Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

Here is something different. The 1962 Salada Coin Shield with a Proof Strip of all the Baltimore Orioles. Pretty rare. Brooks Robinson is part of this of course.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Here is something different. The 1962 Salada Coin Shield with a Proof Strip of all the Baltimore Orioles. Pretty rare. Brooks Robinson is part of this of course.

Charlie,

Very nice. Those shields are difficult to find without some kind of damage, cracking, etc.

The proof panel is from the updated 200 back coins, since it includes the Snyder and Estrada proofs. Are there any other markings? Could also be from the Canadian Shirriff coins. Not sure if there's any way to tell without the plastic coin.

Great pick up.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Here is something different. The 1962 Salada Coin Shield with a Proof Strip of all the Baltimore Orioles. Pretty rare. Brooks Robinson is part of this of course.

You know I LOVE the proof stuff and this is no exception.

[Chstrite]

Has anyone ever seen one of these? How can there be 2,000 and never seen one till recently. This vintage sculpture is a limited edition piece, numbered as 5 out of 2,000 made. The sculpture features Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles.

[roarfrom34]

Learned that catcher Dave Van Gorder passed away recently, who played a handful of games with the Orioles in '87...

Ironically his last MLB appearance was on 07/11/87, which was Bill Ripken's historical debut (first time in history that a manager managed two sons in a game):

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Has anyone ever seen one of these? How can there be 2,000 and never seen one till recently. This vintage sculpture is a limited edition piece, numbered as 5 out of 2,000 made. The sculpture features Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles.

Charlie

I think the Brenn Very sculptures were discussed here at some point. They came out in the mid 1980's and Mr. Very offered two different pieces..One was the 3D wall hanging that you showed and the other was the figurine shown below (I have #66 of 971).

My suspicion is that when the initial orders came in, Mr. Very made enough to satisfy those orders (plus a few more) and that likely nowhere near 2000 pieces were made....

I'd be interested in other thoughts....

[Chstrite]

Hi, Bill. Thanks for the feedback. I have the one shown and it is one of my favorites. I am always looking for Brooks like statutes, dolls, Bobbleheads, stuffed animals, etc. I was not aware of this one by Very till I saw it on EBay. I bet you are right on them never hitting that 2,000 production run. Mine is #5 in the run so that is pretty cool. Hope others chime in. Thanks again.

[abambury]

A post on another thread reminded me of this item I had from collecting autographs as a kid.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Charlie

I think the Brenn Very sculptures were discussed here at some point. They came out in the mid 1980's and Mr. Very offered two different pieces..One was the 3D wall hanging that you showed and the other was the figurine shown below (I have #66 of 971).

My suspicion is that when the initial orders came in, Mr. Very made enough to satisfy those orders (plus a few more) and that likely nowhere near 2000 pieces were made....

I'd be interested in other thoughts....

I see a lot more of the figurines thru the years, but only a few of the wall hanging piece. I purchased both pieces together, I believe in the early 90’s. I agree that nowhere near that many were produced.

[roarfrom34]

Eddie Fisher who pitched in the majors for 14 years which included a 90 game stint with the Orioles in 1966 & 1967 unfortunately passed away on Monday at the age of 88:

[whiteymet]

For those of you who did not see my other post:
Thought you might be interested to know:

Start saving your $$$$$$$

I have recently been consulted about 1961 actually 1963 Topps Dice cards.

I have been given permission to say that an UNCUT sheet of the complete set will be offered at auction most likely starting next month!

Once more permission is accorded I will post a photo with info about the auction itself

And YES there is a Brooks card on the sheet!

Cheers!

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Has anyone ever seen one of these? How can there be 2,000 and never seen one till recently. This vintage sculpture is a limited edition piece, numbered as 5 out of 2,000 made. The sculpture features Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles.

Charlie:

It reminds me a little bit of the Southland prototype statues in my post #69 in this thread from 2020

[Chstrite]

Fred, I recall your post a few years ago. Cut that Dice Sheet up and sell me Brooksie.

[roarfrom34]

recently acquired this unique 11 x 14 photograph that originated from the estate of long time Orioles minor/major league coach, Minnie Mendoza.

It's a group photo from 1980 Spring Training of all their minor leaguers players & staff (most likely taken at Biscayne College).....Among the players in this photo is a 19 year old Cal Ripken Jr.

[ksfarmboy]

Great find Bill! I’d also like to congratulate everyone as the Brooks thread has gone over a million views!