Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Charlie,

Here's the 1965 Brooks Robinson team issued postcard and B&W 8x10 photo. The O's would use the same pose again in 1966.

1965 Postcard & 8x10 Photo

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I'm also including the Orioles 1965 spring training program from Miami. The cover featured Brooks.

1965 Spring Training Program

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On a side note, please give me a moment to rant.

Yesterday was the Orioles first spring training game in Sarasota since last years COVID shutdown. It was nice to see baseball in person, but not the same atmosphere I'm used to at spring training. Lots of changes as expected. One that hit me by complete surprise was the Orioles eliminating printed programs at the game. I was told I could download the program to my phone. What a bunch of BS... Have fun scoring the game on your phone. The plan is to go all digital at Camden Yards also. I am one who loves programs and have spring training programs, as well as many other publications, back to 1954. This is yet another example of the Orioles ignoring their older fans to cater to technology. First it was printed media guides, then yearbooks and now game day programs. I'm certain that the Orioles run of player postcards from 1954 to present will come to an end this summer. I'm not sure what to collect anymore.

Thanks for letting me vent....

[Chstrite]

Alan, thanks for the “vent.” I hope to see the Orioles annually in Florida next year. I am so excited to see a game at Camden Yards this year. My season tickets last year went unused. They gave me a 25% coupon this year and can’t wait to use it I promise to vent if they go paperless! Enjoy!

Thanks for 1965 Pictures. Your knowledge and collection is amazing.

[BaltOrioles]

The Orioles family has lost yet another member, with the passing of former Orioles manager Joe Altobelli. Joe managed the Orioles last World Series champions in 1983. Much of his time in the Orioles organization was spent with the AAA Rochester Red Wings in a variety of capacities.

A couple Joe Altobelli items

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[stevelucille]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

The Orioles family has lost yet another member, with the passing of former Orioles manager Joe Altobelli. Joe managed the Orioles last World Series champions in 1983. Much of his time in the Orioles organization was spent with the AAA Rochester Red Wings in a variety of capacities.

A couple Joe Altobelli items

Attachment 443970 Attachment 443971

A class individual in every way.

[roarfrom34]

Tough Week Indeed; RIP Joe

[ksfarmboy]

Sad to hear about Joe. Glad he got his ring.

[Chstrite]

Good afternoon on this cold Maryland Sunday! This week (as promised) I will provide a list of items on the 1966 slots on Brooks' master. Starting at the left is the 1966 Topps Rub-Offs. This is example is one of 11 GEM (PSA 10). The rub-off came in the Topps Wax Pack; 120 total with 23 hall of famers. Next is the Topps PSA 9 regular card of Brooks. There are 36 PSA 9s and only 1 PSA 10. This card is not cheap but a lower grade is very affordable. I had aspirations of "winning" the PSA 10 at auction but bowed out early. It ultimately sold for $27K or so plus the buyers premium. I like the 1966 Topps set but not that much! The 1966 Orioles Team card is one of 33 PSA 9s. Nothing really special. The 1966 Topps Venezuelan Orioles Team card is a mid-grade (PSA 5) with 5 graded higher. Any Venezuelan card is hard to come by let a lone a PSA 5 so I was very pleased with this affordable find. The Remaining cards are the Bazookas (some of my favorite). The complete box is not so hard to find but they are pricy. This box is a PSA 5. Finding a higher grade is difficult. There are 3 other PSA 5s and as many as 2 graded higher. There are 16 different 3 player panels in 1966. The 1966 and 1967 Bazooka Boxes with Brooks are different but when you cut them down to a panel or single hand cut card they appear to be the same (same players and same numbers on the front of the two boxes but the 1966 Box has Koufax on the back and the 1967 has Mantle). The Bazooka Panel you will notice is graded as 1966/67 because you cannot differentiate between the 66 and 67 panels once cut away from the box. This one is a PSA 9 and has two peers and highest graded. The 1966/67 Brooks hand cut individual card has four peers and highest graded. Anything Bazooka is expensive, which holds true with all of these. You will be happy to know that "no" Bazookas were damaged to satisfy my ego or PSA master rating! The 1966 Brooks Master is fairly limited. You will be excited to know that the 1967 Master for Brooks has 18 entries with a lot of variety.