Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Just got back from the Orioles spring training game. I sat beside a couple from Idaho, so I guess that was a hint to share a couple items from the two O's affiliates from Lewiston, Idaho.

In 1954, the Lewiston Broncs were the Orioles class A affiliate in the Western International League. They finished 77-61. The only major league player I could find from that team was Al Heist, who played from 1960-62, but not with the Orioles. He was included in a couple Topps sets and the 1962 Salada coin set, as a Houston Colt.

1954 Program

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Al Heist Salada Coin

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The Orioles returned to Lewiston in 1972, with their short season A affiliate playing in the Northwest League. The Lewis-Clark Broncs represented Lewiston, Idaho and twin city Clarkston, Washington. The Broncs finished an impressive 54-26 and won the league championship. No one from the team ended up in Baltimore, but a couple of Lewiston alumni include Reggie Jackson and Bert Campaneris, while Lewiston was an Oakland affiliate.

1972 Lewiston Program

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1976 Reggie Jackson team issued photo

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[jb67]

[QUOTE=BaltOrioles;1959988]Just got back from the Orioles spring training game. I sat beside a couple from Idaho, so I guess that was a hint to share a couple items from the two O's affiliates from Lewiston, Idaho.

In 1954, the Lewiston Broncs were the Orioles class A affiliate in the Western International League. They finished 77-61. The only major league player I could find from that team was Al Heist, who played from 1960-62, but not with the Orioles. He was included in a couple Topps sets and the 1962 Salada coin set, as a Houston Colt.

1954 Program



Al Heist Salada Coin


The Orioles returned to Lewiston in 1972, with their short season A affiliate playing in the Northwest League. The Lewis-Clark Broncs represented Lewiston, Idaho and twin city Clarkston, Washington. The Broncs finished an impressive 54-26 and won the league championship. No one from the team ended up in Baltimore, but a couple of Lewiston alumni include Reggie Jackson and Bert Campaneris, while Lewiston was an Oakland affiliate.

1972 Lewiston Program



1976 Reggie Jackson team issued photo

Alan that 76 team issue of Reggie is pretty awesome. How rare are those? This thread has a wealth of info.

[Mark70Z]

Day 66 (March 6, 2020 – 066)

A relatively large plastic sign with a wood frame, around 24”x40, with the statement, “WE ARE PROUD OF OUR BALTIMORE ORIOLES AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS”.

1966 Orioles American League champions sign

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The Baltimore Orioles sweep the Los Angeles Dodges in the 1966 World Series. This is part of the aftermath after the last out of the 1966 World Series; Brooks leaps in the air to celebrate with teammates Dave McNally and Andy Etchebarren.

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Same image just colorized.

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Since we’re sticking with the 1966 theme for Day 66 the below is a 1966 Orioles World Series dish/tray; “GO ORIOLES, GO”.

1966 World Series glass dish/tray

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

1972 Lewiston Program

Alan,

The '72 Lewiston program is a gem. I like everything about the design setup, colors, font, etc. on this program. One of the nicest I've seen so far.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

The '72 Lewiston program is a gem. I like everything about the design setup, colors, font, etc. on this program. One of the nicest I've seen so far.

I think I know where Lewiston got the idea for their program design

[BaltOrioles]

As Major League baseball considers reducing the number of affiliated minor league teams, the Orioles had a franchise high 12 affiliates in 1954.

Today, I would like to continue with the Orioles class A affiliate from the Western League, the Wichita Indians. The Indians were located in Wichita, Kansas and finished with a 76-77 record. A look through the roster didn't produce much in the way of major league talent, but I do have a couple photos of players from the team.

1954 Wichita Program

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Bill Diemer

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Bob Masser

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[Mark70Z]

Day 67 (March 7, 2020 – 067)

This is a banner that flew downtown near Camden Yards. The banner is about 29”x38” and is double sided with grommets so it can be hung easily.


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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

As Major League baseball considers reducing the number of affiliated minor league teams, the Orioles had a franchise high 12 affiliates in 1954.

Alan,

That is a lot of affiliates for one franchise. I bet it’s tough looking and/or finding items for the minor league affiliates with so many teams. I’d assume the older ones are even harder to come by.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

That is a lot of affiliates for one franchise. I bet it’s tough looking and/or finding items for the minor league affiliates with so many teams. I’d assume the older ones are even harder to come by.

Mark,

You are right about that, but part of the fun of collecting is the challenge and hunt. I have programs from about 90% of all the Orioles affiliates, but most of the about 50 I have left are low minors teams from the 50's and the Stockton Ports. Stockton Ports items from the 60's don't show up often. Attendance was poor during the time they were affiliated with the Orioles. With many teams printing several different issues each year, I have around 1500 different affiliate programs from 1954-present.

In another thread, I've posted my current want list, but don't receive much response. Many of the teams on my want list are teams no one has heard of. If I add one older program a year at this point, I'm very happy.

Thanks for your interest that goes beyond just Orioles major league collectibles.

[roarfrom34]

I hope you let me step outside of the Orioles organization for one post as this team photo of the 1949 Lancaster Red Roses has a definite Oriole tie in.

The Red Roses were a Class B affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the player on the far right of the first row is Bill Ripken (the uncle of Cal Jr. & Bill), who was a fleet footed center fielder in the Dodgers system from 1947-49:

[BaltOrioles]

I have programs for 7 of the 12 Orioles affiliates from 1954. The last one to share is from the San Antonio Missions. The Missions played in the Texas League and were a class AA affiliate. Oddly, the Orioles had no AAA affiliate in 1954. The Missions finished 78-83 and did include a few players that had major league experience. The most recognizable would be Ryne Duren, while most of the others had cups of tea in the show.

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Here are a few players from that team.

Joe Durham

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Chuck Oertel

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Mel Held

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Bob Harrison

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Willy Quintana

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Jim Pisoni

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I think I know where Lewiston got the idea for their program design

Nah...that isn’t even close to the same...

OR maybe the Orioles got the design from Lewiston