Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 41 (February 10, 2020 – 041)

I knew I had to break out my Kellogg’s box once John (Orioles70) pictured the box from his collection (post #613). Now, I wasn’t much of a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes fan growing up; I liked more of the Frosted Flakes variety BUT if there was a “3-D” baseball card inside the corn flakes that’s what I “begged” for and had to have for my nutritious morning breakfast cereal (and of course dig through for the card). Finally found it and pulled out the 1970 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes box advertising the “3-D” Baseball Cards which pictures Brooks predominately on the back of the box. The box also pictures the 3-D cards of Wynn, Harper, Petrocelli and Rose. This box of cereal was a whopping 22 cents.

1970 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes box


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Someone along the line cut out the Brooks 3-D card from the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes box and I picked it up cheaply some time ago.


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[ripfan008]

Good morning, I believe I had previously mentioned on this thread that I collect baseball-related wine bottles. Here are some the examples from the Orioles that I have.

I am still looking for a closed bottle of the Brooks Chardonnay and Eddie Murray has a newer wine out (Round Tripper) that i am still looking for.

[quitcrab]

Partial sheet 1969

[BaltOrioles]

From 1954-1974, the Orioles faithfully printed annual yearbooks. Beginning in 1975 until 2002, the yearbooks were sporadic, with several gaps of 6-7 years between printings, in the 1980's and 90's. Since 2003, the tradition has been revived. Rumor is that there won't be a 2020 edition. I hope that isn't true.

Brooks Robinson has appeared on the cover of several of the yearbooks, but the photo used for 1963 is my favorite. Some may not know that the Orioles issued two editions that year to include updates. It is also the oversized version the Orioles used from 1962-1965.

Here are both editions.

1963 Yearbook (1st Edition).jpg

1963 Yearbook (2nd Edition).jpg

[orioles70]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

From 1954-1974, the Orioles faithfully printed annual yearbooks. Beginning in 1975 until 2002, the yearbooks were sporadic, with several gaps of 6-7 years between printings, in the 1980's and 90's. Since 2003, the tradition has been revived. Rumor is that there won't be a 2020 edition. I hope that isn't true.



Brooks Robinson has appeared on the cover of several of the yearbooks, but the photo used for 1963 is my favorite. Some may not know that the Orioles issued two editions that year to include updates. It is also the oversized version the Orioles used from 1962-1965.



Here are both editions.



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Good info...can we be more specific...I would like to know if there were any O's yearbooks issued in these years...1975-1979, 1985, 1987-1992, 1995-2002...I have all other years from 1954 to date
Thanks,
John

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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by orioles70

Good info...can we be more specific...I would like to know if there were any O's yearbooks issued in these years...1975-1979, 1985, 1987-1992, 1995-2002...I have all other years from 1954 to date
Thanks,
John

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I believe there were no Yearbooks issued during those time frames you referenced...

As an aside, the Orioles did issue Video Yearbooks in both 1987 & 1988 (VHS Format)...I can show photos if anyone is interested in seeing them.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I believe there were no Yearbooks issued during those time frames you referenced...

As an aside, the Orioles did issue Video Yearbooks in both 1987 & 1988 (VHS Format)...I can show photos if anyone is interested in seeing them.

Bill is correct. No yearbooks during those years, except for the video yearbooks. I didn't like the video version then and I still don't.

Here are the two 1966 Yearbooks mentioned (regular & revised editions)
My first yearbook as a kid. Another nice photo on the cover.

1966 Yearbook.jpg

1966 Yearbook (Revised).jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

From 1954-1974, the Orioles faithfully printed annual yearbooks. Beginning in 1975 until 2002, the yearbooks were sporadic, with several gaps of 6-7 years between printings, in the 1980's and 90's. Since 2003, the tradition has been revived. Rumor is that there won't be a 2020 edition. I hope that isn't true.

Brooks Robinson has appeared on the cover of several of the yearbooks, but the photo used for 1963 is my favorite. Some may not know that the Orioles issued two editions that year to include updates. It is also the oversized version the Orioles used from 1962-1965.

Here are both editions.

Alan,

If there's one thing I've learned in these 41 Days is that I really need to pick it up on learning about collecting Oriole items. I "thought" I was at least pretty decent at the Brooks stuff, which I'm probably not, but general Orioles I'm left wanting. Thanks to you and the others for sharing not only your collections, but the knowledge that goes along with it. Now here's another item I have to see if I have both examples.

I'm with you with this being my favorite picture used on this yearbook and as an added bonus it's over sized; love it.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Partial sheet 1969

Very cool partial sheet. Think it's extra nice having those AS cards on one sheet.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Good morning, I believe I had previously mentioned on this thread that I collect baseball-related wine bottles. Here are some the examples from the Orioles that I have.

I am still looking for a closed bottle of the Brooks Chardonnay and Eddie Murray has a newer wine out (Round Tripper) that i am still looking for.

Mike:

Did you know that Axios Vineyards put out a LE signed print of Cal?

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mike:

Did you know that Axios Vineyards put out a LE signed print of Cal?

Good morning Bill,

Yes, I have the print as well. My in-laws gave me both of those as Christmas presents in 2015. They were quite generous that year. Thank you for pointing it out though,

Mike

[roarfrom34]

Here is an original letter/envelope from A.L. President Lee MacPhail to Earl Weaver notifying him of a fine being imposed upon him:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is an original letter/envelope from A.L. President Lee MacPhail to Earl Weaver notifying him of a fine being imposed upon him:

Very interesting letter. I wonder if the fine ever got canceled. Knowing Earl, I'm guessing not. Thanks for sharing.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Very interesting letter. I wonder if the fine ever got canceled. Knowing Earl, I'm guessing not. Thanks for sharing.

I doubt the fine was canceled as well....

As a companion piece to the letter, I also have an original Baltimore Sun press photo of the incident:

[BaltOrioles]

As pitchers and catchers report today, just down the street at Ed Smith Stadium, here are a few items from the good ole days in Miami. I'll post other stuff from spring training as February and March progress. Enjoying the sunny Sarasota weather.

An open invitation to anyone heading to Sarasota to check out the Orioles this spring, stop by and say hello. I'll be in section 106, row 2. The ushers can point me out. Mark that means you. I have extra tickets.

1961-1963 Spring training rosters & schedules

1961 Orioles Spring Training ScheduleTicket Information.jpg 1962 Orioles Spring Training RosterSchedule (The Miami News).jpg 1962 Florida Spring Training Guide.jpg

1963 Orioles Spring Training RosterSchedule (The Miami News).jpg 1963 Florida Spring Training Guide.JPG