Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[quitcrab]

Exhibit Display from vending machine.

[roarfrom34]

Bobby Grich 1976 BiCentennial Game Used Bat

[BaltOrioles]

One of my loves are items from the minor leagues. Today I highlight the 1959 Amarillo Gold Sox. The Gold Sox played in the Texas League and were the Orioles AA affiliate. They finished in 5th place with a 75-71 record. They averaged 1,098 fans per game, so you can see how hard it is to find items from those early O's minor league teams. I'm happy when I can find a program or team photo, but to find both is sweet.

The Gold Sox featured two players that would go on to contribute to the Orioles, but in very different ways. Jerry Adair (2nd row, third from left) and Cal Ripken Sr (2nd row, far left)

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

One of my loves are items from the minor leagues. Today I highlight the 1959 Amarillo Gold Sox. The Gold Sox played in the Texas League and were the Orioles AA affiliate. They finished in 5th place with a 75-71 record. They averaged 1,098 fans per game, so you can see how hard it is to find items from those early O's minor league teams. I'm happy when I can find a program or team photo, but to find both is sweet.

The Gold Sox featured two players that would go on to contribute to the Orioles, but in very different ways. Jerry Adair (2nd row, third from left) and Cal Ripken Sr (2nd row, far left)

Alan,

Two NICE and RARE items. Thanks for sharing your passion for the Orioles including their minor league affiliates.

[Mark70Z]

Day 38 (February 7, 2020 – 038)

I haven’t shown an album yet and today seems like a nice day to lay in my bed, nice and relaxed, and listen to an album on my record player. Well, I don’t have a record player anymore (of course my daughter does; if you didn’t know they are “IN”). Also, I probably wouldn’t be listening to this album, even though it’s likely interesting. Back in the day I’d be listening to Zeppelin, Rush, and maybe even some Alice Cooper (WHAT!) or many of the other albums I (my parents) purchased. By the time of 8-track and cassette tapes I was buying them myself or at least a some of them.

This album is entitled, “Brooks Robinson: Theory of Fielding” and of course has a picture of Brooks on the cover HITTING. Well, at least they used a cool shot with Brooks hitting (photo by TADDER) with it kind of exploding all around him (I’m sure you photography people would know the filter used; me, I don’t know). On the 1966 Orioles WS program a similar type shot was used. This album was from 1972 and if I would have ever listened to it, it probably talks about fielding…

1972 Brooks Robinson; Theory of Fielding album


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[cardsagain74]

Mark, I am starting to think you sleepwalk with Brooks things to post

[quitcrab]

Baseball Monthly

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

Mark, I am starting to think you sleepwalk with Brooks things to post

John,

You are correct...

I’m actually having fun so far seeing all of these amazing collections.

[jjp3rd]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 38 (February 7, 2020 – 038)



I haven’t shown an album yet and today seems like a nice day to lay in my bed, nice and relaxed, and listen to an album on my record player. Well, I don’t have a record player anymore (of course my daughter does; if you didn’t know they are “IN”). Also, I probably wouldn’t be listening to this album, even though it’s likely interesting. Back in the day I’d be listening to Zeppelin, Rush, and maybe even some Alice Cooper (WHAT!) or many of the other albums I (my parents) purchased. By the time of 8-track and cassette tapes I was buying them myself or at least a some of them.



This album is entitled, “Brooks Robinson: Theory of Fielding” and of course has a picture of Brooks on the cover HITTING. Well, at least they used a cool shot with Brooks hitting (photo by TADDER) with it kind of exploding all around him (I’m sure you photography people would know the filter used; me, I don’t know). On the 1966 Orioles WS program a similar type shot was used. This album was from 1972 and if I would have ever listened to it, it probably talks about fielding…



1972 Brooks Robinson; Theory of Fielding album





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I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these.




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[roarfrom34]

Sadly, today marks the first anniversary of the passing of Frank Robinson.

While this piece isn't from his Orioles days, here is a hand painted, signed Locker Nameplate from the old Milwaukee County Stadium (note the Schlitz logo), when Frank managed Cleveland.

Over 10 years ago, I was the high bidder in a lot of 20 or so of these, since a good # of the players represented were Orioles (which I will share down the road):

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Bobby Grich 1976 BiCentennial Game Used Bat

Bill,

That's a great looking BiCentennial Grich bat!

I was super excited when Grich started playing for the Orioles. Great defense, good hitting and just an all around great player. Wish he would have stayed, but with free agency it just didn't happen. Here's a snapshot of Grich at the park.

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[OriolesHOF]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Bobby Grich 1976 BiCentennial Game Used Bat

Great bat Bill! Here's his brother from another mother.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by OriolesHOF

Great bat Bill! Here's his brother from another mother.

Man, you guys with the Bi Centennial bats are killing me. ANOTHER awesome bat!

[OriolesHOF]

1959 Vancouver Mounties media guide with Brooks listed as an infielder on their roster. He started the season in Baltimore and was sent down to AAA Vancouver in May where he played in 42 games for the Mounties. During this time he hit .331 with 6 HR's and 30 RBI's before returning to Baltimore.

[Mark70Z]

Alan,

Very NICE! The minor league stuff is always a nice sight to see.

[Mark70Z]

Day 40 (February 9, 2020 – 040)

This is a fairly early B&W shot of Brooks, taken by photographer Don Wingfield, in his home uniform and the picture just has a great look to it; has the bat, glove, baseball sleeves, and the awesome bird logo on the left sleeve (can’t get much better than this…). See post #583 for a picture of the patch, in vivid color, that Clint (ksfarmboy) has in his collection.

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The same picture was used for the 1963 Jay Publishing Baltimore Orioles picture pack photo.


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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Exhibit Display from vending machine.

Scott,

AWESOME piece! Are those exhibits attached some way to the sign or are they printed on the sign in some fashion?

[quitcrab]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Scott,

AWESOME piece! Are those exhibits attached some way to the sign or are they printed on the sign in some fashion?

The 3 players are attached along with the 1 cent sign.The print outs are on a thinner card stock. I believe it is real and vintage from the era of the 1960s.