Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[roarfrom34]

The news hit earlier this afternoon that Tommy Davis had unfortunately passed away. As most Orioles fans know he was their first DH and played for them for four seasons (hitting .291 with a .327 OBP).

Here is a signed game used cap of his during his tenure in Baltimore:

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Hard to believe that 40 years ago today Cal Ripken Jr. homered on his first AB of the season off the Royals' Dennis Leonard for his first career HR.

In 1983 the Orioles had a calendar giveaway & this photo was used for one of the months. Fortunately I was able to have it signed by both Jr. & Sr. (as an aside, I've always wondered what was going through their heads when this handshake took place):

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Originally Posted by roarfrom34

The news hit earlier this afternoon that Tommy Davis had unfortunately passed away. As most Orioles fans know he was their first DH and played for them for four seasons (hitting .291 with a .327 OBP).

Been traveling and getting caught up. Sad to see another former Oriole pass away. I was a big fan of Tommy during his time with the Orioles. He was pretty productive with the O's during those few years.

Every Oriole deserves some photos.

Team Issued Postcards from 1973-74, 1975 and 2014 Alumni

197374 Postcards 04 - Copy.jpg 1975 Postcards 03 - Copy.jpg 2014 Postcards A03 - Copy.jpg

Team Issued Tadder 8x10 Photos

Davis, Tommy 2 - Copy.jpg Davis, Tommy 3 - Copy.jpg

[roarfrom34]

My son once again had the honor of performing the National Anthem last evening at Camden Yards...

[ripfan008]

Congrats Bill, that's awesome!

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Congrats Bill, that's awesome!

Thanks Mike...I was excited to be down on the field with him!

[stlcardsfan]

That’s awesome congratulations!

[ksfarmboy]

Pretty cool Bill and quite the honor!