Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 198 – 17 July 2024
Today I am showing you a 1975 Orioles Uncut Team sheet SSCP. Included is Brooks Robinson.

Charlie,

I really liked this set when it first came out. FYI - there are two variations of the Brooks Robinson card. The second variation has part of his hat cropped at the top.


1976 SSPC #3.JPG

[roarfrom34]

I always liked this set too....What I found neat about it was that the majority of the Orioles (and other A.L. teams) photos were taken at Shea Stadium (where the Yankees played during their stadium's renovation).

[Mark70Z]

I was going through some junk and came across a photo of Brooks I believe in front of the GORSUCH HOUSE. Unsure if I posted this before, but several items have been posted previously and thought this may be an interesting addition.

[roarfrom34]

Learned today that Jerry Walker a member of the famed Orioles "Kiddie Korps" passed away last weekend at the age of 85.

Interestingly, I never knew that Walker was the youngest pitcher to ever start (and win) an All Star Game back in 1959 (the second game played in LA) at the age of 18....More interestingly, this fact was missed last evening during Fox's broadcast from their list of rookie pitchers who started an ASG.

Mr. Walker was good to autograph collectors and one of my favorite pieces he signed for me over the years was this photo:

[Chstrite]

Nice pic, Mark. Brooks was a slick dresser. Agree…looks like Gorsuch.

[Chstrite]

Day 199 – 18 July 2024
Does anyone else enjoy vintage Oriole mugs? Here is an obscure one from F.R. Woods in Cooperstown, NY. The front has the Hartzell Bird. The back says Home of Baseball. The gold trim around the mug is nice.