Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[JollyElm]

Gotta be Paul Blair, yeah?

[BaltOrioles]

In my quest for all things Orioles programs and scorecards, I picked up this bound scorebook from the opening of Oriole Park in 1992. I don't know a lot about it's origin, but assume it was a give away to executives, etc as part of the stadium opening. I don't believe these were available for sale to the public. Anyone with info, feel free to enlighten me.

It has a padded cover, facts about Oriole Park on the inside, along with plenty of score sheets for the season.

1992 Orioles Scorebook

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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

In my quest for all things Orioles programs and scorecards, I picked up this bound scorebook from the opening of Oriole Park in 1992. I don't know a lot about it's origin, but assume it was a give away to executives, etc as part of the stadium opening. I don't believe these were available for sale to the public. Anyone with info, feel free to enlighten me.

It has a padded cover, facts about Oriole Park on the inside, along with plenty of score sheets for the season.

Alan.....These were given to members of the media...You are correct in that they weren't available to the public...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Gotta be Paul Blair, yeah?

I believe you are correct...

[Mark70Z]

Day 235 (August 22, 2020 – 235)

I’m probably in the minority, but I enjoy the larger cards put out by Topps. One of those examples was the 1971 Topps Super which was not only bigger, but thicker as well. There were 63 cards in the set measuring 3 1/8” by 5 ¼”, was borderless, and had rounded corners.

1971 Topps Super #59

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Next a Super proof that has the square corners and a regular back.

1971 Topps Super #59 – proof (regular back)

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Then there’s a square cut blank back version.

1971 Topps Super #59 – proof (blank back)

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[ksfarmboy]

I like them Mark! I like the square ones better than the rounded corner version! You guys have some great stuff!

[BaltOrioles]

From 1958-2010, Bluefield,WV was the home of the Orioles short season rookie level affiliate. Bluefield was one ballpark I never got to visit while they were an O's farm team. Bluefield is now a Toronto Blue Jay affiliate.

You would think that programs from the early years would be much more difficult to find than the newer ones. I've found the exact opposite to be true. Bluefield programs from the 60's & 70's are offered on eBay quite regularly. Programs from the 80's and 90's less often, while I never see programs from the 2000's for sale.

Bluefield and the Ottawa Lynx were probably the two toughest franchises I have dealt with. I would contact Bluefield each summer about a program. About half the time they would respond, which is why I'm still missing a few.

Sometime after 2003, the Orioles changed to a newspaper type program which also makes them hard to find, as many were probably tossed shortly after the game.

I'm still looking for 1987, 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2009 programs/newspapers

Here's a sample of some of the more recent Bluefield programs


1988 Bluefield Orioles - Copy.jpg 1992 Bluefield Orioles - Copy.jpg 2002 Bluefield Orioles - Copy.jpg


Newspaper programs from 2006, 2008 and 2010

2006 Bluefield Orioles.jpg 2008 Bluefield Orioles.jpg 2010 Bluefield Orioles.jpg

[roarfrom34]

I know I posted this program earlier in the year but here is a better scan of the 1978 Bluefield program signed by the entire team, which included an 17 year old Cal Ripken Jr.:



Here is an admission ticket to the very first game in Aberdeen Ironbirds history:

[Chstrite]

Good evening. Thought to share some cards from 1968 by Topps in the Brooks Robinson Registry. Between the US, Canada, and Venezuela Topps versions, you'll see there were a few different cards Topps offered. In the Master for Brooks, other companies made their versions, too. Thought to share the Topps Cards for 1968 on this post.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is an admission ticket to the very first game in Aberdeen Ironbirds history:

Bill,

Nice ticket. I'm sure you must have the program from the game. It still amazes me, that until 2013, the Ironbirds would print a new program each day.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I know I posted this program earlier in the year but here is a better scan of the 1978 Bluefield program signed by the entire team, which included an 17 year old Cal Ripken Jr.:

Bill,

That's definitely worth seeing again...