Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

Day 320 – 16 November 2024
I found this photo many years ago from the Orioles Advocates celebrating Brooks Robinson’s Hall of Fame induction. It was given out at the Orioles Advocates 23rd Anniversary Banquet on November 5, 1983. The photo shows Brooks in his famous pink sports jacket during his HoF induction ceremony.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 320 – 16 November 2024
I found this photo many years ago from the Orioles Advocates celebrating Brooks Robinson’s Hall of Fame induction. It was given out at the Orioles Advocates 23rd Anniversary Banquet on November 5, 1983. The photo shows Brooks in his famous pink sports jacket during his HoF induction ceremony.

Really like that piece. Nice and professional looking.

[Chstrite]

Day 321 – 17 November 2024
Today’s photo is from 1965. Not sure if it is a Type 1 or 2 photo. The back of the photo describes Brooks 1964 MVP season last year and later describes the Orioles opening a series with the Angles on September 17, which again appears to be 1965. What a great photo of Brooks.

[Mark70Z]

GREAT looking photo…

[Chstrite]

Day 322 – 18 November 2024
Today is another photo of Brooks Robinson with Baltimore Radio TV personality Ron Menchine. This photo is from the late 1960s. Brooks seems preoccupied with something in front of him while being interviewed. Menchine worked with the Orioles in the 1960s through 1971.

[Chstrite]

Day 323 – 19 November 2024
Today, I am showing you a photo of Brooks Robinson mastering the art of blowing a bubble. Again, not sure if this is a Type 2 or press photo. On the back the photo refers to Brooks as a Hall of Famer and has a stamp from the United Press International. It has a 67 on top left.

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Day 325– 20 November 2024
Today, I am showing you a press photo featuring Brooks Robinson with Moe Drabowski and Davey Johnson from Game 1 October 5, 1966. The press photo is dated 6 October 1966. Moe pitched the final 6 2/3 innings in the series opener. On the back, there is a date of 11 October 1966 from the Library / Houston Post.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 322 – 18 November 2024
Today is another photo of Brooks Robinson with Baltimore Radio TV personality Ron Menchine. This photo is from the late 1960s. Brooks seems preoccupied with something in front of him while being interviewed. Menchine worked with the Orioles in the 1960s through 1971.

I was fortunate to become an acquaintance of Ron in the early 90's & found him to be an interesting guy. He had a fantastic collection (which is a story into itself) but specialized in postcards (eventually writing a book on the subject).

One minor correction I'd make is that Ron was the voice of the Washington Senators from '69 thru '71 (he was on the air during their final game when they had to forfeit due to fans storming the field in the 9th inning)...