Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[roarfrom34]

Mark...

Very nice vintage photos of Brooks....If you look closely at the Gold Glove one, it appears that Brooks isn't wearing his jersey...Appears to be a #2 behind the trophy?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mark...

Very nice vintage photos of Brooks....If you look closely at the Gold Glove one, it appears that Brooks isn't wearing his jersey...Appears to be a #2 behind the trophy?

Yes; probably just slipped on a jersey for the pic.

[Mark70Z]

Day 321 (November 16, 2020 – 321)

For November 16th I’m picturing a signed Don Wingfield postcard. I think they date these things as 1955-62 so I’ll go with that date range. This example is postmarked October 4, 1961 and as you can see the address is filled out in Brooks’ hand.

Day 321 a Picture Wingfield Postcard.jpg
Day 321 b Picture Wingfield Postcard back.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

I saw yesterday that the Orioles announced the passing of long time team photographer, Mort Tadder. Tadder served as the Orioles photographer for over 40 years. He is also known for his photos of US Presidents, the Beatles and just about anything related to the Baltimore area. A single post certainly can't do justice to all of Tadder's accomplishments.

I doubt anyone, even the smallest Orioles or Brooks Robinson collector, doesn't have some of Mort Tadder's work in their collection. He did B&W and color photos, team photos, head shots, action shots, front office personnel, celebrations, award presentations and just about anything that involved the Orioles. I know I must have 2500-3000 of his photos in my collection, not including the team issued postcards, which also used his photos.

We've seen many of his photos in previous posts. My favorites are the individual player 8x10 headshots available directly from the Orioles until 1999. His work included HOFers to the most obscure players. I can't pick a favorite photo, but here are a few examples of different types.

Team Photos

1963 Team Photo (Morton Tadder)11x14.jpg 1978 Team Photo (Morton Tadder) 8x10.jpg


Publicity Photos

1982 Tadder 2.jpg


Headshots Photos

Robinson, Frank 1.jpg Gilliford, Paul 1.jpg

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Team Issued Postcards

1962 Postcards 06.jpg 197374 Postcards 02.jpg

[roarfrom34]

was very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Tadder & sadly learned just today of the recent passing of Foster Castleman who finished a five year MLB career by playing in 98 games for the Orioles in 1958...

Here is a Crown card he signed for me sometime in the 1990's:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

was very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Tadder & sadly learned just today of the recent passing of Foster Castleman who finished a five year MLB career by playing in 98 games for the Orioles in 1958...

Here is a Crown card he signed for me sometime in the 1990's:

Bill,

Thanks for the update, I hadn't heard about Foster Castleman. I don't have much of him in my collection, but here's a couple photos and a team issued postcard.


Castleman, Foster 1 - Copy.jpg Castleman, Foster 2 - Copy.jpg


195759 Postcards 03 - Copy.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 322 (November 17, 2020 – 322)

A 1977 Orioles parking permit, stamped Orioles Advocates, for an Orioles game during the season.

1977 Orioles Special Parking Permit

Day 322 a 1977 Special Parking.jpg

I only have ONE proof of Brooks’ 1977 Topps #285 (I don’t count the blank back; if you count it then it would be two proofs); sad, but true…

1977 Topps #285 progressive proof

Day 322 b 1977 Topps #285 Progressive proof.jpg

Today we’ll stick to the 1977 theme and picture a long strip of cellophane wrap that’s broken into three compartments known as a rack-pack. I believe I’ve shown one from 1977 prior, but here’s another for your possible enjoyment. Along with Brooks on the front we have Maximino Leon of the Braves and Johnny Bench with the Reds.

1977 Topps Rack Pack

Day 322 c 1977 Topps Rack Pack.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I saw yesterday that the Orioles announced the passing of long time team photographer, Mort Tadder. Tadder served as the Orioles photographer for over 40 years. He is also known for his photos of US Presidents, the Beatles and just about anything related to the Baltimore area. A single post certainly can't do justice to all of Tadder's accomplishments.

I doubt anyone, even the smallest Orioles or Brooks Robinson collector, doesn't have some of Mort Tadder's work in their collection. He did B&W and color photos, team photos, head shots, action shots, front office personnel, celebrations, award presentations and just about anything that involved the Orioles. I know I must have 2500-3000 of his photos in my collection, not including the team issued postcards, which also used his photos.

We've seen many of his photos in previous posts. My favorites are the individual player 8x10 headshots available directly from the Orioles until 1999. His work included HOFers to the most obscure players. I can't pick a favorite photo, but here are a few examples of different types.

Alan,

I really appreciate this post because I didn’t know that Mort had passed away. I met Mort over 25 years ago in Baltimore along with Lillian Crowley who worked along side him; such great people. Like you said, I’m sure we all have some shots that Mort took throughout the years. I know I have at least one item to post that I received from Mort prior to year end.