Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

Mark, nice proof. I have not seen that or the graded one. I do have one in the sealed pack as you shared. Should have included. Thanks for the feedback.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Mark, nice proof. I have not seen that or the graded one. I do have one in the sealed pack as you shared. Should have included. Thanks for the feedback.

Scott has a ‘70 in the original plastic pack; would love to have an example to display. Hopefully he’ll post when he has a chance.

[roarfrom34]

learned earlier today that 1957 "Most Valuable Oriole" Billy Gardner passed away last week at the age of 96. He spent four years with the team appearing in 589 games (mostly as a 2nd Baseman); additionally was among the last surviving New York Giants.

RIP Billy

[Chstrite]

Day 8 – 8 January 2024

Switching up this week. In 1971 Brooks Robinson appeared in two Newspaper Posters. One from Baltimore and the other from Boston. A select number of Orioles appeared in the Baltimore Sun weekly. This group included Brooks. A total of 14 Orioles headshots. Brooks was first in the weekly publication. I imagine his poster is the hardest to find and the most expensive. The set is not easy to find but they are out there and affordable. A couple years ago I learned that Brooks appeared on a similar poster but in Boston on a national list of sports stars including Mays and Clemente. On August 8, 1971 (interesting…this is my father’s birthday). Brooks was on a very colorful Boston Globe poster in the field. This one I found 5 minutes after walking into the Philly Card Show recently. Having never seen one, I gave it a double take and bought it immediately. The two posters appear below. I like both but the Boston Globe copy is probably my favorite. Share more details if you have any other details. Anyone else have the Globe version?

[Mark70Z]

I do have the Boston example and like you I prefer this example, but really like them both. Thought the artist could have put a little more detail on the action shots of Brooks at the bottom of the piece; looks generic even though they do look like Brooks poses.

[Chstrite]

Day 9 – 9 January 2024
In 1959 and early 1960s Louisville Slugger had the below advertisement commemorating the MLB All Stars. The advertisement celebrates Louisville Slugger's 75th anniversary and features portrait images of former and current stars, including Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Joe DiMaggio, Honus Wagner, Hank Greenberg, and even Joe Jackson (20x14.5" visible dimensions). I believe the other advertisement of similar size is from 1960. This one features Brooks Robinson. The next advertisement commemorates the 1961 All Star Games (two All-Star games were played that year) and features portrait images of thirteen participants, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Roberto Clemente, Eddie Mathews, and Brooks Robinson (20.75x15" visible dimensions). The advertisement commemorates the 1962 All Star Games (two All-Star games were played that year) and features portrait images of twelve participants, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Roberto Clemente, Orlando Cepeda, and Bill Mazeroski (21x15.25" visible dimensions). If you look closely in the middle, you see a small Brooks Robinson autograph. Not sure how rare these are but find them interesting and full of HoF’ers to include Brooksie.

[ripfan008]

Here is one more example of a 1975 Hostess Brooks proof, this one with just the photo and a white border and a blank back.

1975 Hostess Proof Brooks Robinson_front.jpg

1975 Hostess Proof Brooks Robinson_back.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Here is one more example of a 1975 Hostess Brooks proof, this one with just the photo and a white border and a blank back.

Attachment 604717

Attachment 604718

Mike,

What type of proof do you think this is?

[ripfan008]

Great examples Charlie, I love collecting those Louisville Slugger posters too.

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 9 – 9 January 2024
In 1959 and early 1960s Louisville Slugger had the below advertisement commemorating the MLB All Stars. The advertisement celebrates Louisville Slugger's 75th anniversary and features portrait images of former and current stars, including Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Joe DiMaggio, Honus Wagner, Hank Greenberg, and even Joe Jackson (20x14.5" visible dimensions). I believe the other advertisement of similar size is from 1960. This one features Brooks Robinson. The next advertisement commemorates the 1961 All Star Games (two All-Star games were played that year) and features portrait images of thirteen participants, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Roberto Clemente, Eddie Mathews, and Brooks Robinson (20.75x15" visible dimensions). The advertisement commemorates the 1962 All Star Games (two All-Star games were played that year) and features portrait images of twelve participants, including Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Roberto Clemente, Orlando Cepeda, and Bill Mazeroski (21x15.25" visible dimensions). If you look closely in the middle, you see a small Brooks Robinson autograph. Not sure how rare these are but find them interesting and full of HoF’ers to include Brooksie.

[Chstrite]

Day 10 – 10 January 2024
I believe this poster is from 1966 wishing the Baltimore Orioles “Good Luck” as they competed in the club’s first World Series. I am not 100% sure it is 1966 but a few guys thought the same. I wish I had more information. It came folded. The creases are visible. It is very bright. It is on regular paper and measures 37.5 inches x 12.5 inches.