Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 70 (March 10, 2020 – 070)

Here we have a 1970 Baltimore Orioles player matchbook by Universal Match. I have a few matchbooks of the Oriole players, but don’t have all 24 in this set; may have to track them all down one day. The Brooks matchbook cover uses a familiar B&W photo of Brooks surrounded by an orange circle with Baltimore Orioles contained within the circle. I'm sure this has item has been posted before, but I really like the setup on these matchbooks.

1970 Universal Match Brooks Robinson matchbook

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The Orioles used this same image of Brooks on a lot of items. Here’s a 1969 Orioles picture pack using the same photo as the matchbook.

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[roarfrom34]

Alan:

I saw in the BST section of the Board you were looking for certain Aberdeen Pheasants team photos...

While NFS, I thought I'd share my 1964 Team Photo with Cal Ripken Sr. as manager as well as some future MLB players such as Jim Palmer, Mark Belanger & Eddie Watt:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Alan:

I thought I'd share my 1964 Team Photo with Cal Ripken Sr. as manager as well as some future MLB players such as Jim Palmer, Mark Belanger & Eddie Watt:

Bill,

Exactly what I'm looking for. Absolutely great photo. Thanks for sharing.
Here's the matching scorecard.

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[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Bill,

Exactly what I'm looking for. Absolutely great photo. Thanks for sharing.
Here's the matching scorecard.

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Thanks Alan.....

Love the scorecard.....Thanks you as well for sharing your wonderful collection with us!

Bill

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 70 (March 10, 2020 – 070)

Here we have a 1970 Baltimore Orioles player matchbook by Universal Match. I have a few matchbooks of the Oriole players, but don’t have all 24 in this set; may have to track them all down one day. The Brooks matchbook cover uses a familiar B&W photo of Brooks surrounded by an orange circle with Baltimore Orioles contained within the circle. I'm sure this has item has been posted before, but I really like the setup on these matchbooks.

1970 Universal Match Brooks Robinson matchbook

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The Orioles used this same image of Brooks on a lot of items. Here’s a 1969 Orioles picture pack using the same photo as the matchbook.

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Those matchbooks are great! Wish they did something like this for the Pirates

[Mark70Z]

Day 71 (March 11, 2020 – 071)

Pictured is a photo of one of the home-made stadium banners, “Beware of the Birds”, from the 1971 World Series which hung in Memorial Stadium. This is currently my lock page on my computer.

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1971 Orioles Press Pin

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A 1971 Scorecard from the Series

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This is how I remember the 1971 World Series; Jose Pagan getting tagged out by Brooks Robinson at third base at Three Rivers Stadium. The ending of the Series I try not to think about…

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Those matchbooks are great! Wish they did something like this for the Pirates

It is a pretty neat item and well set up in my view.

Day 71 I used to commemorate the '71 World Series, but did it with a lean toward the Orioles of course. The third party scorecard I pictured I've only seen a couple of times so probably hard to come by even though not the greatest looking item in the world.

[Mark70Z]

I just picked up this small cutout picture of Brooks and Manny Sanguillen last week from the '71 Series and failed to post it within Day 71. I pictured the same shot of Brooks and Manny in post #612 that was used for a book "Baseball: How to Hit and Run".

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 71 I used to commemorate the '71 World Series, but did it with a lean toward the Orioles of course. The third party scorecard I pictured I've only seen a couple of times so probably hard to come by even though not the greatest looking item in the world.

Mark,

Here are a few more third party scorecards from the 1971 World Series.

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[BaltOrioles]

A few more items from the 1971 World Series.

1971 World Series Press Hospitality Room.jpg 1971 World Series (Baltimore  Game 7).jpg
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1971 PressMedia Guide (World SeriesAL Publicity Office).jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Those matchbooks are great! Wish they did something like this for the Pirates

The complete set is shown in post #475, but here it is again.

1970 Orioles Matchbooks.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

Here are a few more third party scorecards from the 1971 World Series.

I've never seen the Dodge '71 scorecard before; neat item. You have such great items in your collection...

[Mark70Z]

I ran across this Orioles organization binder and thought I'd post now since we've been seeing awesome minor league items. As you can see on the inside is an Orioles sticker that states, "MINOR LEAGUE DEPARTMENT". Wonder what was inside back in the day...

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

I ran across this Orioles organization binder and thought I'd post now since we've been seeing awesome minor league items. As you can see on the inside is an Orioles sticker that states, "MINOR LEAGUE DEPARTMENT". Wonder what was inside back in the day...

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Mark,

Wow. I love it. My guess is that it is from either 1977 or 1979. I'm leaning towards 1979. I have the reports from 1978 and 1981. The 1978 is plain. The front looks more like the style used in 1981. Kate Patrick was in the Baseball Dept from 1977-1979. Too bad it's empty.

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[Mark70Z]

Day 72 (March 12, 2020 – 072)

This is a Cooperstown Bear, wearing a Brooksie #5 jersey, that commemorates the 1966 Orioles World Series victory over the Dodgers. There’s 1966 Baltimore Orioles embroidered on the left paw. It’s a nicely made item.

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[stevelucille]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 72 (March 12, 2020 – 072)

This is a Cooperstown Bear, wearing a Brooksie #5 jersey, that commemorates the 1966 Orioles World Series victory over the Dodgers. There’s 1966 Baltimore Orioles embroidered on the left paw. It’s a nicely made item.

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That is very cool! I love that they made the jersey look like a flannel.

[BaltOrioles]

A couple of Bazooka items that I don't think have been posted yet.

The 1959 Bazooka Gus Triandos and Hot Iron Transfer. The 1959 Bazooka cards are hard to find, but Triandos is a short print, so he doesn't show up as much as some others. I'm happy with the cut of mine.

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Hot-Iron Transfer

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[Mark70Z]

Very cool Triandos item. A favorite Bazooka example!

Regarding the iron on...is it large in size?

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Very cool Triandos item. A favorite Bazooka example!

Regarding the iron on...is it large in size?

About 5" x 6"

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by stevelucille

That is very cool! I love that they made the jersey look like a flannel.

They really did a pretty good job on the bear.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

About 5" x 6"

Thanks; they advertise it as being fairly large and I guess that's a decent size.

[Mark70Z]

Day 73 (March 13, 2020 – 073)

Today we have an advertising photo of Brooks in a nice suit along with a model. Does this photo scream the 70’s or what?!? I love the background color used in this photo as well as just the overall look. I’m not 100% sure, but I believe this is a photo used to advertise Hamburgers (not the food) the retailing clothing chain. I recall a Hamburger store where my father used to shop located in the Charles Center. Hamburgers ultimately closed shop in the early 90’s. Of course this photo relates to baseball as well; can’t you see Brooks with a baseball in his hand…

Brooks Robinson advertising photo

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[roarfrom34]

Mark:

Great photo....I've never seen that one before!

Here is another variation of a 1971 World Series ticket (blue):



July 1978 Sporting News cover signed by all the Starting Pitchers:

[BaltOrioles]

Columbus, Georgia hosted the Orioles 1956 Class A affiliate in the South Atlantic League. The Foxes finished 79-61, but lost to Jacksonville in the championship. A few players ended up in Baltimore. Marv Breeding was the most productive. Lenny Green and Ray Barker also worked their way to the majors.

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A few others from the 1956 Foxes included Jim Archer, Dick Fitzgerald and Dick Santaniello

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mark:

Great photo....I've never seen that one before!

Here is another variation of a 1971 World Series ticket (blue):

July 1978 Sporting News cover signed by all the Starting Pitchers:

Some neat items; really like the way you get items signed to make them more interesting.

Haven't seen the blue '71 WS ticket before now...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Columbus, Georgia hosted the Orioles 1956 Class A affiliate in the South Atlantic League. The Foxes finished 79-61, but lost to Jacksonville in the championship. A few players ended up in Baltimore. Marv Breeding was the most productive. Lenny Green and Ray Barker also worked their way to the majors.

A few others from the 1956 Foxes included Jim Archer

I don't know about you guys, but I really like the first year Oriole jerseys. It may be because you just don't see them that often; just cool looking in my eyes. Of course I LOVE the jerseys after the first year as well!

Also, I enjoy seeing pictures of players in Oriole jerseys wearing the number of a player that is remembered for wearing that jersey number. In this instance you have Fitzgerald wearing #19 and I just associate that number with McNally. I still haven't seen a picture of an Oriole, other than Brooks, wear #5 (except Frank for a photo when he first arrived in B'more). I know there were a few prior to Brooksie to do so.

[71buc]

I thought I would contribute a few Oriole items to Mark’s thread. All are related to the 1971 Series. I picked up these ticket stubs from the original owner. I love the writing on them. They each tell a story. The green press pass is very cool because game 2 was a rain out and the rain drop stains reflect that it was there. The original Type 1 Brooks and Pops photo originated from the estate of the designer of those funky 1970s bullpen carts. A few years back I purchased a hundred slides from the James Drake collection. He covered the series for sports illustrated. These are a few shots he took of the Orioles. The Louisville Slugger black bats originate from the collection of James O’Toole who was the Assistant to GM Joe Brown. The snapshot of the Pittsburgh celebration is not original but it’s so 70s and tacky I love it nonetheless. The parking pass was a gift from Mark the author of this post. Thanks again Mark! I have posted the mint in box Clemente and Robinson Rawlings WSS Special Glove before. Its one of my favorite items so indulge me please. In 1972 The Bucs played the Orioles in what was billed as Game 8 of the 1971 World Series. The ticket sales went to Children's Hospital. Sorry Mark the Bucs won that one too. The stub and program are a tough find. You can’t have a 1971 Series post without The Great One . Here he is in all his glory as captured by James Drake’s camera.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I thought I would contribute a few Oriole items to Mark’s thread. All are related to the 1971 Series. I picked up these ticket stubs from the original owner. I love the writing on them. They each tell a story. The green press pass is very cool because game 2 was a rain out and the rain drop stains reflect that it was there. The original Type 1 Brooks and Pops photo originated from the estate of the designer of those funky 1970s bullpen carts. A few years back I purchased a hundred slides from the James Drake collection. He covered the series for sports illustrated. These are a few shots he took of the Orioles. The Louisville Slugger black bats originate from the collection of James O’Toole who was the Assistant to GM Joe Brown. The snapshot of the Pittsburgh celebration is not original but it’s so 70s and tacky I love it nonetheless. The parking pass was a gift from Mark the author of this post. Thanks again Mark! I have posted the mint in box Clemente and Robinson Rawlings WSS Special Glove before. Its one of my favorite items so indulge me please. In 1972 The Bucs played the Orioles in what was billed as Game 8 of the 1971 World Series. The ticket sales went to Children's Hospital. Sorry Mark the Bucs won that one too. The stub and program are a tough find. You can’t have a 1971 Series post without The Great One . Here he is in all his glory as captured by James Drake’s camera.

Mike,

Those of course are some GREAT items shown; thanks so much for posting all of them. You already know that the WSS Glove box is a favorite of mine, BUT those tickets are AWESOME! From a personal perspective, at times, I like when there is writing on memorabilia items and this is one of them.

Hopefully you've already seen on this page items commemorating the '71 Series; most from an Oriole perspective, but the '71 Series just the same. Hopefully you've enjoyed them.

This '71 third party scorecard has already been posted recently, but here's the example from my collection. Hope you already have this one in your tremendous collection.

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Here's an almost realistic, almost to scale, and almost nice looking Orioles bullpen card shown in the picture with Brooks and Stargell for your enjoyment.

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[Mark70Z]

Day 74 (March 14, 2020 – 074)

This Transogram advertising cardboard piece is from 1969 and features the American League players that were in the collector series of figures. As you can probably see they have Frank listed as Brooks and Brooks listed as Frank. Reminds me of a Frank quote: "I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks (Robinson) and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers." It’s so funny that they say the figures are in “realistic action”; ha!

1969 Transogram advertising

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I’ll follow this piece up with the Brooks Robinson 1969 Transogram box along with the “realistic action” figure. Man, it looks like I need to pick up another Brooks Transogram box in nicer shape.

1969 Transogram

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I have the Brooks "card" cut out, fairly neatly, as well...

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 74 (March 14, 2020 – 074)

This Transogram advertising cardboard piece is from 1969 and features the American League players that were in the collector series of figures. As you can probably see they have Frank listed as Brooks and Brooks listed as Frank. Reminds me of a Frank quote: "I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks (Robinson) and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers." It’s so funny that they say the figures are in “realistic action”; ha!

1969 Transogram advertising

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I’ll follow this piece up with the Brooks Robinson 1969 Transogram box along with the “realistic action” figure. Man, it looks like I need to pick up another Brooks Transogram box in nicer shape.

1969 Transogram

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I have the Brooks "card" cut out, fairly neatly, as well...

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Mark,

I remember those figures well as a kid. I didn't really care for them then and still have a hard time warming up to them. As an 11 year old, I was more interested in the cards on the back, so my boxes got all cut up and the figures didn't last the riggers of play. I may attempt to pick up unopened boxes again someday.

Here's the rest of the 1969 Orioles and the tougher 1970 Boog Powell. I think mom cut out the Boog Powell card.

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[BaltOrioles]

Knoxville, Tennessee was the home of the Orioles Class A affiliate in the South Atlantic League in 1957-58. Today, I'll focus on the 1957 team. They finished 81-73 and were managed by future O's coach George Staller.

The two program variations

1957 Knoxville Smokies #1.jpg 1957 Knoxville Smokies #2.jpg


The Orioles farm system was becoming more productive, producing a bunch of players to play for the Orioles (some on the way up and some on the way down).

The list includes Ray Barker, Fred Besana, Leo Burke, Angelo Dagres, Jack Fisher, Chuck Locke, Milt Pappas, Jim Pyburn and Willie Tasby. A few players I'll post photos of as the year progresses, but here's a few.

Fred Besana, Leo Burke and Chuck Locke

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A couple others from the team included Ralph Lairmore and Bill Diemer

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

I remember those figures well as a kid. I didn't really care for them then and still have a hard time warming up to them. As an 11 year old, I was more interested in the cards on the back, so my boxes got all cut up and the figures didn't last the riggers of play. I may attempt to pick up unopened boxes again someday.

Here's the rest of the 1969 Orioles and the tougher 1970 Boog Powell. I think mom cut out the Boog Powell card.

I've never seen the Boog Powell example.

By the way if you do decide to attempt to pick up unopened boxes I'm sure I have another Brooks example although you can see what type of shape it's in.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

The complete set is shown in post #475, but here it is again.

Did the matches when mailed arrive in this box? Notice on the side of the box; it states, "Universal Safety Match Books".

Universal Safety Match Book.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 75 (March 15, 2020 – 075)

How about a few small Baseball Digest publications that have Brooks on the cover. They are as follows:

Baseball Digest January 1971

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Baseball Digest October 1971

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Baseball Digest July 1974

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[BaltOrioles]

As most of you have noticed, I have put together a nice collection of Orioles minor league affiliate items. However, the most glaring holes in my minor league collection are the Stockton Ports. The Ports were affiliated with the Orioles from 1956-1971, except for a one year break in 1958 when they were a St Louis Cardinals affiliate. For some reason, Ports material just hasn't found it's way into the hobby in any quantity. I have a few items, but am always looking to add to it.

1956-1957 were interesting years for the Ports and I'll be discussing the 1957 team today. Mainly because I don't have anything from 1956.

The Stockton Ports played in the California League and were a Class C affiliate. They finished a disappointing 61-79. While the 1956 team featured Ron Hansen, the 1957 team didn't produce any future O's.

1957 Program

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One of the most interesting facts is mentioned in their program. While most teams have a major league working agreement, the Ports actually had an agreement with the Orioles AAA team, the Vancouver Mounties. Making them in fact a minor league team of a minor league team.

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1957 Record Book - This is much like modern day media guides, with team history and records.

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Anyone out there with anything Stockton Ports from 1956-1971, except 1958, I would love to hear from you...

[roarfrom34]

Earl Weaver's hand written scouting reports (on Index Cards; stored in a simple metal filing box) for every A.L. player from his last season of 1986 ..Earl was very much ahead of his time when it came to using stats for pitching match-ups, defensive positioning, pinch-hitting, etc.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Did the matches when mailed arrive in this box? Notice on the side of the box; it states, "Universal Safety Match Books".

Attachment 389217

Good question. I've never seen that box before, but it makes sense.

[ksfarmboy]

Bill that is awesome. Would love to thumb through those cards.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Earl Weaver's hand written scouting reports (on Index Cards; stored in a simple metal filing box) for every A.L. player from his last season of 1986 ..Earl was very much ahead of his time when it came to using stats for pitching match-ups, defensive positioning, pinch-hitting, etc.

WOW! Those would be fun to look through.

[Mark70Z]

Day 76 (March 16, 2020 – 076)

1985 National Baseball Hall of Fame Gallery Collection mini bronze plaques. Brooks was included in the first series of these mini plaques. Really a pretty nice display piece.

1985 HOF Gallery Collection mini bronze plaques

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Following suit with a 1984 Hall of Fame Metallic Plaque card #184

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[BaltOrioles]

In 1960 and 1961, Leesburg Florida was the home of the Orioles Class D affiliate in the Florida State League. Neither team was very successful on the field, but did produce a couple future major leaguers.

The 1960 Leesburg Orioles finished with a record of 53-80 in front of an average crowd of 249 fans. Sam Bowens is the only player from that team to play in Baltimore.

1960 Program

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If you think attendance in 1960 was poor, the 1961 Orioles averaged 156 fans, finishing with a record of 56-80. The Orioles went through three managers that year, including Billy DeMars and future Orioles coaches, Ray Scarborough and player/manager, Cal Ripken Sr. Future Oriole and no hit pitcher Tom Phoebus pitched to a 1-12 record.

1961 Program

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With such poor attendance figures, I feel very lucky to have found programs from both years.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

In 1960 and 1961, Leesburg Florida was the home of the Orioles Class D affiliate in the Florida State League. Neither team was very successful on the field, but did produce a couple future major leaguers.

The 1960 Leesburg Orioles finished with a record of 53-80 in front of an average crowd of 249 fans. Sam Bowens is the only player from that team to play in Baltimore.

1960 Program If you think attendance in 1960 was poor, the 1961 Orioles averaged 156 fans, finishing with a record of 56-80. The Orioles went through three managers that year, including Billy DeMars and future Orioles coaches, Ray Scarborough and player/manager, Cal Ripken Sr. Future Oriole and no hit pitcher Tom Phoebus pitched to a 1-12 record.

1961 Program With such poor attendance figures, I feel very lucky to have found programs from both years.

That stadium doesn’t look like too great of a field. When I was in HS we had nicer fields to play on than in Leesburg.

You’re correct; would think it would be almost nothing as far as memorabilia goes. Great looking programs!

[Mark70Z]

Day 77 (March 17, 2020 – 077)

This piece is still in the factory seal, so I haven’t watched it. It’s an ESPN The Legends of Baseball VHS tape from 1996 narrated by Roy Firestone. There’s another VHS tape with a slightly different setup on the front, but I figure one’s enough.

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I think it’s such a cool color action shot from an away game of Brooks used on the VHS tape, but it’s small compared to Aaron. So, thought I’d show a card/s that used the same image.

1991 Legends Anaheim – Silver and Gold

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I should have scanned these cards better; sorry about that…

[roarfrom34]

Donruss trading card that I had signed by both Cal Ripken Jr. & Raymond Berry

[BaltOrioles]

As we work our way through the Orioles minor league affiliates, today's post discusses the 1961 Tri City Atoms/Braves. Tri-City played in the Northwest League as a Class B affiliate and represented the cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland Washington. They finished a dismal 49-90 in front of an average of 544 fans.

Gordon Sundin and Steve Dalkowski both appeared for the team. Sundin appeared in one game for the Orioles in 1956, while Dalkowski could never find the strike zone enough to live up to the hype his fastball created.

1961 Tri-Cities BravesAtoms.jpg

Gordon Sundin

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Steve Dalkowski

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Donruss trading card that I had signed by both Cal Ripken Jr. & Raymond Berry

Bill,

Very nice card. When I was young my dad would talk about Raymond Berry often and was his favorite receiver. He always said that Johnny U wouldn't have been the same without Berry. He became a favorite of mine due to my dad's influence. When we lived in MD a lot of the Colts current players used to work for the same company in the off season that my father did and some were employed after their retirement. He met and traveled with a number of Colt players during this time. He brought me autographs home quite often. I'm unsure what I did with all of the signed pieces I was given, but in several moves and years later I have no idea what happened to them.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

As we work our way through the Orioles minor league affiliates, today's post discusses the 1961 Tri City Atoms/Braves. Tri-City played in the Northwest League as a Class B affiliate and represented the cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland Washington. They finished a dismal 49-90 in front of an average of 544 fans.

Gordon Sundin and Steve Dalkowski both appeared for the team. Sundin appeared in one game for the Orioles in 1956, while Dalkowski could never find the strike zone enough to live up to the hype his fastball created.

Gordon Sundin

Steve Dalkowski

I guess with that type of record I understand the attendance. That is a nice looking program though. Thanks for getting me up to speed on the Orioles affiliates. As you can see I'm a novice (BUT learning ).

[Mark70Z]

Day 78 (March 18, 2020 – 078)

Today we have a few publications, which were high quality in my view, from 1993. The first was a newsstand edition from July/August of 1993 with nice artwork of Brooks on the cover.

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Next was a 1993 July/August Hobby Edition with again with nice cover artwork of Brooks.

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Thought this was a little odd, but this is a Goal Line Art mail out for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Art Series. The mailed sheet is a price guide for the HOF Art Series. Why they would use a reprinted baseball shot for a football art series is beyond me, BUT it had Brooks on it, so I kept the thing…

Goal Line Art Series

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[roarfrom34]

just a simple view from the top of the steps down to my basement where the majority of my collection is displayed.....Back in the early 90's I had a contact who knew someone who worked for the Baltimore Street Department & I was fortunately able to obtain a few used Memorial Stadium street signs...

[BaltOrioles]

The Orioles Class AA affiliate in 1961 was located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Travelers played in the Southern Association and finished with a record of 80-73. Compared to a few of the other O's affiliates, the Travelers played to a huge average crowd of 1,782.

The team featured a bunch of names that should be familiar to most die hard O's fans. Some played for the Orioles themselves and a few made their name for other teams. These included Cal Ripken Sr, Pat Gillick and Bo Belinsky, Jim Fridley and Bob Nelson. If I remember right, Little Rock produced another pretty good ballplayer.

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Other team members to play in Baltimore included Jim Lehew, Dave Nicholson, John Papa, Pete Ward and Bob Saverine.

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Plus one, Arne Thorsland, who didn't make it any higher than AAA.

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