Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

The Orioles used to send me a Christmas card each year as a spring training season ticket holder. I haven't received one for a while, but here are a few from years past.

Happy Holidays to you and your families..

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[Mark70Z]

This is the second day in a row that Net54 was down when trying to post in the morning. Let's see if they can make a turkey (bowling reference if you're unaware).

Day 346 (December 11, 2020 – 346)

1963 Baltimore Orioles The Savings Bank of Baltimore with facsimile autographs. The plastic ball is on the base very tight (or possibly secured) and I don’t want to crack the plastic because it is somewhat delicate, so it’s pictured the bank the way I purchased it.

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Late 60’s early 70’s ceramic baseball cap (ball head) bank. I think this Orioles baseball cap bank is from 1969 but could be off on the date. This example, as you can see, has “Baltimore Orioles” on the base while others advertised local companies.

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[ksfarmboy]

Sweet Orioles head bank! Looks in great condition.

[Mark70Z]

Day 347 (December 12, 2020 – 347)

Ok; here’s a 1965 Brooks Robinson premium photo likely advertising something. Hopefully you guys can help me find out what that something is. Is it the sneakers Brooks is wearing? I’m sure you wouldn’t wear sneakers taking grounders at spring training. That First Federal sign is predominant; maybe advertising the bank? It’s possibly something else entirely, but I don’t know what it is; is it even advertising?

I personally would rather have this photo unsigned, but this is the way it was purchased.

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[BaltOrioles]

We have discussed and shown some Venezuelan cards in previous posts, but mail day brought me the final piece to my 1964 Venezuelan set (Norm Siebern).

I'm close to completing several other Orioles Venezuelan team sets, but 1964 is the first one I've completed. The cards aren't mint, but still fairly nice for Venezuelan cards. The Brooks Robinson is one of the nicer cards, while the Robin Roberts should be upgraded someday.

1964 Topps Venezuelan Orioles team set

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

We have discussed and shown some Venezuelan cards in previous posts, but mail day brought me the final piece to my 1964 Venezuelan set (Norm Siebern).

I'm close to completing several other Orioles Venezuelan team sets, but 1964 is the first one I've completed. The cards aren't mint, but still fairly nice for Venezuelan cards. The Brooks Robinson is one of the nicer cards, while the Robin Roberts should be upgraded someday.

1964 Topps Venezuelan Orioles team set

Alan,

That's quite an accomplishment. The Venz cards are in extremely nice shape for what they are. Man, that Brooks looks like one of the best one's I've seen and FAR better than my example. Congrats on the completion of the '64 examples.

[Mark70Z]

Day 348 (December 13, 2020 – 348)

Cardboard Orioles directional sign for the 1966 World Series. This signed was displayed AFTER the Orioles won the Series and has the “World Champs” added to the sign. I’ve seen this same addition to the 1970 and the 1983 cardboard directional signs as well, but don’t have either example.

1966 Orioles World Series cardboard directional sign – World Champs

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I think the 1966 Topps Brooks Robinson #390 looks nice. Below is a blank backed example of the 1966 Brooks card.

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A common 1966 pennant from the 1966 World Series.


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Quote: "He was the best defensive player at any position. I used to stand in the outfield like a fan and watch him make play after play. I used to think WOW, I can't believe this." - Frank Robinson