Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

About 30 years ago I met a collector who became a good friend of mine who lived on the MD Eastern Shore. He had been friends with one of the pioneers of the hobby who lived nearby named Crawford Foxwell:

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While I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Foxwell, as one could imagine his collection was tremendous and my buddy would tell me that it included a Brooks Robinson complete uniform.

What the uniform actually was a uniform that Brooks Robinson wore at an appearance at one of his "Brooks Robinson Sporting Goods" stores (grand opening, etc) from the early 1970's. The story Mr. Foxwell told my friend was at the event (being the collector he was) he asked Brooks if he could get one of those uniforms. Brooks told him that the one he was wearing was a little snug around the shoulders and that he could have THAT one & a deal was struck on the spot and Mr. Foxwell walked out of the store with it.

In 1991 Mr. Foxwell passed away & my buddy knowing what a huge Brooks fan I was approached his widow and asked if I could purchase it from her directly.

Here is that uniform (it even came with stirrups, which I didn't show) & I had Brooks sign it on the interior collar at a Crown Gas Station appearance a couple years later:

Bill,

LOVE IT! There was a fellow in MD that had a kids example, with Brooks' number that I tried to acquire years and years ago, but it just didn't work out. Now I guess I'll have to bug you...

[Mark70Z]

Day 186 (July 4, 2020 – 186)

Hope you all have a great Independence Day.

A few items that have the 4th of July feel to them...

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[BaltOrioles]

Happy 4th of July to everyone.

The Appalachian League is a short season rookie league that for over 50 years included an Orioles affiliate in Bluefield, West Virginia. In 1976, the Orioles also provided players to the Pulaski Phillies. The Phillies were located in Pulaski, Virginia and a co-op team between the Philadelphia Phillies and Orioles.

The 1976 Bluefield Orioles finished 42-28. The roster included a few future O's, but none that made big contributions. Kevin Kennedy, Mark Corey and Dallas Williams.

The Phillies didn't fare as well ending up 32-38. The Orioles provided 13 players to the team, but the only player I recognized was Jesus Alfaro, who played in the Orioles organization a few years and ended up being a coach for the Bluefield Orioles and Aberdeen Ironbirds in the middle 2000's. The Phillies did have a nice 4th of July themed program.

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1976 Pulaski Phillies and Bluefield Orioles programs

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[roarfrom34]

Brian Roberts signed/inscribed locker nameplate from July 4th 2004:



Happy 4th everyone!

[ksfarmboy]

Happy 4Th everyone! Keep all the goodies coming. Love the bat Mark and the jersey Bill.

[Mark70Z]

Day 187 (July 5, 2020 – 187)

1974 Topps Stamps

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1974 Topps Stamps Vault photo

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1974 Topps Stamp Album

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Happy 4Th everyone! Keep all the goodies coming. Love the bat Mark and the jersey Bill.

Thanks Clint. Hope you had a great 4th!

[BaltOrioles]

Most of you probably know that as Brooks Robinson was nearing the end of his playing career in 1977, the Orioles featured him on the cover of one of their programs that year. Some may not know that the program has two variations, the regular cover and one that was used Sept 18th for Thanks Brooks Day.

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A "Gee Thanks Brooks" poster, reprinted from the iconic Norman Rockwell painting, was passed out to fans as part of the game on the 18th.

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FYI, the other two regular seasons programs from 1977 featured Lee May and Mark Belanger

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