Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 188 (July 6, 2020 – 188)

Today I’m picturing a 1997 Topps contract accepted and agreed to by Brooks Robinson. Brooks was agreeing to autograph 1,000 reprints of his Topps Rookie card and of course allowing Topps to pretty much use the cards any way they please.

Mark,

Very interesting and cool piece. It leads me to a couple questions. It looks like part of the deal was to give Brooks 100 cards for himself. Does that me he received 10% of the autographed cards back for his own use or did he receive cards that weren't autographed.

When I had my "Pro Debut" with Aberdeen in 2014, I asked the Topps representative at the game if I could have 20-25 of my cards, when they were printed, for family and friends. I got zero... I had to pick them up off dealers to pass out to people.

[ripfan008]

Good afternoon,

Here's a signed photo of Brooks, I'm guessing from a personal appearance at a Value City Furniture Store.

Value City Brooks Robinson photo.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Good afternoon,

Here's a signed photo of Brooks, I'm guessing from a personal appearance at a Value City Furniture Store.

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I would think so. Is it larger than an 8x10?

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

I would think so. Is it larger than an 8x10?

Hi Mark,

No, it is an 8 x 10.

[Mark70Z]

Day 189 (July 7, 2020 – 189)

I haven’t had this poster framed yet and as you can see just took a quick photo of it (sorry about that). I would assume the poster is from 1976 since it pictures Reggie which, as you know, was his only year on the Orioles. The Orioles illustrated poster is by Jack Davis, of MAD Magazine fame, and measures around 18”x24”. The poster is an ad for Natty Boh and shows all the Oriole stars of the day. You can see Brooks is drawn with a vacuum cleaner for arms; love it!

1976 National Bohemian Poster

Day 189 National Boh poster.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Hello all.

Please excuse today's post. I'll try and make it as Orioles related as possible.

You'll need a basic knowledge of Orioles uniform numbers to fully appreciate it.

196769 Postcards 03 - Copy.jpg 1978 Postcards 07 - Copy.jpg

Mark Belanger and Cal Ripken Sr both wore uniform #7

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Jerry Adair wore uniform #7, while Brady Anderson wore #9.


On July 7, 1979 I married my high school sweetheart. She certainly deserves thanks for putting up with me all these years and my collection taking over a good part of her house.


1992 Postcards 10 - Copy.JPG


Happy 41st Anniversary to the love of my life

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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Hello all.

Please excuse today's post. I'll try and make it as Orioles related as possible.

You'll need a basic knowledge of Orioles uniform numbers to fully appreciate it.

Mark Belanger and Cal Ripken Sr both wore uniform #7

Jerry Adair wore uniform #7, while Brady Anderson wore #9.

On July 7, 1979 I married my high school sweetheart. She certainly deserves thanks for putting up with me all these years and my collection taking over a good part of her house.

Happy 41st Anniversary to the love of my life

Alan:

Happy Anniversary to you & your wife! I'll never forget your Anniversary because today is also my birthday

When I turned 50 a few years ago, I got this thoughtful gift from Cal Jr.:



I'll have to look it up (unless someone here knows it) but I believe Brooks hit a milestone HR (a walk off perhaps?) on this date too!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Hello all.

Please excuse today's post. I'll try and make it as Orioles related as possible.

You'll need a basic knowledge of Orioles uniform numbers to fully appreciate it.

Attachment 408641 Attachment 408642

Mark Belanger and Cal Ripken Sr both wore uniform #7

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Jerry Adair wore uniform #7, while Brady Anderson wore #9.


On July 7, 1979 I married my high school sweetheart. She certainly deserves thanks for putting up with me all these years and my collection taking over a good part of her house.


Attachment 408646


Happy 41st Anniversary to the love of my life

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Alan,

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Hope you two have an awesome day!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

Very interesting and cool piece. It leads me to a couple questions. It looks like part of the deal was to give Brooks 100 cards for himself. Does that me he received 10% of the autographed cards back for his own use or did he receive cards that weren't autographed.

When I had my "Pro Debut" with Aberdeen in 2014, I asked the Topps representative at the game if I could have 20-25 of my cards, when they were printed, for family and friends. I got zero... I had to pick them up off dealers to pass out to people.

Good question. I would think it would be just the cards w/o the autograph. My reasoning is, why not just sent 900 back if you’re just going to get 100 right back.

You had to buy the 2014 Topps Alan Strout card that you gave me. I guess I owe you some compensation.