Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

Thanks, Mark. I was so sad to hear this news last week. I believe his obituary is on his FB page. Like you, Alan was a constant and huge source of information on anything related to the Orioles. His knowledge on cards, scorecards, photos, post cards and the oddest of odd ball stuff was unmatched. I connected with him several years ago and “bothered” him at least weekly. He was a genuinely nice guy. He actually visited my home last year and I met with him this year during spring training. His knowledge and personality will be missed. His collection with scorecards and photos/postcards were unmatched. Prayers to his family. Thanks, Mark, for mentioning this.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Thanks, Mark. I was so sad to hear this news last week. I believe his obituary is on his FB page. Like you, Alan was a constant and huge source of information on anything related to the Orioles. His knowledge on cards, scorecards, photos, post cards and the oddest of odd ball stuff was unmatched. I connected with him several years ago and “bothered” him at least weekly. He was a genuinely nice guy. He actually visited my home last year and I met with him this year during spring training. His knowledge and personality will be missed. His collection with scorecards and photos/postcards were unmatched. Prayers to his family. Thanks, Mark, for mentioning this.

Oh no, this is horrible news.......I know he hadn't posted much lately, but I figured that he hadn't acquired anything new.

Back in the spring of '23 I had the good fortune of going to a Spring Training game with him and afterwards going to his apartment (a short walk from Ed Smith Stadium) and seeing a portion of his amazing collection....

RIP Alan

[Lucas00]

Rest Easy Alan, not many people who consistently only post useful good information and stay out of drama and other stuff.

[ksfarmboy]

Sad to hear this news and always enjoyed Alan’s posts.

[ripfan008]

Oh no, that is devastating news about Alan. RIP.

[Chstrite]

This photo is from 1977 I believe based on my other team issued versions but has a Spalding logo at bottom. Had not seen this before until recently picked up on eBay. I can’t imagine Brooks using anything but Rawlings recall some adds later in life with Spalding.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

This photo is from 1977 I believe based on my other team issued versions but has a Spalding logo at bottom. Had not seen this before until recently picked up on eBay. I can’t imagine Brooks using anything but Rawlings recall some adds later in life with Spalding.

Well Spalding has all types of sports equipment so not just gloves. I don’t think Brooks used anything else besides Rawlings mitts during his playing days (even though he was known for using other players gloves). It’s possible he used a Spalding glove in the old timers games or some other related Spalding equipment. I do know there were Spalding endorsed Brooks gloves.

[Chstrite]

Hi, Mark. I am following all your comments and agree. I recall seeing something with Brooks and Spalding in past. He is a Rawlings man for sure.

[Mark70Z]

I know these were made for other teams. Here’s an O’s example.

[Chstrite]

Posted this on FB and thought to add here. In 1964 Rawlings marketed and sold the Big 8 Glove, which came in the below box. Not perfect, but it is 60 years old. This box is very rare. This box has been on my list for years. What I did not know, the 4 player panel comes on both sides. Like the name, there are 8 players on the box. Brooks Robinson anchors the one 4 player panel and Mickey Mantle the other one. PSA grades both the individual hand cut card and the 4 player panels. I have the Brooks Robinson panel graded and the hand cut card. Additionally, Rawlings featured the players on a larger photo to include a Brooks and Mantle variation and Boyer variation. Wanted to share a picture of this amazing box!

[Mark70Z]

The Big 8 box is awesome!

[roarfrom34]

today marks the 48th anniversary of Brooks retiring as an active player. He was on the roster (playing infrequently) however Rick Dempsey was coming off the DL and the club needed a roster spot (the announcement was made pregame and the Metropolitan Stadium crowd gave him a standing ovation)

Type 1 photograph from the St. Paul Pioneer Press:

[uyu906]

Great photo! - I remember learning of his retiring as an active player that day in 1977. As a 9 year old kid, hearing my favorite player retired made me cry. I still have several scrapbook pages filled with newspaper reports about his retirement from the next day.

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

today marks the 48th anniversary of Brooks retiring. He was on the active roster however Rick Dempsey was coming off the DL and the club needed a roster spot (the announcement was made pregame and the Metropolitan Stadium crowd gave him a standing ovation)

Type 1 photograph from the Minneapolis Star Review:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

today marks the 48th anniversary of Brooks retiring as an active player. He was on the roster (playing infrequently) however Rick Dempsey was coming off the DL and the club needed a roster spot (the announcement was made pregame and the Metropolitan Stadium crowd gave him a standing ovation)

Type 1 photograph from the St. Paul Pioneer Press:

Great photo! I remember when Brooks retired and I was upset about the news. Of course we all knew it couldn’t last forever.

[stevelucille]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

I did receive unexpected and sad news that one of my collector friends Alan Strout had passed away. He contributed so much to this thread as well as helped in a variety of ways off line since we met quite a number of years ago. He couldn’t be more helpful with his vast knowledge concerning the Orioles and their minor league partners. I’ll miss him greatly.

So sorry to hear this. Alan was a true treasure. His knowledge of all things Orioles was amazing. RIP Alan. You are greatly missed.

[whiteymet]

Does anyone have any information on a promotion Brooks did with a "Team Nabisco All Stars"?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Does anyone have any information on a promotion Brooks did with a "Team Nabisco All Stars"?

Are you referring to the Nabisco promotion in ‘93?

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Are you referring to the Nabisco promotion in ‘93?

Hey Mark:

No, I think 2000. See attached.

[roarfrom34]

I went to the 2131 30th Anniversary Game a couple weeks ago (which ended up being a great one) and was able to pick one of the game used bases the next day at their Authentics store:

[Chstrite]

Added my third AL AS Star Pennant at Memorial Stadium in 1958. Still looking for a NL version. Newest variant pennant is the maroon one at the top. Not sure if other colors exist.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Hey Mark:

No, I think 2000. See attached.

Fred,

I'm not really sure on the year of this Old Timers Game. It has Team Nabisco on the jersey so it may not have been a fully sponsored event by Nabisco. I know I have a snapshot photo, but it's in a box somewhere in my closet (maybe) so I can't see if there's anything on the back of the photo. Possibly can narrow it down from the front of the snapshot.

[Mark70Z]

Bill,

Very cool base for sure!

Charlie,

What cool pennants for the '58 AS game. Thanks for sharing.

[TCope64]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Fred,

I'm not really sure on the year of this Old Timers Game. It has Team Nabisco on the jersey so it may not have been a fully sponsored event by Nabisco. I know I have a snapshot photo, but it's in a box somewhere in my closet (maybe) so I can't see if there's anything on the back of the photo. Possibly can narrow it down from the front of the snapshot.

It's most likely from 2000. Nabisco held a nationwide competition among Wal-Marts to increase sales of Nabisco products and the store in Cheektowaga NY won. As a result they got to play the Team Nabisco All-Stars in a charity game at Dunn Tire Park on August 5, 2000 before the start of the Bisons game. The Nabisco All-Stars won, 22-6. Yogi Berra was the manager. Robinson didn't play third in the game - he was coming off knee replacement surgery which matches with the photo. Brooks played right field - where he allowed an inside-the-park home run.

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by TCope64

It's most likely from 2000. Nabisco held a nationwide competition among Wal-Marts to increase sales of Nabisco products and the store in Cheektowaga NY won. As a result they got to play the Team Nabisco All-Stars in a charity game at Dunn Tire Park on August 5, 2000 before the start of the Bisons game. The Nabisco All-Stars won, 22-6. Yogi Berra was the manager. Robinson didn't play third in the game - he was coming off knee replacement surgery which matches with the photo. Brooks played right field - where he allowed an inside-the-park home run.

Thanks for the GREAT detective work and photo!! Would this have been by chance Brooksie's last on the field GAME in a uniform?

[Mark70Z]

Man, I didn’t know Brooks played any Old Timers Games in the 2000’s. I thought it would be late 90’s. I’m wondering if this was his last OT game as well.

I’m wondering if the above photo wearing a Nabisco jersey is a different game than the one I pictured. It appears he’s playing 3rd during the game, he’s wearing a light cap, where the above is a dark cap and definitely a different glove.

[ripfan008]

Good morning,

Since the subject came up, I thought I'd post a store display from the 2000 Team Nabisco All-Stars promotion that I acquired a few years ago.

Brooks Nabisco All Stars Display.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Mike:

That's a great advertising sign! Thanks for sharing.......

I was able to pick up this 2131 30th Anniversary Cal Ripken Jr. promotional sign from their team store a couple weeks ago

[roarfrom34]

sorry duplicate post

[jjp3rd]

Was happy to pick up this early-career post card team set. The majority of the cards are signed.

[Chstrite]

Great discussion on the Brooks Nabisco stuff. Thanks for sharing. The jersey and advertising sign are very cool.

[quitcrab]

Finally landed this

[ripfan008]

Good morning,

In 2020, Mark shared his copy of a 1957 The Good Word magazine with an Orioles team photo of the cover. The Good Word was a bi-monthly magazine put out by Gunther Beer.

I recently found a May 1958 The Good Word magazine that also had an Orioles team photo on the cover. Brooks is the bottom right of the photo.

1958 The Good Word Orioles magazine_cover.jpg

1958 The Good Word Orioles magazine_Brooks_Robinson.jpg

[Chstrite]

Scott, most folks won’t appreciate your Bazooka box from 1965 is a complete box and how rare that is. I am not an expert but have a little experience and appreciate its significance. Congratulations.

[quitcrab]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Scott, most folks won’t appreciate your Bazooka box from 1965 is a complete box and how rare that is. I am not an expert but have a little experience and appreciate its significance. Congratulations.

Thanks Charlie. It sure is a tough item !

[roarfrom34]

Love the unique items i've been seeing lately on here...

I finally was able to have this 1977 RC Cola Can (flat/never rolled) signed by Jim Palmer as he walked out of Camden Yards on 09/21...

Funny thing is when he saw it he commented "that's an antique!" lol

[Mark70Z]

I’m with Bill; some great stuff here lately.

Mike - that Nabisco store display is super cool. I’m really about out of space in my small room so I only currently try to find smaller items, but that one would be an exception especially with the other greats pictured.

That’s the first time I’ve seen The Good Word magazine you’ve pictured. I used to try and keep up with all the publications with Brooks on the front/back cover, but gave up some time ago. It’s really neat and unusual to see something I haven’t seen or even knew existed before.

Bill - that is a great looking sign; very nice pickup. To me it seems like just yesterday the 2131 game occurred. I’m officially old (well have been technically).

I tried to pick up some of those RC unused/unrolled cans years ago, but never did. The auto makes it even better in my view.

John - great looking early autograph Brooksie postcard. Is there anything on the back? It doesn’t look like it was TTM, but checking. Neat to know what year it was signed.

Scott - that is an amazing pickup. While I’m seen numerous ‘65 cutouts with Brooks I have never seen a full box. Definitely rare.

[Chstrite]

Thought to share a recent auction win. This bottle opener appears to be from 1966 or so celebrating the Baltimore Orioles World Series appearance. It measures 12 inches. Unique item. Not as exciting g as some of the other recent posts. Never saw it before.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Thought to share a recent auction win. This bottle opener appears to be from 1966 or so celebrating the Baltimore Orioles World Series appearance. It measures 12 inches. Unique item. Not as exciting g as some of the other recent posts. Never saw it before.

That is NICE! I’ve never seen one of these as well. Great pickup.

[Balticfox]

The two Brooks Robinson cards I most covet are the Topps 1959 and 1960 ones.

[Lucas00]

To my knowledge the earliest known item from a martin family night. This program is to the 1962 Martin Family night, predating when they created special programs for the game. (See oriole gram)

And a 1965 Orioles score book with brooks on the front, I have seen a few but only a couple with Brooks, for some reason he is quite rare on the 1965 cover.

[Chstrite]

Thanks for sharing. I have quite a few things from Martin Family Night. I don’t have this program and the Orioles Gram. Thanks for sharing.

[ksfarmboy]

Great stuff guys! The last several items have been awesome!