Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by stevelucille

I've noticed that too. You don't see them come up very often. I guess if you didn't get an Orioles yearbook or go to any games you might not have even been aware of them. Players used them for autograph requests, but I'm not sure how many of those the non-star players got.

Still you would think there were a fair amount around. Funny thing most of what I see are in decent shape. I don't think kids played with them too much.

Trust me, even for those of us actively collecting the Orioles team issues, the B&W postcards from 1954-1969 aren't that plentiful. That's why probably 75% of the 145 postcards I still need are from those years. You are correct that the stars like Brooks Robinson tend to be much easier to find that the fringe players. The Orioles have always printed the postcards on an as needed basis. In addition to autograph requests, the postcards used to be available for sale through the Public Relations Dept. I've never known the Orioles to sell them through their team stores. The biggest issue I run into condition wise are postmarks stamped on the front of postcards. I don't mind postcards with addresses and postmarks on the back, but really hate the fronts stamped.

Here are the 1964 team issued postcards. They are 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" and blank backed. I have 45 of the 50 known postcards. New variations sometimes surface, even after all these years. I'm missing Joe Gaines, Lou Jackson, Mike McCormick and second poses of Willie Kirkland and bob Saverine. I'm sure the Orioles did at least two printings during the season, as several players have cropping differences or new poses altogether.

1964 Orioles team issued postcards

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[roarfrom34]

Was saddened to learn this evening of the passing former Orioles pitcher John Miller, who pitched for the Orioles from 1962-67 and then had a long career as a Baltimore County firefighter:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Was saddened to learn this evening of the passing former Orioles pitcher John Miller, who pitched for the Orioles from 1962-67 and then had a long career as a Baltimore County firefighter:

Bill,

Sad news indeed. Thanks for making me aware of this loss.

[Mark70Z]

Day 161 (June 9, 2020 – 161)

In 1971 Continental Recordings, Inc. released a record entitled, BROOKS ROBINSON. Notice that it’s not just an interview by Chris Schenkel, but an “exciting” interview. Brooks recounts the 1970 World Series between the Orioles and the Reds on this vinyl.

1971 Vinyl Gatefold LP – BROOKS ROBINSON

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Open the album and you have the following:

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Included with the album was a glossy picture of the cover.

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[quitcrab]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 161 (June 9, 2020 – 161)

In 1971 Continental Recordings, Inc. released a record entitled, BROOKS ROBINSON. Notice that it’s not just an interview by Chris Schenkel, but an “exciting” interview. Brooks recounts the 1970 World Series between the Orioles and the Reds on this vinyl.

1971 Vinyl Gatefold LP – BROOKS ROBINSON

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Open the album and you have the following:

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Included with the album was a glossy picture of the cover.

Attachment 403985

I was unaware that the album came with the glossy picture. That has to be a hard item to find. I collect a few vintage rock albums and The Rolling Stones first album cam with a small poster/photo. It’s almost impossible to find especially without tape or thumb tack holes .

[roarfrom34]

Mark:

Thanks for showing the interior of the Brooks album....My copy still has the factory shrink wrap and I've never opened it!

Classic 1969 cover from The Sporting News signed by Brooks, Frank & Boog:

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mark:

Thanks for showing the interior of the Brooks album....My copy still has the factory shrink wrap and I've never opened it!

Classic 1969 cover from The Sporting News signed by Brooks, Frank & Boog:

I love that cover. I have the same one signed and in my upstairs hallway. Get to see it every day. Always makes me smile.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Trust me, even for those of us actively collecting the Orioles team issues, the B&W postcards from 1954-1969 aren't that plentiful. That's why probably 75% of the 145 postcards I still need are from those years. You are correct that the stars like Brooks Robinson tend to be much easier to find that the fringe players. The Orioles have always printed the postcards on an as needed basis. In addition to autograph requests, the postcards used to be available for sale through the Public Relations Dept. I've never known the Orioles to sell them through their team stores. The biggest issue I run into condition wise are postmarks stamped on the front of postcards. I don't mind postcards with addresses and postmarks on the back, but really hate the fronts stamped.

Here are the 1964 team issued postcards. They are 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" and blank backed. I have 45 of the 50 known postcards. New variations sometimes surface, even after all these years. I'm missing Joe Gaines, Lou Jackson, Mike McCormick and second poses of Willie Kirkland and bob Saverine. I'm sure the Orioles did at least two printings during the season, as several players have cropping differences or new poses altogether.

1964 Orioles team issued postcards]

Alan,

If you ever run into anymore of the ‘64 Brooks postcards (or any early year postcard) please let me know. Would love to add them...

[Mark70Z]

Day 162 (June 10, 2020 – 162)

How about a couple modern cards today? While I don’t really seek these out if I find them attractive AND affordable, I’ll pick ‘em up.

2007 Upper Deck Premier Remnants 4 PR4-RN

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2008 Upper Deck Premier PR4-BR

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Pretty nice-looking cards in my view.