Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

216 – 4 August 2024
Today I am showing you a 1983 Maryland Magazine called “Sport Scene.” The magazine is dated April 1983 and has an article about Brooks Robinson. The article is short and celebrates his career and pending HoF ceremony. It is a short read but highlights some key moments in his life and talks about what he will say in Cooperstown, NY later that July. It has a nice couple of photos with information about Brooks’ story on audio and the 1966 Orioles Card Set order information. It is always interesting to be reminded or learn where things you collect were made available such as the audio tape and cards.

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217 – 5 August 2024
In 1976 Charles Linnett created a set of pictures on thick paper stock of MLB players. This included several Orioles. Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer appeared in the set. Here is a graded version of Brooks (highest graded). A few years ago I found the original artwork of Palmer featured in the frame today. Recently, I found a sealed picture by Linnett of Palmer that was handed out to the fans. Within the packet is the Palmer picture and on the other side is a document that welcomes the fan to Grant City / Charles Linnett Portrait Day. Would love to find a version of Brooks as well as the original art work.

[Chstrite]

218 – 6 August 2024
Today I am showing you a Type 1 photo of the Baltimore Orioles 1st African American ballplayer. Jehosie “Jay” Heard (1920-1999 debuting as a MLB pitcher with the Orioles as a 34 year old) was a left handed pitcher appearing in 2 games in 1954; twice against the White Sox. He pitched in 3 /13 innings with a W-L record of 0-0. He pitched in the Negro Leagues from 1945-1951. He also pitched in the Army during WW2. He had success with the Orioles in his first game on 24 April 1954 facing four batters successfully. His second outing on 28 May 1954 was not as great; he allowed 6 hits and 5 runs in two innings. He would return to the minor leagues until 1957. I am showing you a Type 1 photo that was used for his Topps 1954 baseball card. The photo is by Greer Stuidos, INC from Baltimore, Maryland. This photo is stamped April 1954. The photo is in great shape and pretty cool it was included on the Topps Card as an inset.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

218 – 6 August 2024
Today I am showing you a Type 1 photo of the Baltimore Orioles 1st African American ballplayer. Jehosie “Jay” Heard (1920-1999 debuting as a MLB pitcher with the Orioles as a 34 year old) was a left handed pitcher appearing in 2 games in 1954; twice against the White Sox. He pitched in 3 /13 innings with a W-L record of 0-0. He pitched in the Negro Leagues from 1945-1951. He also pitched in the Army during WW2. He had success with the Orioles in his first game on 24 April 1954 facing four batters successfully. His second outing on 28 May 1954 was not as great; he allowed 6 hits and 5 runs in two innings. He would return to the minor leagues until 1957. I am showing you a Type 1 photo that was used for his Topps 1954 baseball card. The photo is by Greer Stuidos, INC from Baltimore, Maryland. This photo is stamped April 1954. The photo is in great shape and pretty cool it was included on the Topps Card as an inset.

That’s a very nice photo. I’m assuming that was taken in Arizona during spring training. Think it makes the photo even better since the photo is used on his baseball card.

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I agree, Mark. I really like that photo and the card…especially how the photo was used on the card.

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219 – 7 August 2024
Recently found this small “Rocks” glass from the 76th WS from 1979. The glass is in great shape, measures 3.5 inches and makes a great display with other 1979 WS items.

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220 – 8 August 2024
Today I am showing you a July 31, 1983 HoF Induction Ceremonies Press Pass. This is pass number 282 for Brooks Robinson’s induction ceremony. I have quite a few items from this occasion but missing a actual ticket or reserved seating ticket, and HoF pin with a yellow ribbon for a “guest.” Also, looking for the game played at Doubleday Field on 1 August 1983.