Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 252 (September 8, 2020 – 252)

In 1969 Topps did something a little different; they put stamps in their own 5 cent packs. Inside the packs you would get gum, a sheet of 12 stamps and one team album. There was a total of 240 stamps in the 1969 set.

1969 Stamp sheet

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1969 Stamp sheet proof

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1969 Stamp Album

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Day 252 d 1969 Orioles Stamp Album back.jpg

[ripfan008]

Good morning,

Mark, I really like the 12-stamp proof sheet.

Below are photos from a 1972 Gillette All-Star 8x10 sheet that includes the starting line-ups of both the AL and NL All-Star Team. Brooks is included as the AL starting third baseman.

Earl was the manager and Jim Palmer was the starting pitcher. Dave McNally took the loss that game.

Both the AL and NL were loaded with HOFers (and I think next year Dick Allen will join them as well). This would also be Roberto Clemente's last All-Star game.

Sorry about the glare, I didn't want to remove the 8x10 from it's holder, as it's on thin paper stock.

1972 Gillette front - Brooks Robinson.jpg

1972 Gillette back - Dick Allen.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Pressbox is a free Baltimore area sports tabloid size newspaper that comes out monthly..In the past I usually pick my copy up outside Rick Dempsey's restaurant after Oriole/Ravens games, unfortunately COVID has unfortunately stopped my travels down there.

I'm fortunate to have a relationship with the publisher/founder and he was kind enough to send me up their last two issues featuring both Brooks & Cal Jr. as cover subjects celebrating milestone anniversaries:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Pressbox is a free Baltimore area sports tabloid size newspaper that comes out monthly..In the past I usually pick my copy up outside Rick Dempsey's restaurant after Oriole/Ravens games, unfortunately COVID has unfortunately stopped my travels down there.

I'm fortunate to have a relationship with the publisher/founder and he was kind enough to send me up their last two issues featuring both Brooks & Cal Jr. as cover subjects celebrating milestone anniversaries:

Those are both nice; love the cover shots. i'll have to find a Brooksie one...

[Mark70Z]

Day 253 (September 9, 2020 – 253)

1965 The Sporting News Official Baseball Guide with Ken Boyer, Dean Chance and Brooks on the cover.

Day 253 a Publication 1965 TSN Official Baseball Guide.jpg

A full page in the August 14, 1965 issue of The Sporting News advertising a free Baseball Guide with a 26-week subscription to TSN.

Day 253 b Publication 1965 TSN August 14 Ad.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Difficult week in the baseball world with the passing of two Hall of Famers (Seaver & Brock) and just yeterday I learned that former A.L. President Gene Budig had passed away as well.

A few years back at the Baseball HOF Gift Shop I picked up this book that Budig wrote, which featured Cal Ripken Jr. on the cover. I then sent it to Mr. Budig who graciously signed and returned it:

[BaltOrioles]

Bill's post on Press Box newspapers reminded me of a publication I hadn't looked at in a long time.

Has anyone heard of Minor Matters? I would assume not many, since my one year 12 issue subscription turned into 8 issues quickly.

In April 1995, Minor Matters published out of Stow, Ohio debuted. It was supposed to be published twice a month from April-August and monthly in September - November. It covered all of the activity within the Orioles farm system, with stats, schedules and stories about O's prospects. I found it interesting and helpful while following the affiliates, but I must have been in the minority. By the 5th issue, they changed from twice a month format to monthly and by the 8th issue in November 1995, they were done. I believe Minor Matters also did several other teams including the Indians, Reds and others. I'm not sure if those fared any better.


Premiere Issue of Minor Matters in April 1995 featuring Armando Benitez

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Last Issue

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Good morning,

Mark, I really like the 12-stamp proof sheet.

Below are photos from a 1972 Gillette All-Star 8x10 sheet that includes the starting line-ups of both the AL and NL All-Star Team. Brooks is included as the AL starting third baseman.

Earl was the manager and Jim Palmer was the starting pitcher. Dave McNally took the loss that game.

Both the AL and NL were loaded with HOFers (and I think next year Dick Allen will join them as well). This would also be Roberto Clemente's last All-Star game.

Sorry about the glare, I didn't want to remove the 8x10 from it's holder, as it's on thin paper stock.

Alan,

I've never seen this item before; very nice!