Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[71buc]

Mark awsome thread you have going here thanks!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by OriolesHOF

Sometimes the hunt for an item is just as satisfying or greater than the item itself. Approximately five years ago my daughter and I were at the Huggins & Scott retail store, House of Cards in Silver Spring Maryland, where she spotted the July 15, 1960 ticket stub. Since this was the game where Brooks became the first Orioles player to hit for the cycle, we had to have it. My daughter scores every game she attends. She purchases a scorecard, usually brings her own pencil and makes entries the old fashion way. Because of her interest in keeping score, whenever I acquire a ticket with special significance, I try to find the accompanying scorecard (preferably scored). After 5 years, I finally found the scorecard on Ebay this past Sunday and received it today. As you can see, Brooks had 5 hits and completed the cycle with a triple in his last at bat. It's funny how I can derive such pleasure from an inexpensive item like this scorecard as opposed to other items in my collection.

Btw, the back of the ticket has a picture of HOF'er Early Wynn.

Hal,

Great story; love it.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Mark awsome thread you have going here thanks!

Thanks Mike. Didn't think we'd be seeing all the great items that are being shown and I especially like learning about other items that I don't even collect, but have an interest in. Some of these pieces I didn't even know existed.

Remember that the O's played the Pirates in the '71 and '79 Series; I'm sure there is something in your great collection that relates.

[Mark70Z]

Day 37 (February 6, 2020 – 037)

Since Scott (quitcrab) posted his very cool #5 shirt, still in the package, I had to picture the example I found while digging through my junk (collection). I forgot I even had this Orioles #5 shirt and I’m quite sure I had one of these when I was younger. I don’t know if I have any photo documentation, but I remember wearing all type of Oriole shirts, AND of course BALTIMORE COLTS stuff, when growing up (by the way I still do…well, I wear Ravens now). I do have my Orioles jacket “somewhere” from when I was young. Hopefully I can find the jacket and break it out before the end of the year. When playing football in my neighborhood along with my Colts shirt I’d sometimes break out and wear my authentic reproduction, game used, live-action, Baltimore Colts Raymond Berry #82 football helmet. Sadly, the helmet is long gone…

This is a late ’60’s (possibly early 70's) Orioles #5 shirt; child small (6-8).


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Here’s a picture of Brooks throwing out a runner at first with a similar #5 shirt; his may have been an XL, but as you can see he took his shirt out of the original package…



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[quitcrab]

Exhibit Display from vending machine.

[roarfrom34]

Bobby Grich 1976 BiCentennial Game Used Bat

[BaltOrioles]

One of my loves are items from the minor leagues. Today I highlight the 1959 Amarillo Gold Sox. The Gold Sox played in the Texas League and were the Orioles AA affiliate. They finished in 5th place with a 75-71 record. They averaged 1,098 fans per game, so you can see how hard it is to find items from those early O's minor league teams. I'm happy when I can find a program or team photo, but to find both is sweet.

The Gold Sox featured two players that would go on to contribute to the Orioles, but in very different ways. Jerry Adair (2nd row, third from left) and Cal Ripken Sr (2nd row, far left)

1959 Amarillo Gold Sox.jpg

1959 Amarillo Gold Sox 1.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Exhibit Display from vending machine.

Scott,

AWESOME piece! Are those exhibits attached some way to the sign or are they printed on the sign in some fashion?

[quitcrab]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Scott,

AWESOME piece! Are those exhibits attached some way to the sign or are they printed on the sign in some fashion?

The 3 players are attached along with the 1 cent sign.The print outs are on a thinner card stock. I believe it is real and vintage from the era of the 1960s.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Bobby Grich 1976 BiCentennial Game Used Bat

Bill,

That's a great looking BiCentennial Grich bat!

I was super excited when Grich started playing for the Orioles. Great defense, good hitting and just an all around great player. Wish he would have stayed, but with free agency it just didn't happen. Here's a snapshot of Grich at the park.

Snapshot Bobby Grich.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

One of my loves are items from the minor leagues. Today I highlight the 1959 Amarillo Gold Sox. The Gold Sox played in the Texas League and were the Orioles AA affiliate. They finished in 5th place with a 75-71 record. They averaged 1,098 fans per game, so you can see how hard it is to find items from those early O's minor league teams. I'm happy when I can find a program or team photo, but to find both is sweet.

The Gold Sox featured two players that would go on to contribute to the Orioles, but in very different ways. Jerry Adair (2nd row, third from left) and Cal Ripken Sr (2nd row, far left)

Alan,

Two NICE and RARE items. Thanks for sharing your passion for the Orioles including their minor league affiliates.

[Mark70Z]

Day 38 (February 7, 2020 – 038)

I haven’t shown an album yet and today seems like a nice day to lay in my bed, nice and relaxed, and listen to an album on my record player. Well, I don’t have a record player anymore (of course my daughter does; if you didn’t know they are “IN”). Also, I probably wouldn’t be listening to this album, even though it’s likely interesting. Back in the day I’d be listening to Zeppelin, Rush, and maybe even some Alice Cooper (WHAT!) or many of the other albums I (my parents) purchased. By the time of 8-track and cassette tapes I was buying them myself or at least a some of them.

This album is entitled, “Brooks Robinson: Theory of Fielding” and of course has a picture of Brooks on the cover HITTING. Well, at least they used a cool shot with Brooks hitting (photo by TADDER) with it kind of exploding all around him (I’m sure you photography people would know the filter used; me, I don’t know). On the 1966 Orioles WS program a similar type shot was used. This album was from 1972 and if I would have ever listened to it, it probably talks about fielding…

1972 Brooks Robinson; Theory of Fielding album


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[cardsagain74]

Mark, I am starting to think you sleepwalk with Brooks things to post

[quitcrab]

Baseball Monthly

[quitcrab]

Post Panels

[jjp3rd]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Post Panels

Nice


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[jjp3rd]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 38 (February 7, 2020 – 038)



I haven’t shown an album yet and today seems like a nice day to lay in my bed, nice and relaxed, and listen to an album on my record player. Well, I don’t have a record player anymore (of course my daughter does; if you didn’t know they are “IN”). Also, I probably wouldn’t be listening to this album, even though it’s likely interesting. Back in the day I’d be listening to Zeppelin, Rush, and maybe even some Alice Cooper (WHAT!) or many of the other albums I (my parents) purchased. By the time of 8-track and cassette tapes I was buying them myself or at least a some of them.



This album is entitled, “Brooks Robinson: Theory of Fielding” and of course has a picture of Brooks on the cover HITTING. Well, at least they used a cool shot with Brooks hitting (photo by TADDER) with it kind of exploding all around him (I’m sure you photography people would know the filter used; me, I don’t know). On the 1966 Orioles WS program a similar type shot was used. This album was from 1972 and if I would have ever listened to it, it probably talks about fielding…



1972 Brooks Robinson; Theory of Fielding album





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I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these.




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[roarfrom34]

Sadly, today marks the first anniversary of the passing of Frank Robinson.

While this piece isn't from his Orioles days, here is a hand painted, signed Locker Nameplate from the old Milwaukee County Stadium (note the Schlitz logo), when Frank managed Cleveland.

Over 10 years ago, I was the high bidder in a lot of 20 or so of these, since a good # of the players represented were Orioles (which I will share down the road):

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Sadly, today marks the first anniversary of the passing of Frank Robinson.

I remember watching the 1966 World Series on our B&W TV, with my dad, like it was yesterday. My mom, trying to show some interest in baseball, asked if Brooks and Frank were brothers.

Here's an item from about 25 years ago. It's numbered to 586, but I haven't seen any others ever offered. It's about 10" tall and heavy.

1994 Sports Icon bronze bust (53/586)

1994 Frank Robinson (Sports Icon Bronze Bust).jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Baseball Monthly

I love stuff like this. Here are the rest of the Baseball Monthly photos picturing Orioles. i believe they are from 1962, although some sources say they are from 1963. Even though the scans came out different sizes, the photos are all 8.5" x 11".

Barber, Steve (Baseball Monthly).jpg

Gentile, Jim (Baseball Monthly).jpg

Hansen, Ron (Baseball Monthly).jpg

Richards, Paul (Baseball Monthly).jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

Mark, I am starting to think you sleepwalk with Brooks things to post

John,

You are correct...

I’m actually having fun so far seeing all of these amazing collections.

[Tripredacus]

I have two autographed balls signed by Brooks Robinson, here is a pic of one of them:

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Baseball Monthly

Scott,

Great looking Baseball Monthly. Always liked the shot of Brooks that they used for this piece.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Post Panels

WOW Scott; those are some nice Post Panels. Why haven't I ever seen these before?!?

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Post Panels

Where does one FIND such a thing, Lol.

[Phil68]

From the "60 Project" of 2016

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Sadly, today marks the first anniversary of the passing of Frank Robinson.

While this piece isn't from his Orioles days, here is a hand painted, signed Locker Nameplate from the old Milwaukee County Stadium (note the Schlitz logo), when Frank managed Cleveland.

Over 10 years ago, I was the high bidder in a lot of 20 or so of these, since a good # of the players represented were Orioles (which I will share down the road):

Bill,

Thanks for the reminder; time definitely flies Think the Frank nameplate is very nice. Also, I like the bronze bust of Frank as well. It's sad that so many of these great players are not around any longer.

1967 27th Annual Diamond Dinner

Publixation 1967 Brooks Frank 1.jpg

Nice picture of Frank and Brooks on the cover of this publication.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I love stuff like this. Here are the rest of the Baseball Monthly photos picturing Orioles. i believe they are from 1962, although some sources say they are from 1963. Even though the scans came out different sizes, the photos are all 8.5" x 11".

Alan,

Were these the same player images used by Jay Publishing? Or maybe it was the Orioles picture packs? They look familiar...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Tripredacus

I have two autographed balls signed by Brooks Robinson, here is a pic of one of them:

Thanks for posting the Brooksie autograph. Looks like a nice, dark, clean example on the baseball.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Phil68

From the "60 Project" of 2016

Phil,

Look GREAT as usual. Really like the images you used on these cards. Of course the Brooks is my favorite even though I think they are ALL nice.

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Phil,

Look GREAT as usual. Really like the images you used on these cards. Of course the Brooks is my favorite even though I think they are ALL nice.

Thank you! I'll try to post more stuff. I find myself browsing through stuff and then I'm like "Hey, I have a Ron Hansen I can share..."

I love all of the O's logos and uniforms. It's my favorite part of doing their cards!

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I have five drawings of Orioles players from 1978-79 done by artist Bob Leffler. I know there are more out there, but don't have any kind of checklist. In one of the Orioles 1978 programs is an ad for his art. It looks like the ad is for original color drawings. Mine are not original drawings, but look to be produced for resale. They are B&W, dated and on regular 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

Anyone with more info, a checklist or have any for sale, let me know.

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A big thank you to Scott (quitcrab) for helping add to my collection of Bob Leffler drawings, now standing at 30. 28 of the drawings are easy to identify, but there are 2 that I would like opinions on, to see if they match mine.

The top drawing is obviously Gary Roenicke, but Scott and I originally though the second drawing to be Larry Harlow (since there is no other drawings of him), but now I'm leaning towards this being a second drawing of Roenicke. He did use a face mask on his helmet at one point, while I don't remember Larry Harlow using one. Thoughts???

Roenicke, Gary (Batting).jpg Roenicke, Gary (Repairing Helmet).jpg


We have narrowed the last drawing down to either Dave Ford or John Flinn. I thinking John Flinn (no mustache). Again any thoughts??

Flinn, John.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 39 (February 8, 2020 – 039)

I’m unsure why, but I really like the setup on these 8x10 Rawlings Advisory photos even if it’s not Brooks. Brooks has a few of these photos and this one is a favorite. Scott (quitcrab) posted four of these Rawlings photos and I thought we needed to see this one again (post #381).

1960’s Rawlings Advisory photo.


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Scott (quitcrab) has an example of a Rawlings Advisory photo that I had never seen before; I’m glad he pictured it on this thread for all to see. Scott, maybe just a shot of the one of a kind Rawlings photo by itself?
Since we’ve already seen this Rawlings premium photo I’ll go ahead and picture another dugout shot of Brooks. I don’t think this snapshot is from 1969; the writing on the back states, September 11, 1966. The Orioles played the Twins in Metropolitan Stadium this day and the O’s “almost” came out on top.


Day 39 Snapshot 1966 September 11th.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

1970's Orioles Nodder

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I remember watching the 1966 World Series on our B&W TV, with my dad, like it was yesterday. My mom, trying to show some interest in baseball, asked if Brooks and Frank were brothers.

Bill,

What your mom said back in the day reminded me of a Frank quote. A fellow at work dabbled in cartoon type drawings and did a couple drawings for me since he knew I was a Brooks fan (he always pictures himself; the one in the Browns shirt...poor fella). In the drawing he used the quote, "I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers."

2014 Brooks and Frank drawing


Greg Robinson drawing.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Alan,

Quick question. What year is the Brooks with no green?

Brooks no green.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

Quick question. What year is the Brooks with no green?

Attachment 384631

Mark,

It is from 1975. There are two different variations with a slight cropping difference by the S on his jersey (amount of black showing from his sleeve). The one on the left is also a little lighter than the other. You have the one on the right.

1975 Postcards 08.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

In 1961, 7-Eleven issued a crude set of 30 cards. There was supposed to be a second series, but never done. I can only assume the poor design and pink cards weren't widely received by customers.

The Orioles had four players, even though many sources list Gene Woodling with Washington.

1961 7-Eleven.JPG

[OriolesHOF]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Bobby Grich 1976 BiCentennial Game Used Bat

Great bat Bill! Here's his brother from another mother.

[Chstrite]

Hi. I am an avid Brooks Collector. I have 100% of the Brooks Cards on the PSA master (see Brooksie Master on PSA). I am hoping to find regional Brooks cards that may not be available through ebay or shows (hidden treasures from the 1950, 1960 and 1970s). Pictures to, such as Sports Service, Rawlings, Exhibits, Jay Pub, Orioles Post Cards (I have a lot of these but not all and I learn about more routinely). I have a lot of oddball Brooks stuff but looking for more. I have lots of vintage cards to trade. Hope to hear from you.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Mark,

It is from 1975. There are two different variations with a slight cropping difference by the S on his jersey (amount of black showing from his sleeve). The one on the left is also a little lighter than the other. You have the one on the right.

Thanks for the information Alan.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by OriolesHOF

Great bat Bill! Here's his brother from another mother.

Man, you guys with the Bi Centennial bats are killing me. ANOTHER awesome bat!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Hi. I am an avid Brooks Collector. I have 100% of the Brooks Cards on the PSA master (see Brooksie Master on PSA). I am hoping to find regional Brooks cards that may not be available through ebay or shows (hidden treasures from the 1950, 1960 and 1970s). Pictures to, such as Sports Service, Rawlings, Exhibits, Jay Pub, Orioles Post Cards (I have a lot of these but not all and I learn about more routinely). I have a lot of oddball Brooks stuff but looking for more. I have lots of vintage cards to trade. Hope to hear from you.

Very impressive. Thanks for posting and I'd love to see you post some of your Brooksie cards on here for all to see (even though you can go to PSA to view). I don't personally do the PSA registry, but that is such a GREAT collection you have there. Would also enjoy hearing about why you collect Brooks and how long you've been collecting.

[OriolesHOF]

1959 Vancouver Mounties media guide with Brooks listed as an infielder on their roster. He started the season in Baltimore and was sent down to AAA Vancouver in May where he played in 42 games for the Mounties. During this time he hit .331 with 6 HR's and 30 RBI's before returning to Baltimore.

[Mark70Z]

Alan,

Very NICE! The minor league stuff is always a nice sight to see.

[Mark70Z]

Day 40 (February 9, 2020 – 040)

This is a fairly early B&W shot of Brooks, taken by photographer Don Wingfield, in his home uniform and the picture just has a great look to it; has the bat, glove, baseball sleeves, and the awesome bird logo on the left sleeve (can’t get much better than this…). See post #583 for a picture of the patch, in vivid color, that Clint (ksfarmboy) has in his collection.

Day 40 a.jpg


The same picture was used for the 1963 Jay Publishing Baltimore Orioles picture pack photo.


Day 40 b.jpg

[OriolesHOF]

Laughing Bird on a '56 GU Lum Harris (O's coach) road jersey.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by OriolesHOF

Laughing Bird on a '56 GU Lum Harris (O's coach) road jersey.

Hal,

The Baltimore across the chest and the cool looking bird on the sleeve. Beautiful jersey.

Don’t you have the same bird on your cabinet or display shelf? Looks like it’s in the background of the picture.

[OriolesHOF]

1954 National Bohemian tri-fold pocket schedule.

At the Orioles 60th Anniversary game against St Louis I was sitting behind the 3rd base dugout amongst several Cardinal fans. One of the Redbird fans asked the beer vendor, "what is Natty Boh"? The vendor replied, "the worst damn beer you will ever pay $8.50 for." The adventurous fan then proceeded to purchase one for him and his buddy.

Btw, the O's hit 6 home runs during the game.

[Phil68]

[QUOTE=Mark70Z;1953602]Day 39 (February 8, 2020 – 039)

I’m unsure why, but I really like the setup on these 8x10 Rawlings Advisory photos even if it’s not Brooks. Brooks has a few of these photos and this one is a favorite. Scott (quitcrab) posted four of these Rawlings photos and I thought we needed to see this one again (post #381).




I really like that design, too. Clean.