Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[roarfrom34]

I had this 2012 Postseason (ALDS) game used hat of Buck Showalter signed the other evening at the Reading (PA) Hot Stovers Banquet:

[uyu906]

Cool!

[Chstrite]

Very nice, Bill. Nice bat but partial to the older logo. Love seeing your stuff. The Hot Stove Banquet has been around for a while. I am sure it was a good time. I hope Buck was happy and healthy. I miss Buck.

[Chstrite]

William Earnest Harwell (January 25, 1918 – May 4, 2010) was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 seasons, 42 of them with the Detroit Tigers and 6 years with the Orioles (1954-1959), Harwell broadcast the action on radio and/or television. In January 2009, the American Sportscasters Association ranked him 16th on its list of Top 50 Sportscasters of All Time. His voice was amazing. Today, showing you a photo and letter on Orioles Letterhead from Harwell (dated February 27, 1955) to Art Flynn at Bowman Bubble Gum series to use his photo. Not sure exactly what series is referenced but thought to share. Harwell was once traded from the Crackers to the Dodgers for a minor league catcher to become the manager of the Crackers in Atlanta. Thus, Ernie became the only PA announcer to be traded for a ball player.

[wdwfan]

I don't think anyone collects Brooks. I say that because I listed a PSA card of his ... PSA! It's gotten 200 views and not one ounce of interest despite it being 1/4 off comps. Crazy. I thought he was kind of popular. Guess not.

[Chstrite]

Plenty of Brooks collectors. I am one. Depends on what you are selling, condition, and price. Show us.

[Chstrite]

1961 Topps Brooks Robinson. Comps on a PSA 4 is about $31.65, per VCP. Not sure there is a huge market for a PSA 4. In t is nice but just my feedback. Your price is at comp so that might be the issue given how plentiful this card is at a lower grade. Hope this helps.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

William Earnest Harwell (January 25, 1918 – May 4, 2010) was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 seasons, 42 of them with the Detroit Tigers and 6 years with the Orioles (1954-1959), Harwell broadcast the action on radio and/or television. His voice was amazing. Harwell was once traded from the Crackers to the Dodgers for a minor league catcher to become the manager of the Crackers in Atlanta. Thus, Ernie became the only PA announcer to be traded for a ball player.

Ironically the Orioles final opponent at Memorial Stadium in October 1991 was indeed the Tigers, so it was very fitting that Ernie was able to broadcast that game as well (I believe he worked an inning or two with Chuck Thompson as well).

[Chstrite]

Bill, His voice, Bob Uecker, Chuck Thompson, Jon Miller and Vin Scully!!!

Just amazing.

[Chstrite]

Recently discovered there are two different bumper stickers with the 1961 Baltimore Orioles tag line “It can be done in ‘61!” Found this one (unframed) and when I got it home I discovered it was different. I was excited to have a second one with my collection but learned it was different. Having it framed, of course. Pretty cool. I do enjoy the vintage stickers.