Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[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.

Day 348 b 1966 Topps #390 blank back.jpg
Day 348 c 1966 Topps #390 back.jpg

A common 1966 pennant from the 1966 World Series.


Day 348 Pennant 1966 WS.jpg


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

[roarfrom34]

It's been reported that former Oriole Chico Fernandez who was struck by a car outside his grandson's home on Thanksgiving, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries last week.

While Fernandez played in 24 games with the Orioles in 1968 he is probably best known for surviving a near fatal beaning he took to the head while playing for Cal Ripken Sr. and the Rochester Red Wings:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

It's been reported that former Oriole Chico Fernandez who was struck by a car outside his grandson's home on Thanksgiving, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries last week.

While Fernandez played in 24 games with the Orioles in 1968 he is probably best known for surviving a near fatal beaning he took to the head while playing for Cal Ripken Sr. and the Rochester Red Wings:

Bill,

Thanks for the update. Sad to see another Oriole from my childhood is gone. Nice looking autograph. That can't be an easy one to get.

Crown used many of Mort Tadder's photos in their set. Unfortunately, the team issued 8x10 photo and postcard used the same pose.

Chico Fernandez Team Issued 8x10 Photo & Postcard

Fernandez, Chico 1 - Copy.jpg 196769 Postcards 13 - Copy.jpg

[Chstrite]

Hi, everyone. I have posted the Rawlings Photos in the past but recently added the 1965 Rawlings MVP Premiums Brooks Robinson to my Brooks Robinson PSA Master Set. I do not know a lot about this one but it is a nice addition.

Enjoy the photos.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Hi, everyone. I have posted the Rawlings Photos in the past but recently added the 1965 Rawlings MVP Premiums Brooks Robinson to my Brooks Robinson PSA Master Set. I do not know a lot about this one but it is a nice addition.

Enjoy the photos.

Charlie,

ALL look GREAT! They will make a nice display as well as a nice addition to the Brooks registry.

[Mark70Z]

Day 349 (December 14, 2020 – 349)

I think it’s time for the last snapshot photos of the year. Again, I mentioned it before, but LOVE snapshots (and a lot of other Orioles items…).

Here’s an early B&W snapshot that’s in a small frame. I can’t take it out due to part of it being stuck on the glass. Didn’t want to try to remove and damage the picture even though it’s not in the greatest shape anyway. Think this is just a great casual photo of Brooks. Notice the lady in the background with the cigarette checking them out.

Day 349 a Snapshot Early.jpg

Next up is a color snapshot of Brooks from June of 1967 on picture day.

Day 349 b Snapshot 1967 June.jpg

Finally, a signed B&W snapshot taken in Memorial Stadium on October 13, 1970.

Day 349 c Snapshot 1970 October 13.jpg
Day 349 d Snapshot 1970 October 13 back.jpg

[stevelucille]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

It's been reported that former Oriole Chico Fernandez who was struck by a car outside his grandson's home on Thanksgiving, unfortunately succumbed to his injuries last week.

While Fernandez played in 24 games with the Orioles in 1968 he is probably best known for surviving a near fatal beaning he took to the head while playing for Cal Ripken Sr. and the Rochester Red Wings:

Sad to hear. I was 12 years old and at the game when Chico got beaned. I can still remember the silence in the stands as he lay on the ground.

[Mark70Z]

Day 350 (December 15, 2020 – 350)

Today pictured is a 1962 Baltimore Orioles Black Face Nodder made in Japan. These Nodders (Bobbleheads) make for a very nice display pieces.

Day 350 a 1962 Orioles Black Faced Nodder.jpg

The 1962 Post Cereal Canadian set contained 200 cards. The player information printed is in both English and French. Of course, the Canadian version is harder to come by due to the distribution in the Great White North.

1962 Post Cereal – Canadian

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 350 (December 15, 2020 – 350)

Today pictured is a 1962 Baltimore Orioles Black Face Nodder made in Japan. These Nodders (Bobbleheads) make for a very nice display pieces.

Mark,

That is a very nice looking bobblehead and an extremely tough one to find. It reminds me that I need to update some information I just picked up on a Brooks Robinson Bobblehead from post #85.


From Post #85

Here is my contribution for today, but I'm afraid I need some help identifying this bobblehead. I picked it up 10-15 years ago, but haven't found anyone that has seen it before. I'm guessing it's from the 90's and it is fairly heavy. Some people I've talked to believe it's a custom, which is quite possible. However, both the Orioles on the shirt and Brooks Robinson on the base are raised up and not just painted on. Cool bobblehead that Brooks autographed before I got it. Anyone with any info is appreciated. Someday, maybe I can ask Brooks himself if he knows anything about it. There is nothing to identify either the manufacturer or a sponsor. Bobblehead collectors HELP!!!

2006 Brooks Robinson (LA Dodgers Fantasy Camp).jpg

There is currently one on eBay and the seller says the bobblehead is from a 2006 Los Angeles Dodgers Fantasy Camp in Vero Beach, FL. Based upon the time frame I picked the bobblehead up, that is feasible. I'm not sure why Brooks would have been at a Dodgers Fantasy Camp. The seller doesn't know how many were produced, but this is the only other one I've seen. I think he had two, but the one on eBay is the last one he has. Interested in what it goes for..

[stevelucille]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

[B]Day 350 (December 15, 2020 – 350)



The 1962 Post Cereal Canadian set contained 200 cards. The player information printed is in both English and French. Of course, the Canadian version is harder to come by due to the distribution in the Great White North.

1962 Post Cereal – Canadian

Attachment 431227

One other thing about the Canadian Post cards is the photos seem sharper and there are slight cropping differences compared to the US cards

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by stevelucille

One other thing about the Canadian Post cards is the photos seem sharper and there are slight cropping differences compared to the US cards

I really like the 1962 Canadian Post Cereal cards too. It is much harder to complete the Canadian Orioles set, compared to the US version. I've been looking for the Canadian #32 Dick Williams and #36 Chuck Estrada cards for years and can't seem to find them.

In addition to the cropping differences between the US and Canadian cards, the US cards have cropping differences of their own. I discussed some of them in post #1807. Since then, I been able to confirm cropping differences in all the 1962 Post Cereal Orioles, except #31 Jackie Brandt. I assume there is probably a Brandt variation also. It looks like the variations are a result from the brand of cereal they were printed on.

Here are a couple more in addition to the ones shown in post #1807.

Dick Williams #32

1962 Post Cereal Williams.JPG

Hoyt Wilhelm #35

1962 Post Cereal Wilhelm.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 351 (December 16, 2020 – 351)

The last regular issued Brooks card Topps produced was the 1978 #4 Record Breaker. Below is the Record Breaker card on top of a cello pack.

Day 351 a 1978 Topps Cello.jpg

I try to post the unusual or unique items of Brooks and this is a ’78 Record Breaker #4, but this example is blank backed.

Day 351 b 1978 Topps #4 Blank back.jpg
Day 351 c 1978 Topps #4 blank back back.jpg

Then there’s a few proofs of the ’78 Topps #4 as well...

Day 351 d 1978 Topps #4 Progressive proof 1.jpg
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