Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

Day 366 – 31 December 2024 - My Last Post for 2024!!!
Can you believe this is day 366? Writing about something every day for 2024 about the Baltimore Orioles and my favorite player, Brooks Robinson has been a lot of fun. It has also been a lot of work and a little dedication. I enjoyed the research and learning more about the Orioles and Brooksie. I made a few mistakes that were pointed out but that is to be expected I guess. During the year, I learned a lot from many of you and made some new virtual friends and found some new items. I am sure I will miss doing this daily but promise to keep posting…I hope that is ok. Anyway, on this last day, I decided to show you my Brooks Robinson PSA Master Set since I have referenced it a “few times.” This set has been my passion for many years and I am proud to say it is 100% complete but remains #2. The #1 set is based on quality. My set has a quality score of 7.27 and the #1 set has a quality score of 8.04. The #1 set is missing at least 12 items. The set includes 308 mandatory items and about 10 optional items. The different items include baseball cards, pins, bottle caps, boxes, panels, discs, stamps, photos, test issues, items from different countries (Venezuela, Canada, and Japan), prints, post cards, discs, matches, paper cut outs, stickers, tattoos, rub offs, coins, and lids. The baseball cards dominate the set (about 175 items from different manufactures {Topps, Fleer, Leaf, Bazooka, etc.). My set includes about 135 items that are either highest graded or tied for highest graded. A few of my items are 1 of 1, meaning they are very rare and the only one graded. Some of the items range in cost from $10 to over $10,000. Some of the items could be worth more based on how rare they are and you simply can’t find them. I arranged the photos by size and years. You will notice the cards at the top, which are smaller from 1957 to 1978. The cards are from packs of baseball cards, hand cut from boxes or panels, and inserts to Topps packs. You then see the coins and pins followed by the Coca Cola Bottle Caps (Coke, Sprite, Fanta {Orange, Grape, Root Beer}, Tab, and Coca Cola King Size, and West Virginia Coca Cola. You then see some medium sized items followed by photos and larger sized items. The larger items are photos, box panels, prints, and boxes. I did a video and tried to go item by item. I watched it several times and each time I see / hear errors. Oh, well, I am not a film star or director. Enjoy the post and show us your items.
Here is the link to my video: https://youtu.be/NSAapT2XFCk?si=i899lCwtmUmQVB_R
It has been a pleasure and thanks for reading and commenting on my posts during the year. See you in the new year.

[uyu906]

Thanks Charlie - I have really enjoyed your posts this year about Brooks Robinson cards and collectibles!!

Best,
Rich

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 366 – 31 December 2024 - My Last Post for 2024!!!
Can you believe this is day 366? Writing about something every day for 2024 about the Baltimore Orioles and my favorite player, Brooks Robinson has been a lot of fun. It has also been a lot of work and a little dedication. I enjoyed the research and learning more about the Orioles and Brooksie. I made a few mistakes that were pointed out but that is to be expected I guess. During the year, I learned a lot from many of you and made some new virtual friends and found some new items. I am sure I will miss doing this daily but promise to keep posting…I hope that is ok. Anyway, on this last day, I decided to show you my Brooks Robinson PSA Master Set since I have referenced it a “few times.” This set has been my passion for many years and I am proud to say it is 100% complete but remains #2. The #1 set is based on quality. My set has a quality score of 7.27 and the #1 set has a quality score of 8.04. The #1 set is missing at least 12 items. The set includes 308 mandatory items and about 10 optional items. The different items include baseball cards, pins, bottle caps, boxes, panels, discs, stamps, photos, test issues, items from different countries (Venezuela, Canada, and Japan), prints, post cards, discs, matches, paper cut outs, stickers, tattoos, rub offs, coins, and lids. The baseball cards dominate the set (about 175 items from different manufactures {Topps, Fleer, Leaf, Bazooka, etc.). My set includes about 135 items that are either highest graded or tied for highest graded. A few of my items are 1 of 1, meaning they are very rare and the only one graded. Some of the items range in cost from $10 to over $10,000. Some of the items could be worth more based on how rare they are and you simply can’t find them. I arranged the photos by size and years. You will notice the cards at the top, which are smaller from 1957 to 1978. The cards are from packs of baseball cards, hand cut from boxes or panels, and inserts to Topps packs. You then see the coins and pins followed by the Coca Cola Bottle Caps (Coke, Sprite, Fanta {Orange, Grape, Root Beer}, Tab, and Coca Cola King Size, and West Virginia Coca Cola. You then see some medium sized items followed by photos and larger sized items. The larger items are photos, box panels, prints, and boxes. I did a video and tried to go item by item. I watched it several times and each time I see / hear errors. Oh, well, I am not a film star or director. Enjoy the post and show us your items.
Here is the link to my video: https://youtu.be/NSAapT2XFCk?si=i899lCwtmUmQVB_R
It has been a pleasure and thanks for reading and commenting on my posts during the year. See you in the new year.

[BaltOrioles]

Charlie,

Nice job this year. I've been lucky enough to actually visit your home and see the collection first hand. Trust me, the pictures don't do the collection justice.

Go O's in 2025.

[ksfarmboy]

Thanks Charles for sharing your collection this past year and way to end it with a bang!

[Chstrite]

Thanks, Alan and Clint. Happy New Year!

[quitcrab]

Nice job Charlie! I looked forward to your post everyday.
Scott

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Day 366 – 31 December 2024 - My Last Post for 2024!!!
Can you believe this is day 366? Writing about something every day for 2024 about the Baltimore Orioles and my favorite player, Brooks Robinson has been a lot of fun. It has also been a lot of work and a little dedication. I enjoyed the research and learning more about the Orioles and Brooksie. I made a few mistakes that were pointed out but that is to be expected I guess. During the year, I learned a lot from many of you and made some new virtual friends and found some new items. I am sure I will miss doing this daily but promise to keep posting…I hope that is ok. Anyway, on this last day, I decided to show you my Brooks Robinson PSA Master Set since I have referenced it a “few times.” This set has been my passion for many years and I am proud to say it is 100% complete but remains #2. The #1 set is based on quality. My set has a quality score of 7.27 and the #1 set has a quality score of 8.04. The #1 set is missing at least 12 items. The set includes 308 mandatory items and about 10 optional items. The different items include baseball cards, pins, bottle caps, boxes, panels, discs, stamps, photos, test issues, items from different countries (Venezuela, Canada, and Japan), prints, post cards, discs, matches, paper cut outs, stickers, tattoos, rub offs, coins, and lids. The baseball cards dominate the set (about 175 items from different manufactures {Topps, Fleer, Leaf, Bazooka, etc.). My set includes about 135 items that are either highest graded or tied for highest graded. A few of my items are 1 of 1, meaning they are very rare and the only one graded. Some of the items range in cost from $10 to over $10,000. Some of the items could be worth more based on how rare they are and you simply can’t find them. I arranged the photos by size and years. You will notice the cards at the top, which are smaller from 1957 to 1978. The cards are from packs of baseball cards, hand cut from boxes or panels, and inserts to Topps packs. You then see the coins and pins followed by the Coca Cola Bottle Caps (Coke, Sprite, Fanta {Orange, Grape, Root Beer}, Tab, and Coca Cola King Size, and West Virginia Coca Cola. You then see some medium sized items followed by photos and larger sized items. The larger items are photos, box panels, prints, and boxes. I did a video and tried to go item by item. I watched it several times and each time I see / hear errors. Oh, well, I am not a film star or director. Enjoy the post and show us your items.
Here is the link to my video: https://youtu.be/NSAapT2XFCk?si=i899lCwtmUmQVB_R
It has been a pleasure and thanks for reading and commenting on my posts during the year. See you in the new year.

Amazing collection; you should be #1.

Thanks so much for the dedication to post on a daily basis. Like others have said I looked forward to viewing. Ohh, and please keep posting; look forward to updates or new acquisitions.

[Chstrite]

Thanks, Mark. Enjoyed yours a few years ago. Not sure what I will do tomorrow when I panic thinking I missed a post. Still have a few things to share. It was fun.

[Mark70Z]

Hope you fans have a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year!

[Chstrite]

Not sure if related to the Orioles but found this “BALTIMORE” vanity plate recently (see bottom right area of pic). I am pretty sure it is from the 1950s or 1960s. It is bright orange with black raised letters. Measures 13.25 x 6.25 inches. Includes some rust and wear. Compliments my mother plates.

[Chstrite]

Found these in some stuff I had put away for a rainy day to sort through. Looking for feedback.

Paper banquet program to say farewell to Doug DeCinces. No date included but assume it is around 1981 or 1982. Never seen before. He played last game I 1981 but traded January 1982. Would they send him off like this or was it later when he retired?

Next is a 1979 Unsung hero awards banquet at Hunt Valley Inn in Baltimore. Chuck Thompson MC’ed and Rich Dauer was guest speaker. Ice pic, bio and signature of Dauer.

Finally, a 1973 5th World Series folder but looks like what would have been a program or score card. It has no real content to it. Is it a prototype in anticipation of the Orioles beating the Athletics?

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Found these in some stuff I had put away for a rainy day to sort through. Looking for feedback.

Paper banquet program to say farewell to Doug DeCinces. No date included but assume it is around 1981 or 1982. Never seen before. He played last game I 1981 but traded January 1982. Would they send him off like this or was it later when he retired?

Next is a 1979 Unsung hero awards banquet at Hunt Valley Inn in Baltimore. Chuck Thompson MC’ed and Rich Dauer was guest speaker. Ice pic, bio and signature of Dauer.

Finally, a 1973 5th World Series folder but looks like what would have been a program or score card. It has no real content to it. Is it a prototype in anticipation of the Orioles beating the Athletics?

Charlie,

As a program guy, I absolutely love the 1973 World Series folder. If that was going to be the 1973 World Series program, it's the best O's cover I've seen. I sure wish they had won and printed programs. Very cool items.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Found these in some stuff I had put away for a rainy day to sort through. Looking for feedback.

Paper banquet program to say farewell to Doug DeCinces. No date included but assume it is around 1981 or 1982. Never seen before. He played last game I 1981 but traded January 1982. Would they send him off like this or was it later when he retired?

DeCinces was traded to the Angels in late January of '82, so I suspect this banquet program is from shortly thereafter, as he would be on his way to Spring Training.....When he retired from baseball in the late 1980's guys like Bert Jones and Joe Washington (who played for the Colts) were long gone..

I suppose since it was hastily put together, Brooks was unable to attend...Certainly a neat item that I've never seen.