklist. In one of the Orioles 1978 programs is an ad for his art. It looks like the ad is for original color drawings. Mine are not original drawings, but look to be produced for resale. They are B&W, dated and on regular 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

Anyone with more info, a checklist or have any for sale, let me know.

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Here are the five I have - Al Bumbry, Rich Dauer, Mike Flanagan, Brooks Robinson and Ken Singleton

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I have the five you have plus 25 others including Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer, Weaver, and Murray

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

I have the five you have plus 25 others including Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer, Weaver, and Murray

Wow. There are more than I realized. Could you post the list, plus year? Do you have any duplicates for sale?

Thanks in advance for the new information.

[quitcrab]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Today, I offer up some drawings I know a little about, but would be interested if those from the Baltimore area know more about them.

I have five drawings of Orioles players from 1978-79 done by artist Bob Leffler. I know there are more out there, but don't have any kind of checklist. In one of the Orioles 1978 programs is an ad for his art. It looks like the ad is for original color drawings. Mine are not original drawings, but look to be produced for resale. They are B&W, dated and on regular 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

Anyone with more info, a checklist or have any for sale, let me know.

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Here are the five I have - Al Bumbry, Rich Dauer, Mike Flanagan, Brooks Robinson and Ken Singleton

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Here are the ones I have :
Bumbry 78, Smith 78, Crowley 79, D. Martinez 78, Palmer 78, Belanger 79, T.Matinez 79, Singleton 78, Stanhouse 79, Kelly 79, DeCince 79, Skaggs 79, Murray 79, Dempsey 79, McGregor 78, F Robinson 78, May 79, Stewart 79, Garcia 79, B Robinson 78, Lowenstein 79, Weaver 79, Renicke 79, Ayala 79, Flanagan 78, Stoddard 79, Dauer 79, Stone 79, and 2 more from 79 I am unsure of ... maybe Harlow ? and a pitcher

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I have five drawings of Orioles players from 1978-79 done by artist Bob Leffler. I know there are more out there, but don't have any kind of checklist. In one of the Orioles 1978 programs is an ad for his art. It looks like the ad is for original color drawings. Mine are not original drawings, but look to be produced for resale. They are B&W, dated and on regular 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

Anyone with more info, a checklist or have any for sale, let me know.

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A big thank you to Scott (quitcrab) for helping add to my collection of Bob Leffler drawings, now standing at 30. 28 of the drawings are easy to identify, but there are 2 that I would like opinions on, to see if they match mine.

The top drawing is obviously Gary Roenicke, but Scott and I originally though the second drawing to be Larry Harlow (since there is no other drawings of him), but now I'm leaning towards this being a second drawing of Roenicke. He did use a face mask on his helmet at one point, while I don't remember Larry Harlow using one. Thoughts???

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We have narrowed the last drawing down to either Dave Ford or John Flinn. I thinking John Flinn (no mustache). Again any thoughts??

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[Mark70Z]

Day 39 (February 8, 2020 – 039)

I’m unsure why, but I really like the setup on these 8x10 Rawlings Advisory photos even if it’s not Brooks. Brooks has a few of these photos and this one is a favorite. Scott (quitcrab) posted four of these Rawlings photos and I thought we needed to see this one again (post #381).

1960’s Rawlings Advisory photo.


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Scott (quitcrab) has an example of a Rawlings Advisory photo that I had never seen before; I’m glad he pictured it on this thread for all to see. Scott, maybe just a shot of the one of a kind Rawlings photo by itself?
Since we’ve already seen this Rawlings premium photo I’ll go ahead and picture another dugout shot of Brooks. I don’t think this snapshot is from 1969; the writing on the back states, September 11, 1966. The Orioles played the Twins in Metropolitan Stadium this day and the O’s “almost” came out on top.


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[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

1970's Orioles Nodder

[Phil68]

[QUOTE=Mark70Z;1953602]Day 39 (February 8, 2020 – 039)

I’m unsure why, but I really like the setup on these 8x10 Rawlings Advisory photos even if it’s not Brooks. Brooks has a few of these photos and this one is a favorite. Scott (quitcrab) posted four of these Rawlings photos and I thought we needed to see this one again (post #381).




I really like that design, too. Clean.

[BaltOrioles]

There has been some interest in the Orioles team issued postcards, so I'll periodically post some examples from my collection. Today, I'll highlight the set from 1962 that does include Brooks Robinson. The checklist is below. I'm still missing the Ron Hansen and both Wes Stock variations. If you have them, I'm interested.

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Illustrated checklist for the 1962 postcards

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

There has been some interest in the Orioles team issued postcards, so I'll periodically post some examples from my collection. Today, I'll highlight the set from 1962 that does include Brooks Robinson. The checklist is below. I'm still missing the Ron Hansen and both Wes Stock variations. If you have them, I'm interested.

Illustrated checklist for the 1962 postcards

Alan,

Very nice! I don’t see the 1962’s very often. What are the most difficult year postcards?

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 39 (February 8, 2020 – 039)

I’m unsure why, but I really like the setup on these 8x10 Rawlings Advisory photos even if it’s not Brooks. Brooks has a few of these photos and this one is a favorite. Scott (quitcrab) posted four of these Rawlings photos and I thought we needed to see this one again (post #381).

1960’s Rawlings Advisory photo.


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Scott (quitcrab) has an example of a Rawlings Advisory photo that I had never seen before; I’m glad he pictured it on this thread for all to see. Scott, maybe just a shot of the one of a kind Rawlings photo by itself?
Since we’ve already seen this Rawlings premium photo I’ll go ahead and picture another dugout shot of Brooks. I don’t think this snapshot is from 1969; the writing on the back states, September 11, 1966. The Orioles played the Twins in Metropolitan Stadium this day and the O’s “almost” came out on top.


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Mark,

That’s a really nice snapshot of Brooks. How many snapshots do you have of him?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Mark,

That’s a really nice snapshot of Brooks. How many snapshots do you have of him?

I do have quite a few, but not all of them are in uniform; if fact most of them aren't in uniform. Some I have are from events he attended and such. Through the years of collecting these have been fun items to pick up along the way. Now, when found, they are getting a tad expensive (at least for snapshots) for the nice shots.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 30 (January 30, 2020 – 030)

Brooks’ professional career started with a minor league team the York White Roses in 1955. York is in Pennsylvania and the White Roses were in the Piedmont League during the time Brooks was playing. I really only have one thing from this team and that’s a small PM10 pin of the White Roses.


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Mark,

I've seen the pin before, but always passed since I wasn't sure if it was from 1954-55, when the Roses were affiliated with the Orioles.

It does look 1950's. Do you know if it can be traced to a certain year or just a span of years?

The 1954 White Roses program to go with the 1955 previously posted.

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[quitcrab]

This is a film transparence from the Topps Vault I purchased many years ago. I believe this was from the same photo session that Topps used for the 1972 and 1973 Candy Lid. I like this smiling image much better than the one used on the Candy Lids.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

This is a film transparence from the Topps Vault I purchased many years ago. I believe this was from the same photo session that Topps used for the 1972 and 1973 Candy Lid. I like this smiling image much better than the one used on the Candy Lids.

Love it Scott! I have a few transparencies that I'd like to show sometime this year. How did you get it to show up like that; looks pretty good. I tried to scan and also a tried to take a picture and it turned out really dark. Any suggestions? I'll keep messing with it and hopefully I can get it a tad bit better.

[quitcrab]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Love it Scott! I have a few transparencies that I'd like to show sometime this year. How did you get it to show up like that; looks pretty good. I tried to scan and also a tried to take a picture and it turned out really dark. Any suggestions? I'll keep messing with it and hopefully I can get it a tad bit better.

I scanned it and then adjusted the hue/saturation in photoshop. It was pretty dark before I adjusted it .Hope that helps.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

I've seen the pin before, but always passed since I wasn't sure if it was from 1954-55, when the Roses were affiliated with the Orioles.

It does look 1950's. Do you know if it can be traced to a certain year or just a span of years?

The 1954 White Roses program to go with the 1955 previously posted

I'm not an expert by any means on pins, but I know it's early due to the style, but don't know whether it dates to the '54-55 Roses when they were affiliated with the Orioles. I know I wanted "something" of the York White Roses and this is what was available. Also, I'd like to pick up a program like yours as well as a pennant if at all possible.