Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[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):

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

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

I remember watching the 1966 World Series on our B&W TV, with my dad, like it was yesterday. My mom, trying to show some interest in baseball, asked if Brooks and Frank were brothers.

Here's an item from about 25 years ago. It's numbered to 586, but I haven't seen any others ever offered. It's about 10" tall and heavy.

1994 Sports Icon bronze bust (53/586)

1994 Frank Robinson (Sports Icon Bronze Bust).jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I remember watching the 1966 World Series on our B&W TV, with my dad, like it was yesterday. My mom, trying to show some interest in baseball, asked if Brooks and Frank were brothers.

Bill,

What your mom said back in the day reminded me of a Frank quote. A fellow at work dabbled in cartoon type drawings and did a couple drawings for me since he knew I was a Brooks fan (he always pictures himself; the one in the Browns shirt...poor fella). In the drawing he used the quote, "I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers."

2014 Brooks and Frank drawing


Greg Robinson drawing.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Alan,

Quick question. What year is the Brooks with no green?

Brooks no green.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

Quick question. What year is the Brooks with no green?

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Mark,

It is from 1975. There are two different variations with a slight cropping difference by the S on his jersey (amount of black showing from his sleeve). The one on the left is also a little lighter than the other. You have the one on the right.

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[BaltOrioles]

In 1961, 7-Eleven issued a crude set of 30 cards. There was supposed to be a second series, but never done. I can only assume the poor design and pink cards weren't widely received by customers.

The Orioles had four players, even though many sources list Gene Woodling with Washington.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

It is from 1975. There are two different variations with a slight cropping difference by the S on his jersey (amount of black showing from his sleeve). The one on the left is also a little lighter than the other. You have the one on the right.

Thanks for the information Alan.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by 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):

Bill,

Thanks for the reminder; time definitely flies Think the Frank nameplate is very nice. Also, I like the bronze bust of Frank as well. It's sad that so many of these great players are not around any longer.

1967 27th Annual Diamond Dinner

Publixation 1967 Brooks Frank 1.jpg

Nice picture of Frank and Brooks on the cover of this publication.