Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 224 (August 11, 2020 – 224)

I really like the oversized, 3 3/8” by 5 3/8”, 1947-66 Exhibits which were manufactured and distributed by the Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago, Ill. As you know they are black and white with relatively heavy cardboard stock, unnumbered and blank backed.

1947-66 Exhibits

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1947-66 Exhibits signed

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[roarfrom34]

Back on the 1st of the month I shared my scorecards/framed display from Cal's 2000th consecutive game in Minneapolis...

Cal had another memorable event happen in Minneapolis which was back in April of 2000, when he got his 3,000th career hit (and I was very fortunate to be there).

About 10 years ago, I saw this Metrodome commemorative OMLB at the HOF gift shop and had the idea of having Cal Jr. sign it with both dates BUT when a friend got me this Metrodome used seatback (#8 no less) just a couple years ago, I had the idea of getting that signed with those accomplishments as well!

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Back on the 1st of the month I shared my scorecards/framed display from Cal's 2000th consecutive game in Minneapolis...

Cal had another memorable event happen in Minneapolis which was back in April of 2000, when he got his 3,000th career hit (and I was very fortunate to be there).

Bill,

Very nice items. They reminded me of a decal I picked up years ago that commemorated Cal's 3000 hits, but I can't remember the story behind it. Was this given out by the Orioles or some other source?

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[roarfrom34]

Alan:

The first home stand back from Minneapolis, the Orioles had a pre-game ceremony for Cal & I believe these decals were given out with a program purchase (I know they really wanted him to get that hit at Camden Yards).

Bill

[Mark70Z]

Day 225 (August 12, 2020 – 225)

I think SPORT magazine had some great looking cover shots over the years. This publication has been shown before, but it has one of the best-looking cover shots of Brooks in my view.

1972 SPORT June issue

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This is another SPORT magazine with Jerry West of the Lakers featured on the cover along with a feature article on Brooks. I was a Baltimore Bullets fan growing up and while a bit farther back than I can recall, but read that Jerry West had the Bullets number in the 1965 Western Division Finals. West averaged 46.3 points per game to beat the Bullets in six games.

1965 SPORT March issue

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

back on the 1st of the month i shared my scorecards/framed display from cal's 2000th consecutive game in minneapolis...

Cal had another memorable event happen in minneapolis which was back in april of 2000, when he got his 3,000th career hit (and i was very fortunate to be there).

About 10 years ago, i saw this metrodome commemorative omlb at the hof gift shop and had the idea of having cal jr. Sign it with both dates but when a friend got me this metrodome used seatback (#8 no less) just a couple years ago, i had the idea of getting that signed with those accomplishments as well!

so cool!

[BaltOrioles]

2010 launched the beginning of a publication entitled Orioles Kids. Printed four times a year, the magazine targeted young fans with player stories, puzzles and games. Nick Markakis was on the cover of the first edition. Eventually, an Orioles Kids subscription became part of the Junior Orioles program. It was also sold at the gift shops inside Oriole Park.

I'm not sure why, but Orioles Kids ended in 2018, after 35 issues. Brooks Robinson was on the last cover of the magazine and the only retired player to be featured. Nick Markakis, Adam Jones, Manny Machado and Zach Britton all appeared on three different covers.

First Issue of Orioles Kids magazine in 2010

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Last issue in 2018 with Brooks Robinson

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

2010 launched the beginning of a publication entitled Orioles Kids. Printed four times a year, the magazine targeted young fans with player stories, puzzles and games. Nick Markakis was on the cover of the first edition. Eventually, an Orioles Kids subscription became part of the Junior Orioles program. It was also sold at the gift shops inside Oriole Park.

I'm not sure why, but Orioles Kids ended in 2018, after 35 issues. Brooks Robinson was on the last cover of the magazine and the only retired player to be featured. Nick Markakis, Adam Jones, Manny Machado and Zach Britton all appeared on three different covers.

First Issue of Orioles Kids magazine in 2010
Last issue in 2018 with Brooks Robinson

I only have the Brooks example, but really like the format and photos used on these publications.

[Mark70Z]

Day 226 (August 13, 2020 – 226)

The 1971 Topps coins had 153 coins in the set and were issued in three series with different backs colored backs in each series. There were several different front patterns and the Brooks coin has a blue rim with the red inner boarder.

1971 Topps Coin #114

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1971 Topps Coin #114 proof

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[BaltOrioles]

The Orioles moved their AAA affiliate to Norfolk, VA in 2007. Since that time, the Orioles have played several exhibition games in Norfolk at the end of spring training, especially when the O's opened the regular season in Baltimore.

Exhibition Programs in Norfolk from 2007-2018

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However, 2007 wasn't the first time the Orioles ended spring training in the Norfolk area. The Orioles played the NY Mets a couple of times during Brooks Robinson's career.

1962 spring Training program

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1971 Spring Training program

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[BaltOrioles]

I thought I would get back to my roots today, by posting the Orioles 1965 team issued postcards. The postcards are B&W and 3.25' x 5.5". The set contains 33 cards and a few HOF players, including the first postcard of Jim Palmer. However, the key postcards to complete the set are Darold Knowles and Carl Warwick. These two were printed later in the season and are a quarter inch shorter than the others.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I thought I would get back to my roots today, by posting the Orioles 1965 team issued postcards. The postcards are B&W and 3.25' x 5.5". The set contains 33 cards and a few HOF players, including the first postcard of Jim Palmer. However, the key postcards to complete the set are Darold Knowles and Carl Warwick. These two were printed later in the season and are a quarter inch shorter than the others.

From my experience the '65 team issue postcards are tough to find. I have a Brooks example, but it was pasted in a scrapbook and it has the paper on the back. Maybe one day I'll find one in better condition.