Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

The complete set is shown in post #475, but here it is again.

Did the matches when mailed arrive in this box? Notice on the side of the box; it states, "Universal Safety Match Books".

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[Mark70Z]

Day 75 (March 15, 2020 – 075)

How about a few small Baseball Digest publications that have Brooks on the cover. They are as follows:

Baseball Digest January 1971

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Baseball Digest October 1971

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Baseball Digest July 1974

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[BaltOrioles]

As most of you have noticed, I have put together a nice collection of Orioles minor league affiliate items. However, the most glaring holes in my minor league collection are the Stockton Ports. The Ports were affiliated with the Orioles from 1956-1971, except for a one year break in 1958 when they were a St Louis Cardinals affiliate. For some reason, Ports material just hasn't found it's way into the hobby in any quantity. I have a few items, but am always looking to add to it.

1956-1957 were interesting years for the Ports and I'll be discussing the 1957 team today. Mainly because I don't have anything from 1956.

The Stockton Ports played in the California League and were a Class C affiliate. They finished a disappointing 61-79. While the 1956 team featured Ron Hansen, the 1957 team didn't produce any future O's.

1957 Program

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One of the most interesting facts is mentioned in their program. While most teams have a major league working agreement, the Ports actually had an agreement with the Orioles AAA team, the Vancouver Mounties. Making them in fact a minor league team of a minor league team.

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1957 Record Book - This is much like modern day media guides, with team history and records.

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Anyone out there with anything Stockton Ports from 1956-1971, except 1958, I would love to hear from you...

[roarfrom34]

Earl Weaver's hand written scouting reports (on Index Cards; stored in a simple metal filing box) for every A.L. player from his last season of 1986 ..Earl was very much ahead of his time when it came to using stats for pitching match-ups, defensive positioning, pinch-hitting, etc.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Earl Weaver's hand written scouting reports (on Index Cards; stored in a simple metal filing box) for every A.L. player from his last season of 1986 ..Earl was very much ahead of his time when it came to using stats for pitching match-ups, defensive positioning, pinch-hitting, etc.

WOW! Those would be fun to look through.

[Mark70Z]

Day 76 (March 16, 2020 – 076)

1985 National Baseball Hall of Fame Gallery Collection mini bronze plaques. Brooks was included in the first series of these mini plaques. Really a pretty nice display piece.

1985 HOF Gallery Collection mini bronze plaques

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Following suit with a 1984 Hall of Fame Metallic Plaque card #184

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[BaltOrioles]

In 1960 and 1961, Leesburg Florida was the home of the Orioles Class D affiliate in the Florida State League. Neither team was very successful on the field, but did produce a couple future major leaguers.

The 1960 Leesburg Orioles finished with a record of 53-80 in front of an average crowd of 249 fans. Sam Bowens is the only player from that team to play in Baltimore.

1960 Program

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If you think attendance in 1960 was poor, the 1961 Orioles averaged 156 fans, finishing with a record of 56-80. The Orioles went through three managers that year, including Billy DeMars and future Orioles coaches, Ray Scarborough and player/manager, Cal Ripken Sr. Future Oriole and no hit pitcher Tom Phoebus pitched to a 1-12 record.

1961 Program

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With such poor attendance figures, I feel very lucky to have found programs from both years.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

In 1960 and 1961, Leesburg Florida was the home of the Orioles Class D affiliate in the Florida State League. Neither team was very successful on the field, but did produce a couple future major leaguers.

The 1960 Leesburg Orioles finished with a record of 53-80 in front of an average crowd of 249 fans. Sam Bowens is the only player from that team to play in Baltimore.

1960 Program If you think attendance in 1960 was poor, the 1961 Orioles averaged 156 fans, finishing with a record of 56-80. The Orioles went through three managers that year, including Billy DeMars and future Orioles coaches, Ray Scarborough and player/manager, Cal Ripken Sr. Future Oriole and no hit pitcher Tom Phoebus pitched to a 1-12 record.

1961 Program With such poor attendance figures, I feel very lucky to have found programs from both years.

That stadium doesn’t look like too great of a field. When I was in HS we had nicer fields to play on than in Leesburg.

You’re correct; would think it would be almost nothing as far as memorabilia goes. Great looking programs!

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Did the matches when mailed arrive in this box? Notice on the side of the box; it states, "Universal Safety Match Books".

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Good question. I've never seen that box before, but it makes sense.

[ksfarmboy]

Bill that is awesome. Would love to thumb through those cards.