Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Chstrite]

Anyone else collect the aisle markers?

Found another two Memorial Stadium (Orioles) aisle markers (#10 and #3) yesterday. Before and after shown below. I have 12 different numbers now. The #5 and #33 eludes me.

I am always looking for more.

[BaltOrioles]

Hi guys,

I haven't posted much stuff lately, because I've been dealing with my mom's estate, but wanted to share a couple items I've picked up recently.

Many of you know that I really enjoy collecting programs, especially older programs of Orioles minor league affiliates. I've was able to pick up a new Orioles World Series program and get one program closer to my minor league goal of a program from every Orioles affiliate since 1954.

The first program is a 1983 World Series program printed by the Quad-City Times from Davenport, Iowa. I had never seen it before and my best guess is the newspaper was following the Orioles closely because O's pitcher Mike Boddicker is an Iowa native.


1983 World Series Program (Quad-City Times)

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The second program is another one of my holy grails. I hate to use that term, but since I'm averaging about one new minor league program a year from those obscure teams, this is a program from a franchise I never expected to find.

In 1955, one of the Orioles class C affiliates was the Thetford Mines Mineurs from Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada. In fact, Thetford Mines was an O's affiliate in 1954-1955. The team played in the Provincial League that fielded 6 teams. The Mineurs finished the season 42-88 and in last place. The team averaged 547 fans per game, so programs (or anything from the team) are pretty scarce. Barney Lutz was the manager. Here's the program and two players from the team, Ray Barker and Al Nagel. Barker ended up playing 5 games for the Orioles in 1960. He's the only player from the team to reach the majors.

1955 Thetford Mines Mineurs program

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Ray Barker and Al Nagel

Barker, Ray 1.jpg Nagel, Al 1.jpg

[ksfarmboy]

Congrats Alan on the new program!

[roarfrom34]

Great Pickups Alan!

Congratulations

[Mark70Z]

Very nice programs Alan. Thanks so much for sharing with the group. Love the unique and oddball stuff…

[roarfrom34]

Ron Shelton who played professionally in the Orioles farm system from 1967-71 (making it as high as AAA Rochester), wrote/directed the movie Bull Durham which came out (gulp) 35 years ago.

The character of Nuke LaLoosh was loosely based on the stories he had heard about pitcher Steve Dalkowski.

A year or so ago Shelton wrote a book about the making of the movie and a mutual friend assisted me in getting my copy signed:

[wpeters]

I picked this up today. Boog appeared in the LLWS in 1954.

[ripfan008]

Great pickup!

[OriolesHOF]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Anyone else collect the aisle markers?

Found another two Memorial Stadium (Orioles) aisle markers (#10 and #3) yesterday. Before and after shown below. I have 12 different numbers now. The #5 and #33 eludes me.

I am always looking for more.

I wasn't proactively searching for #5 but just happen to find one several years ago.

[Chstrite]

Hal, thanks for sharing. Name your price…deep pockets / big budget for that one! Very nice!

[jjp3rd]

Originally Posted by OriolesHOF

I wasn't proactively searching for #5 but just happen to find one several years ago.

Nice display!!


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[jjp3rd]

Excited to add this one to my Baltimore T206 back run. It completes the Cycle group for me.


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[roarfrom34]

Picked up a few neat items from a longtime Orioles collector ....I'll post pictures over the next few days;

Adam Jones 2008 (rookie year) game used cleats from the final game at Yankee Stadium (signed/inscribed):

[roarfrom34]

Frank Robinson managerial game used/signed hat:

[OriolesHOF]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Hal, thanks for sharing. Name your price…deep pockets / big budget for that one! Very nice!

Might consider a Brooks Robinson, September 17, 1955 ticket stub, if one even exists. Now that would require some deep pockets!

[roarfrom34]

Was good to see Cal Jr. at the ASG the other day & while I think I probably posted this during COVID, I thought perhaps I'd do so again...

It's a 2001 ASG ball signed by Cal beneath the logo, but I also added Charley Steiner from ESPN on the sweet spot with an inscription.

Some of you may recall when Cal hit that HR to lead off the third inning (in his final All Star Game), Steiner's radio call upon the swing was "Did he Do It?, Did He Do it?, He Did!" Fortunately Steiner was doing radio for the Yankees circa 2005 & a buddy of mine me got in the Press Box to see him prior to a late season Orioles/Yankees game at Camden Yards (and he was happy to accommodate my request).

[roarfrom34]

I discovered today that RHP Bob Harrison whose MLB career consisted of one game each in 1955 & 1956 passed away last January at the age of 92:

[roarfrom34]

Last week I showed a couple items that I recently picked up from a long time Orioles collection, but here is another piece from it.

I was so pleased when the Orioles traded for Eddie Murray mid way through the '96 season (though I wished he would have finished his career there) but here is a 1996 warm up top of his:

[Chstrite]

Anyone have this 1971 Brooks Robinson Post Card. Look carefully. Would love to buy or trade for it. The Font is Large and towards top edge below picture centered. The 1970 has small font centered and 1972 has large font centered. All three are the same picture but the font and name centering is different.

[roarfrom34]

recently picked this interesting B&W glossy team photo of the 1973 Asheville Orioles (AA) managed by Cal Ripken Sr. The team went 71-69 that season and notable players included Taylor Duncan, Bob Bailor & Mike Willis:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

recently picked this interesting B&W glossy team photo of the 1973 Asheville Orioles (AA) managed by Cal Ripken Sr. The team went 71-69 that season and notable players included Taylor Duncan, Bob Bailor & Mike Willis:

So you're the one that outbid me. LOL Probably, should have guessed. I'm glad it's in a good home.

[BaltOrioles]

The Orioles are celebrating the 1983 World Champion team tonight at Camden Yards. Many of the former players from the team were honored before the game.

Back in 1984, I asked a friend of mine, that was an excellent artist, to paint baseballs of all the players on the team. I supplied her with MLB baseballs and postcards of all the players to go by.

She did a fantastic job. The pictures don't do them justice. Here's the set displayed, along with close ups of a few players.

[Mark70Z]

Alan,

I think I said it beforehand but I think that artist did a wonderful job. Also, they make for a really nice display as well.

[ksfarmboy]

Alan those are great painted baseballs! Great idea!

[TCope64]

I recently picked this up from Goodwill, but I'm coming up empty on my attempts to learn more about it. The bag itself is heavy duty, but has absolutely no markings or tags on the inside. The logo is similar to Orioles logos from the mid-1950s, but not exact. If this is a homemade job then someone did a great job applying the decal. You guys have amazing collections, so I'm hoping someone might be able to offer a little insight into this item. Thanks!

[roarfrom34]

ironically, your garment bag reminded me of an equipment bag that is on eBay currently sourced from the collection of Tom Chism who played in their system in the mid to late 1970's (which included a brief appearance with the MLB club in '79)...Curious what geographic area did you pick this up from?

[TCope64]

Bill - Thanks for sharing the Chism bag. My bag came from an online Goodwill auction from a Baltimore store.

[Chstrite]

Looking for the following Brooks Robinson Post Cards. See picture for specific years 1958-60, 1961, 1961-64, and 1964. Email me at [email]charles.strite@yahoo.com if you have any of these. I have other years I could trade you.

[ksfarmboy]

Finally got around to adding this Arena card variation. Love the items showing Brooks fielding.

[roarfrom34]

Clint

I remember having that as a kid; just curious what the variation is...

Neat item (I always enjoyed the Yankee Stadium monuments in the background)

[ksfarmboy]

Thanks Bill. I don’t have a picture of the other one handy but it’s a different shot of Brooks throwing. Maybe someone else has a pic of it handy and can share.

[roarfrom34]

Here is the McNally Arena card with Brooks in the background (I suspect it was taken the same game)

[ksfarmboy]

That’s a great card Bill! I don’t know why these don’t get more fanfare? Great action shots and multiple sports are available. I’ve never seen mention of them anywhere either.

[Chstrite]

1960-1963 Baltimore News Post; Need 1 #49 for 1960 Courtney
I have a lot of extra Baltimore News Post to sell or trade for a 1960 # 49 Courtney.

Here is what I have extra:

1961 - 37 extra available. Not perfect. Can provide pictures. Extra Brooks Robinson (not cheap)

1962 - missing 4 with a second set in very nice condition (Cosgrove, Ward, Hall and Williams); second set has Brooks (not cheap); I have 25 extra various condition

1963 - 43 extra in various condition; No Brooks.

Looking for a few Brooks Post Cards and Oriole Dayton Daily News I would trade above for

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Thanks Bill. I don’t have a picture of the other one handy but it’s a different shot of Brooks throwing. Maybe someone else has a pic of it handy and can share.

Quick shot of the other example…

[ksfarmboy]

That’s it Mark, thanks! Great shot of Brooks throwing!

[Swadewade51]

Just picked up this photo of Brooks from 1963. Very rough shape but a cool pose.

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[quitcrab]

Is it dated 1963 on the photo ? My guess would be 1964.
Scott

[Swadewade51]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Is it dated 1963 on the photo ? My guess would be 1964.

Scott

In 1964 they used a different logo on the hat.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Swadewade51

Just picked up this photo of Brooks from 1963. Very rough shape but a cool pose.

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Not many photos with Brooks wearing the one year “B” on the cap. Of course I may be in the minority, but I also really like the block letter Orioles on the jersey as well.

[ksfarmboy]

Pretty excited to get a phone call about this uniform showing up at my local card shop. Kansas of all places. It’s a 1986 top, hat and socks of old timer Bob Boyd who lived in Wichita. The pants are Dennis Martinez’s. I met Bob and got his autograph as a kid so I’m a happy camper.

[Chstrite]

Very cool. Love that uniform. Congratulations!

[ksfarmboy]

Thanks Charles!

[roarfrom34]

Clint

Very cool uniform from "The Rope"

[ksfarmboy]

Thanks Bill!

[quitcrab]

January 9-10 1993 Pikesville Armory Reunion show
1966 Orioles WS
16 Autographs-complete

[ksfarmboy]

I thought this was a neat game and it’s the first time I’ve seen it. Has Brooks, Palmer, Johnson, Hendricks and I believe Blair. I didn’t buy it but thought it was worth sharing.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

I thought this was a neat game and it’s the first time I’ve seen it. Has Brooks, Palmer, Johnson, Hendricks and I believe Blair. I didn’t buy it but thought it was worth sharing.

That’s a pretty cool game that I’ve never seen as well.

Just checking in and see your newly acquired uni; VERY NICE!

[ksfarmboy]

Thanks Mark. I don’t know how this game has slipped by me but after doing some searches it doesn’t seem all that common. There’s one on eBay but way over priced in my opinion.

[BaltOrioles]

I had the game as a kid and played it a lot. I still have the Orioles team sheet, but don't know where the rest of the game is. I also had the Sports Illustrated game based on the 1972 Olympic Decathlon.

I think both games ended up at camp. I'm with Clint. I don't think I would pay $200+ for one.