Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[roarfrom34]

On June 23, 1980 the Southern League All Star Team was scheduled to play the Atlanta Braves in an exhibition game in Jacksonville. The Charlotte O's represented on this All Star squad included a 19 year old Cal Ripken Jr., as well as the late John Denman & Drungo Hazewood. Ironically one of the team members was future Orioles manager Buck Showalter (who played for Nashville).

Unfortunately the game was rained out (the first rainout in Jacksonville all season).

Here is a program, roster & team signed ball from my collection that I obtained from the manager of this team, Jimmy Williams (who would eventually become an Orioles coach):

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

On June 23, 1980 the Southern League All Star Team was scheduled to play the Atlanta Braves in an exhibition game in Jacksonville. The Charlotte O's represented on this All Star squad included a 19 year old Cal Ripken Jr., as well as the late John Denman & Drungo Hazewood.
Here is a program, roster & team signed ball from my collection that I obtained from the manager of this team, Jimmy Williams (who would eventually become an Orioles coach):

Bill,

I love the program. It reminded me of a couple exhibition programs hosted by the Charlotte O's from my collection.

The first program is similar to the 1980 program. In 1976, the Charlotte O's hosted an exhibition game with the Southern League All-Stars and the Braves. It was the first year Charlotte was an affiliate of the Orioles.

1976 Charlotte Orioles (Exhibition).jpg

The roster included future Orioles Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. Other notables on the Southern League All-Stars included Dale Murphy and future O's pitcher Tim Stoddard, who started in the White Sox organization. I believe that Barry Barnell listed is actually major leaguer Barry Bonnell.

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The second program is a exhibition game between the Charlotte O's and their parent club in 1984.

1984 Charlotte O's (Exhibition).jpg

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Bill,

I love the program. It reminded me of a couple exhibition programs hosted by the Charlotte O's from my collection.

The second program is a exhibition game between the Charlotte O's and their parent club in 1984.

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Here is the Orioles team poster (sponsored by Armour Hot Dogs) that was given away that night in Charlotte in '84..I've always liked that '84 logo as well:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is the Orioles team poster (sponsored by Armour Hot Dogs) that was given away that night in Charlotte in '84..I've always liked that '84 logo as well:

Great poster! I liked the logo they used as well.

Hey, that was a great looking signed ball you showed as well...

[Mark70Z]

Day 98 (April 7, 2020 – 098)

I very much enjoy the Jay Publishing photos and try to pick them up either in a set and/or stand alone. Below pictured is an example from 1958-1962 Jay Publishing (seen them called ’61 as well); one of the Jays signed and one unsigned. I’ll let Alan sound in on the year; I’m sure he knows for sure… I just go by an “estimated” year 😊

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[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Today Clint has another nice game used uniform. This time around is a 1979 Kiko Garcia Orioles home jersey. In 1979 Kiko really became the primary Orioles shortstop replacing Mark Belanger for the most part.

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[roarfrom34]

For those looking for something good on TV during this quarantine, tonight at 7PM on ESPN, they will replay the historic 2131 game from September 1995, with Cal Jr. & Chris Berman discussing their memories before the game & Cal will share some additional memories in the middle of the fifth inning.

Here is a rare sign from Camden Yards from that historic night along with nice inscription from Cal:



Chime in if you were there that night!!

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 98 (April 7, 2020 – 098)

I very much enjoy the Jay Publishing photos and try to pick them up either in a set and/or stand alone. Below pictured is an example from 1958-1962 Jay Publishing (seen them called ’61 as well); one of the Jays signed and one unsigned. I’ll let Alan sound in on the year; I’m sure he knows for sure… I just go by an “estimated” year 😊

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Mark,

Your photos are from 1961. Here are the Brooks Robinson Jays photos by year. I can't really tell much difference between the 1959 and 1960 issues, but since I get them as team packs, I believe the years are correct. Jays must have reused the 1959 photo in 1960. The other years are easy to identify. As you can tell, Jays started using a different font for their photos starting in 1962. The 1958 Brooks photo is by far the toughest to find. There were two different sets of Orioles in 1958, but Brooks was only in one of the sets.

Tomorrow I'll list the Brooks Robinson photos from the team issued packs sold at the ballparks.

1958

1958 Jays 11.jpg


1959

1959 Jays 06.jpg


1960

1960 Jays 04.jpg


1961

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1962

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1963

1963 Jays 06.jpg


1964


1964 Jays 06.jpg


1965

1965 Jays 05.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

Your photos are from 1961. Here are the Brooks Robinson Jays photos by year. I can't really tell much difference between the 1959 and 1960 issues, but since I get them as team packs, I believe the years are correct. Jays must have reused the 1959 photo in 1960. The other years are easy to identify. As you can tell, Jays started using a different font for their photos starting in 1962. The 1958 Brooks photo is by far the toughest to find. There were two different sets of Orioles in 1958, but Brooks was only in one of the sets.

Tomorrow I'll list the Brooks Robinson photos from the team issued packs sold at the ballparks.

I knew you’d have them with all the correct years! Look forward to the team issues tomorrow.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

The roster included future Orioles Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. Other notables on the Southern League All-Stars included Dale Murphy and future O's pitcher Tim Stoddard, who started in the White Sox organization. I believe that Barry Barnell listed is actually major leaguer Barry Bonnell.

Alan,

Do you have any pictures of Eddie wearing the uniform that was pictured in the program?