Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Good morning Mark,

It sure looks like it could be used for that to me. The spring on this one works perfectly in the back. While researching the item before purchasing it, I came upon a Net54 thread from 2014 where you discuss it being a potato chip clip as well:

https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=196233

Also, thank you for the kind words about the 1972 Candy Lid Brooks. It's one of my favorites. And also my wife is one of my favorites for letting me spend that money to get a PSA 8.

You can’t trust everything you read 😳

[Mark70Z]

Day 166 (June 14, 2020 – 166)

While probably not that exciting and really not a game used item that was adorned during Brooks’ playing days the following are cleats that he used during old timer games. I know I have a picture of Brooks wearing one of the below pairs, and possibly both, and one came with the full uniform he was wearing for the game including the hat.

Day 166 a Pony GU Old Timers Game cleats.jpg
Day 166 c Equipent GU Old Timers Game cleats.jpg

Found one with Brooks wearing the Pony Cleats.

Day 166 b Pony Cleats OTG.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

In 1962 and 1964, Columbia Records produced sets of Auravision baseball player records .

The 6-3/4" x 6-3/4" records are quite baseball card-like in that they feature color photos on front and player bio and stats on back. They were originally issued as mail-in premiums through offers found on Milk Duds candy boxes and Meadow Gold milk cartons, and possibly in other ways. There were eight player records in the 1962 version and 16 in 1964. The 1962 seem to be harder to find according to most sources.

I really wish they had included Brooks Robinson, the the only Oriole is Jim Gentile from the 1962 set. I've never played it, so I don't know what the record says.

1962 Jim Gentile (front & back)

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[Mark70Z]

Day 167 (June 15, 2020- 167)

A couple of signed postcards showing Brooks late in his career with the white panel Orioles hat. I’m not sure who put these out, maybe Rowe, Broder or Bailey (maybe someone from here knows for sure), but I try to find examples of Brooks in different poses that I don’t have in my collection. Most examples I’ve picked are inexpensive and the postcards listed for higher prices are typically still listed.

Day 167 a postcard Brooks Robinson signed.jpg
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Day 167 c Postcard 1 back.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Not sure how many of you watched ESPN's 30 for 30 last evening "Long Gone Summer" about the McGwire/Sosa HR race in '98, but I enjoyed it.

As you know Sammy played one season with the Orioles in 2005 & here is his game used batting helmet (you may recall late in that season MLB teams applied American Red Cross decals to their helmets as a response to Hurricane Katrina):

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

As you know Sammy played one season with the Orioles in 2005 & here is his game used batting helmet (you may recall late in that season MLB teams applied American Red Cross decals to their helmets as a response to Hurricane Katrina):

Bill,

Very nice helmet.

Sammy Sosa's team issued postcard and 8x10 photo

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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Bill,

Very nice helmet.

Sammy Sosa's team issued postcard and 8x10 photo

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Very nice Alan; I don't believe I have seen either before

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 167 (June 15, 2020- 167)

A couple of signed postcards showing Brooks late in his career with the white panel Orioles hat. I’m not sure who put these out, maybe Rowe, Broder or Bailey (maybe someone from here knows for sure), but I try to find examples of Brooks in different poses that I don’t have in my collection.

Mark,

You know I love Orioles postcards. Postcards other than team issues are a great way to pick up fringe players, that the Orioles didn't print. I'm by no means an expert, but here's some info I've picked up over the years. Based upon the postcard back you posted, I would guess Jeff Morey and here's why.

Postcards from guys like JD McCarthy, Mike Andersen, George Brace, Norm Paulsen and Don Wingfield usually have their names either printed or stamped on the back. James Elder printed a number on his postcards. So identifying those postcards are relatively easy compared to some of the others.

I've organized mine based upon the handwriting on the back. Here are some examples.

Mel Bailey postcards usually have the name and year written in the corner

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Jim Rowe postcards tend to be lower quality, in my opinion, and names in all caps

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I have this Jeff Morey stamped postcard and try to match postcards based upon his writing.

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Here are examples of what I'm talking about. The two postcards on the left are by Mel Bailey. The Dave Criscione on the right in a Jim Rowe issue (notice lower quality photo) and the Terry Crowley I would label as a Jeff Morey issue. It's not a perfect science.

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A few Brooks Robinson postcards

Jim Rowe and two Mel Bailey postcards

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Unknown odd balls

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I would love additions or corrections to my theories

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

You know I love Orioles postcards. Postcards other than team issues are a great way to pick up fringe players, that the Orioles didn't print. I'm by no means an expert, but here's some info I've picked up over the years. Based upon the postcard back you posted, I would guess Jeff Morey and here's why.

Postcards from guys like JD McCarthy, Mike Andersen, George Brace, Norm Paulsen and Don Wingfield usually have their names either printed or stamped on the back. James Elder printed a number on his postcards. So identifying those postcards are relatively easy compared to some of the others.

Alan,

Thanks for the information and your theories behind the different postcards. I know I have some of the different varieties you mentioned and pictured. I’ll have to get them all together and sort through them and organize based upon the writing on the backs.

[Mark70Z]

Day 168 (June 16, 2020 – 168)

When I first started collecting the only way, I picked up items besides networking, was the Sports Collectors Digest. I’m sure there were other ways to look for items, but at the time I sure didn’t know about it. The magazine provided and avenue for sellers, buyers and traders of sports memorabilia and cards. I met several great people through this weekly publication and a few not so great as well. Once eBay came on the scene, I didn’t really use the magazine much and ultimately dropped the subscription.
I kept the examples of the SCD with Brooks pictured on the cover. Here’s a few of those examples:

SCD September 6, 1991 – signed

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SCD November 11, 1994

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SCD October 11, 1996

Day 168 c Publication 1996 SCD October 11.jpg