Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[OriolesHOF]

After doing the post-game show, Ric graciously took a few minutes to BS and sign his 1977 game used alternate orange jersey I just happen to have in my book bag. Yes, that is a trash container he is using as a table.

Actually, after Dempsey completes the O's post game show, he normally heads for his restaurant on Eutaw Street. Figured I'd bring the jersey that night to see if I could get it signed.

[ksfarmboy]

Great story and jersey Hal. Love those orange alternates and glad I have a few.

[OriolesHOF]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Great story and jersey Hal. Love those orange alternates and glad I have a few.

Thanks Clint, it certainly seems like you have a few of everything and more. Awesome collection!

When it comes to Jersey's, I mostly gravitate towards the GU flannel, can't resist the laughing bird patch. Just picked up a '56 Jimmy Dycks home gamer from the Heritage Auction last weekend. Should have it this week, I'll post picks. I'm trying to accumulate one game used flannel jersey, both home and away from each year beginning in '54.

[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

1954 Wichita Indians Season Pass

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[Mark70Z]

Day 138 (May 17, 2020 – 138)

Brooks waiting to take batting practice prior to the game. These are the same pictures of Brooks taken in 1971; the first an 8X10 and the second an 11X14 that’s signed by Brooks.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by OriolesHOF

After doing the post-game show, Ric graciously took a few minutes to BS and sign his 1977 game used alternate orange jersey I just happen to have in my book bag. Yes, that is a trash container he is using as a table.

Actually, after Dempsey completes the O's post game show, he normally heads for his restaurant on Eutaw Street. Figured I'd bring the jersey that night to see if I could get it signed.

That's a really nice looking orange alternate jersey. He has a great looking signature as well so that makes it even better.

[roarfrom34]

Mark...that's a real unique photo of Brooks with his bat in his back pocket!

Here is a 1978 rookie season alternate top of Gary Roenicke along with a signed 1982 Adirondack game used bat:

[BaltOrioles]

Nice jersey Bill. I'm a big Gary Roenicke fan. I'll keep the jersey theme going with a 1979 Al Bumbry orange jersey. I saw Al down to spring training this year and always enjoy talking to him.


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[Mark70Z]

Man, great alternative orange jerseys! Some great players as well...

[ksfarmboy]

Just watched game 7 of the 1979 World Series. O’s wearing their orange alternates. Still trying to figure out how Eddie Murray didn’t hit Tekulve’s first two pitches out with the bases loaded.

[Mark70Z]

Day 139 (May 18, 2020 – 139)


Happy Birthday Brooks!

Quote: "How many interviews, how many questions - how many times you approached him and got only courtesy and decency in return. A true gentleman who never took himself seriously. I always had the idea he didn't know he was Brooks Robinson." - Joe Falls of the Detroit News

On Brooks Robinson’s birthday I decided to picture a pretty cool poster. In the 70’s The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States put out some advertising posters of different predominant sports figures including Brooks. The B&W poster is around 17”x22” and states, “BROOKS! There’s nobody else exactly like him.” I know the poster has been posted before, but it’s one of my favorite setups on a poster and while it’s not uncommon, and it’s been shown before, it’s just COOL…

The 70’s Equitable poster

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Thought I would show the stamp on the back of the poster of where it was displayed originally. The red stamping is small; unsure why it turned out so large when uploaded.

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Also, have an Equitable ad that was in TSN that states basically the same statement that is on the poster, “There’s nobody else exactly like Brooks Robinson.” I have also included the George Loh print that was used for the ad.

TSN Equitable ad

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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Just watched game 7 of the 1979 World Series. O’s wearing their orange alternates. Still trying to figure out how Eddie Murray didn’t hit Tekulve’s first two pitches out with the bases loaded.

Clint...I haven't watched that game in years lol

People forget that even though the Orioles lost the series, the city of Baltimore still had a parade for the club the very next day. Everyone was in uniform, wearing the orange alternate tops.

A few years ago, I purchased this 1979 Mark Belanger jersey from a lady, who as a young girl attended the parade with her parents and when it had all concluded, Belanger removed his uniform top and tossed it off the stage to her. I've always wondered if it was the same one he wore the night before.



P.S. Happy Birthday Brooks!!!