Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

Here is my PSA Graded Wingfield PC of Brooks. PSA recognized it as 1960 and this one is post marked as 1961 and hand written by Brooksie.

[bswhiten]

Thanks Charlie. Any idea why PSA is grading these as Authentic?

[Chstrite]

I am not really sure. I am not sure any of the Wingfield BW Post Cards got a number grade. Killebrew colored version has a number grade. A lot of test issues and odd items get Authentic. Another issue is all the writing on this one. I am speculating on this one though. My guess is all the writing on it.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Here is my PSA Graded Wingfield PC of Brooks. PSA recognized it as 1960 and this one is post marked as 1961 and hand written by Brooksie.

For what it's worth, my guess is 1961. I don't know much about PSA, but I'm guessing the c1960, on the label, means circa and they aren't sure of an exact year.

Here's the 1961 Orioles team issued postcard, which uses the same photo.


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[Chstrite]

Day 111 – 21 April 2024
Another sticker I enjoy is the 1966 American League Champs oversized sticker. The sticker is yellow and maroon. I really enjoy the bird and the list of players. We were blessed with an amazing team in 1966 featuring Brooks, Frank, Palmer, McNally, Blair, Powell and a few others.

[Mark70Z]

Here’s a couple grabs from the Norman Rockwell Museum.

[Chstrite]

Day 112 – 22 April 2024
Today, I am showing the Coo-Coo Bird again, but with different context. This sticker is from 1970 or 1971. The Year of the Bird with the bird and orange letters was an amazing slogan and campaign for the Orioles.

[Mark70Z]

LOVE the angry Bird…

[Chstrite]

Day 113 – 23 April 2024
The Orioles relationship with local news and radio always had a special way of representing the Orioles with bright colors and slogans. I believe this sticker is from the early 1980s. WJZ sponsored this sticker (News Channel 13) with the “I’m a Bird Backer” slogan. I enjoy the color and simplicity of the sticker along with its News 13 connection with Baltimore.