Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Charlie,

I love these types of sets also. Interestingly, the photos used in the Pictures of Champions set are the same photos from the Mike Andersen postcard set. It leads me to wonder if Andersen was involved in the printing of the set or just let them use his photos.

There are 29 Mike Andersen Orioles postcards, but no Boog Powell. Maybe Boog wouldn't allow Andersen to use his photo. Thus no Powell in the Pictures of Champions set. The Andersen postcards are really nice quality, but very tough to find. I'm still missing the Brooks Robinson and second pose of Frank Robinson.

Here's the postcards I have

1969 Mike Andersen 01.JPG 1969 Mike Andersen 02.JPG
1969 Mike Andersen 03.JPG 1969 Mike Andersen 04.JPG
1969 Mike Andersen 05.JPG 1969 Mike Andersen 06.JPG
1969 Mike Andersen 07.JPG 1969 Mike Andersen 08.JPG

[Chstrite]

Alan, I did not know the relationship between the two sets (Orange Picture Of Champions and Anderson). The post cards are very nice. I have one (sadly). Both are nice but I prefer the bigger black and white version. This is helpful…I now know what to look for with the post cards. I think you showed me these before. Thank you!!!

[Chstrite]

Looking for these Brooks Post Cards:

1958-60 Thin Black and White
1961 Black and White
1961 Thin Black and White
1962 Black and White

Picture provided.

Email me at charles.strite@yahoo.com

[Chstrite]

Day 77 – 18 March 2024
My next and final regional issue Brooks Robinson appeared in is the Baltimore News Post (BNP) Orioles Scrapbook news paper cutouts from 1960 – 1963. The scrapbook cutouts are just that. Sometime in late winter / early spring a number of the players would appear in the BNP. Kids would cut out the players. You can see other information on the opposite side of the cutout such as sports information, news and advertisements. Each year, the cutout would have Orioles and Scrapbook at the top with the players photo, signature and player information. The 1960 version included 50 players look with player information and a cutout or card number. Brooks was number 10. Player statistics and the Hartzell Bird were not on the 1960 version. I like the note at the bottom right that says to “Clip Out and Save” with the scissors. I found this one to be the hardest to find. I have all but one (#49 Courtney). If anyone has an extra Courtney, let me know. . The 1960 BNP set included 45 different players, including Brooks. Like the 1961 cutout, details about the player was provided but no statistics. 1961 did not include a card number but the Hartzell Bird was added with a section for the player’s real autograph and a section to the left for holes to be punched out and placed in a binder; unfortunately, you will find many with the holes. The 1962 and 1963 versions were similar to 1961 but player statistics were added. The pictures for the 1960 and 1962 appear to be the same. The same is true with 1961 and 1963 picture. Unfortunately, these are not part of the PSA Master Set. I would love to find the missing #49 (Courtney) from 1960 and have plenty of 1961 – 1963 to trade.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 77 – 18 March 2024
My next and final regional issue Brooks Robinson appeared in is the Baltimore News Post (BNP) Orioles Scrapbook news paper cutouts from 1960 – 1963. The scrapbook cutouts are just that. Sometime in late winter / early spring a number of the players would appear in the BNP. Kids would cut out the players. You can see other information on the opposite side of the cutout such as sports information, news and advertisements. Each year, the cutout would have Orioles and Scrapbook at the top with the players photo, signature and player information. The 1960 version included 50 players look with player information and a cutout or card number. Brooks was number 10. Player statistics and the Hartzell Bird were not on the 1960 version. I like the note at the bottom right that says to “Clip Out and Save” with the scissors. I found this one to be the hardest to find. I have all but one (#49 Courtney). If anyone has an extra Courtney, let me know. . The 1960 BNP set included 45 different players, including Brooks. Like the 1961 cutout, details about the player was provided but no statistics. 1961 did not include a card number but the Hartzell Bird was added with a section for the player’s real autograph and a section to the left for holes to be punched out and placed in a binder; unfortunately, you will find many with the holes. The 1962 and 1963 versions were similar to 1961 but player statistics were added. The pictures for the 1960 and 1962 appear to be the same. The same is true with 1961 and 1963 picture. Unfortunately, these are not part of the PSA Master Set. I would love to find the missing #49 (Courtney) from 1960 and have plenty of 1961 – 1963 to trade.

These are very hard to come by and usually in not the greatest of shape. Your examples look extremely nice. Really like these type of oddball items.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Charlie,

I love these types of sets also. Interestingly, the photos used in the Pictures of Champions set are the same photos from the Mike Andersen postcard set. It leads me to wonder if Andersen was involved in the printing of the set or just let them use his photos.

There are 29 Mike Andersen Orioles postcards, but no Boog Powell. Maybe Boog wouldn't allow Andersen to use his photo. Thus no Powell in the Pictures of Champions set. The Andersen postcards are really nice quality, but very tough to find. I'm still missing the Brooks Robinson and second pose of Frank Robinson.

Alan,

Didn’t know about these particular postcards until you posted about them in the past. Do you know someone that has the postcards, or have you seen the Brooks and Frank examples, from this set? I don’t believe I ever seen either one.

I forgot to ask, but could you post a photo of the back or are they blank?

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

Didn’t know about these particular postcards until you posted about them in the past. Do you know someone that has the postcards, or have you seen the Brooks and Frank examples, from this set? I don’t believe I ever seen either one.

I forgot to ask, but could you post a photo of the back or are they blank?

Mark,

I don't have the Brooks Robinson postcard, but assume it's a similar photo to the Pictures of Champions card. I have 27 of the 29 Orioles. They are listed as a 1969 issue by most people.

Here's the second Frank Robinson postcard, that I still need, along with the back. It's a normal postcard style back with Mike Andersen's stamp. I have seen a few without the stamp, but the high quality of the postcard is easy to identify.

F. Robinson (Mike Andersen).jpg Mike Andersen Back.jpg

[Chstrite]

Day 78 – 19 March 2024
Does anyone else collect the Baltimore Orioles Pocket Schedules? I have collected them over the years. I really enjoy the older ones. I have seen a picture checklist out there but never tried to collect them all. I have a complete run from 1954 through 2023. They are harder to come by now but they were plentiful years ago. You would find multiple ones in the same year by different sponsors. I have a handful of extra if anyone wants to trade for that 1972 Crown Schedule with Brooksie. Today, I will start with the ones I have featuring Brooks. I show some from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. I am not aware of many others with Brooks but Crown did one of his likeness in 1972 that I have been looking for. The schedules in the picture below has him during his playing days and when he did the play by play announcing during his post playing days. If anyone has any others with Brooks, please share.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 78 – 19 March 2024
Does anyone else collect the Baltimore Orioles Pocket Schedules? I have collected them over the years. I really enjoy the older ones. I have seen a picture checklist out there but never tried to collect them all. I have a complete run from 1954 through 2023. They are harder to come by now but they were plentiful years ago. You would find multiple ones in the same year by different sponsors. I have a handful of extra if anyone wants to trade for that 1972 Crown Schedule with Brooksie. Today, I will start with the ones I have featuring Brooks. I show some from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. I am not aware of many others with Brooks but Crown did one of his likeness in 1972 that I have been looking for. The schedules in the picture below has him during his playing days and when he did the play by play announcing during his post playing days. If anyone has any others with Brooks, please share.

Charlie,

There's a very similar schedule with Brooks on the back for 1985.

[Chstrite]

Day 79 – 20 March 2024
I thought I would show more of my Baltimore Oriole Schedules from 1954 – 1978. The 1954-1978 are not easy to find and can be pricy. There are so many different varieties. Beer, food, radio, TV, and news papers, to name a few. I especially like the 1954 given it is the Orioles first year in the MLB. The Natty Boh is a nice touch. 1955 with Gunther, too, is very nice. The Birds in 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1964 are nice. I especially like the Decker Birds in 1963 and 1964. Some of the years can have as many as 5 variations, in my experience.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 79 – 20 March 2024
I thought I would show more of my Baltimore Oriole Schedules from 1954 – 1978. The 1954-1978 are not easy to find and can be pricy. There are so many different varieties. Beer, food, radio, TV, and news papers, to name a few. I especially like the 1954 given it is the Orioles first year in the MLB. The Natty Boh is a nice touch. 1955 with Gunther, too, is very nice. The Birds in 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1964 are nice. I especially like the Decker Birds in 1963 and 1964. Some of the years can have as many as 5 variations, in my experience.

Charlie,

Schedules can be a fun addition to anyone's collection. It used to be an inexpensive part of the hobby, as most are picked up for free at ballparks and stores. However that has changed, as many of the older Orioles skeds from the 1950's & 60's can go for big bucks ($100 and up) today.

I don't consider myself an Orioles schedule collector, but over the years I've accumulated over 700 O's skeds and another 600 plus minor league affiliates schedules. So I guess I do collect schedules. LOL I would guess the number of different Orioles schedules well into the thousands.

The best part is the variety. Here are a couple of interesting ones from my collection.

1965 George Palmer Beer Distributor matchbook skeds

1965 George E Palmer Beer DistributorsMatchbooks.JPG

1966 Clement J. Prucha for State Senate - 1970 National Bohemian Beer can

1966 Clement J Prucha.jpg 1970 National Bohemian Beer Can.JPG

1984 Lowenbrau Beer

1984 Lowenbrau Beer.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

I don't have the Brooks Robinson postcard, but assume it's a similar photo to the Pictures of Champions card. I have 27 of the 29 Orioles. They are listed as a 1969 issue by most people.

Here's the second Frank Robinson postcard, that I still need, along with the back. It's a normal postcard style back with Mike Andersen's stamp. I have seen a few without the stamp, but the high quality of the postcard is easy to identify.

Thanks Alan. Besides your photos of the postcards I’ve never seen these to my recollection.