Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 135 (May 14, 2020 – 135)

The Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago issued cards since the early 20’s and today I’ve pictured a Brooks Exhibit card from 1963. In 1963 there was a set of 64 Stat Back cards that had the statistics on the back in red.

I typically don’t collect variations, but my understanding is there are a few different tints on these 1963 Exhibit Stat Back cards. From what I have read in the past there are possibly three tints (Red, B&W and Sepia). Who knows; I just like the cards, but if any of you have any further input or corrections please bring them up.

1963 Exhibit Stat Back

Day 135 1963 a Exhibit Stat Back.jpg
Day 135 1963 b Exhibit Stat Back back.jpg

1963 Exhibit Stat back signed

Day 135 1963 c Exhibit Stat Back signed.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 135 (May 14, 2020 – 135)

The Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago issued cards since the early 20’s and today I’ve pictured a Brooks Exhibit card from 1963. In 1963 there was a set of 64 Stat Back cards that had the statistics on the back in red.

I typically don’t collect variations, but my understanding is there are a few different tints on these 1963 Exhibit Stat Back cards. From what I have read in the past there are possibly three tints (Red, B&W and Sepia). Who knows; I just like the cards, but if any of you have any further input or corrections please bring them up.

1963 Exhibit Stat Back

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Attachment 399761

1963 Exhibit Stat back signed

Attachment 399762

Mark,

I'm no expert on the Exhibit postcards, but do know there are several types featuring Orioles.

The first type are blank backs from around 1957-1966. Orioles included were Steve Barber, Jackie Brandt, Jim Gentile, Milt Pappas, Boog Powell, Brooks Robinson and Gus Triandos.

195766 Exhibit 01.jpg 195766 Exhibit 02.jpg

In 1962 and 1963, the cards were issued with the stats on the back. 1962 cards had stats up to 1961 and the 1963 cards had stats up to 1962.

The 1962 Stat Back Exhibits included Jim Gentile and Milt Pappas. The stats on the back were printed in both black and red. So two variations of each.

1962 Exhibit Stat-Back.jpg

The 1963 Stat Back cards included Luis Aparicio, Steve Barber, Jim Gentile, Milt Pappas and Brooks Robinson. The stats on the back were printed in red. There are color variations of the fronts. The two 1963 Milt Pappas cards show the B&W and sepia colors.

1963 Exhibit Stat-Back 01.jpg 1963 Exhibit Stat-Back 02.jpg

In 1980, Brooks Robinson was reissued in several color variations. This might be the red you are talking about.

1980 Exhibit.JPG

One other set that used exhibit cards, is the 1959 Dad's Cookies set from Canada. These cards are very rare. It's believed Dad's Cookies used exhibit postcards, with their ad printed on the back. The cards were stapled to bags of cookies, so staple holes are normal. Gus Triandos is the only Oriole.

1959 Dad's Cookies A.JPG 1959 Dad's Cookies B.JPG

[roarfrom34]

Great Exhibit cards...I've always liked those (never knew about those Dad's Cookies cards either!).

Some of you may remember Renata Galasso who was one of the early baseball card mail order dealers in the early part of the 1980's & who published a hobby magazine entitled Baseball-Hobby Card Report.

One of the very first publications that Cal Ripken Jr. appeared on was the cover of one of these magazines from the Summer of 1984. Here is the magazine and the original cover artwork done by famed baseball artist Ron Lewis:

[ripfan008]

I love seeing all of those Exhibit cards. I never knew the Dad's Cookies cards existed either (although I think that's Gus Triandos).

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

I love seeing all of those Exhibit cards. I never knew the Dad's Cookies cards existed either (although I think that's Gus Triandos).

You are correct. It is Gus Triandos. My editor must have been taking a nap. LOL

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Great Exhibit cards...I've always liked those (never knew about those Dad's Cookies cards either!).

Some of you may remember Renata Galasso who was one of the early baseball card mail order dealers in the early part of the 1980's & who published a hobby magazine entitled Baseball-Hobby Card Report.

One of the very first publications that Cal Ripken Jr. appeared on was the cover of one of these magazines from the Summer of 1984. Here is the magazine and the original cover artwork done by famed baseball artist Ron Lewis:

Ron Lewis did it right. That is one beautiful painting!

[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

1955 Official Scorebook for the Witchita Indians.

The minor leagues had really nice looking scorecards in my view.

Witchita Scorecard.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 136 (May 15, 2020 – 136)

I haven’t posted an Orioles nodder (bobblehead) yet so might as well start today. This is a 1961-1962 Orioles green color base.

1961-1962 Orioles Nodder

Day 136 a 1961-1962 Orioles Nodder.jpg

While this isn’t really an Orioles only piece it has their logo on it, and I like it so here you go…

1960’s F.R. Woods American League Megaphone

Day 136 b 1960's F.R. Woods AL Megaphone.jpg

AND a Manny’s Baseball Land to add to the mix of the hodgepodge of items today.

1961 Manny’s Baseball Land premium photo

Day 136 c 1961 Manny's Baseball Land 1.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Mark,

I like the Manny's photos, too. They are still relatively inexpensive and easy to find. In addition to Brooks Robinson, there are nine other Orioles in the set... Ron Hansen, Jim Gentile, Chuck Estrada, Marv Breeding, Jerry Walker, Gus Triandos, Milt Pappas, Jack Fisher and Jackie Brandt.

Hansen, Ron (Manny's Baseball Land).jpg

Gentile, Jim (Manny's Baseball Land).jpg

Estrada, Chuck (Manny's Baseball Land).jpg

Breeding, Marv (Manny's Baseball Land).jpg

Walker, Jerry (Manny's Baseball Land).jpg

Triandos, Gus (Manny's Baseball Land).jpg

Pappas, Milt (Manny's Baseball Land).jpg

Fisher, Jack (Manny's Baseball Land).jpg

Brandt, Jackie (Manny's Baseball Land).jpg

[BaltOrioles]

[QUOTE=Mark70Z;1980897]Day 136 (May 15, 2020 – 136)

While this isn’t really an Orioles only piece it has their logo on it, and I like it so here you go…

1960’s F.R. Woods American League Megaphone

Attachment 399971

Mark,

No apologies, I have that megaphone too. If you have ever been to Cooperstown, NY and visited the Hall of Fame, you know that baseball related stores and shops line the streets. F.R. Woods is one of the oldest stores in Cooperstown.

F.R. Woods sold an All-Star photo pack in 1971, similar to the Jay Publishing packs. The set included two Orioles.

1971 F.R. Woods All-Star Photo Pack.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

I'm no expert on the Exhibit postcards, but do know there are several types featuring Orioles.

The first type are blank backs from around 1957-1966. Orioles included were Steve Barber, Jackie Brandt, Jim Gentile, Milt Pappas, Boog Powell, Brooks Robinson and Gus Triandos.

In 1962 and 1963, the cards were issued with the stats on the back. 1962 cards had stats up to 1961 and the 1963 cards had stats up to 1962.

The 1962 Stat Back Exhibits included Jim Gentile and Milt Pappas. The stats on the back were printed in both black and red. So two variations of each.
The 1963 Stat Back cards included Luis Aparicio, Steve Barber, Jim Gentile, Milt Pappas and Brooks Robinson. The stats on the back were printed in red. There are color variations of the fronts. The two 1963 Milt Pappas cards show the B&W and sepia colors.
In 1980, Brooks Robinson was reissued in several color variations. This might be the red you are talking about.
One other set that used exhibit cards, is the 1959 Dad's Cookies set from Canada. These cards are very rare. It's believed Dad's Cookies used exhibit postcards, with their ad printed on the back. The cards were stapled to bags of cookies, so staple holes are normal. Gus Triandos is the only Oriole.

I really like the Exhibits, but do wish they used different poses for Brooks. I like the one they used, but a change, to me, should have been in order.