Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by mrmopar

Here is something maybe a little more odd. I got this in a lot of advertisements taken from what was described as Toy industry magazines. This one is called "Playthings". A quick ebay search only found 1 issue. Probably not something you could just buy off the news stand. Perhaps you had to be an industry insider to have access to the magazine?

Avalon Hill did the Superstar Baseball game, which I used to play.

Makes me wonder if any of those 100 signed photos are out there and can they be linked back to the contest in any way?

I do have something Brooks related to Avalon Hill. I’ll post when I can find it, but I really can’t seem to remember what it is exactly. I know it’s not this ad.

I wonder what picture it is of Brooks that they were providing.

[orioles70]

I have been inspired to go into my Oriole archive and pull out some things I have neglected to look at for far too long...here are a couple 1969 Supers

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by orioles70

I have been inspired to go into my Oriole archive and pull out some things I have neglected to look at for far too long.

Man, I'm very glad you were inspired that's for sure. You've pictured some nice and some extremely rare items in the grouping of pictures. Thanks so much for posting these items.

I especially like the '74 Deckle, '69 Super and the '73 Pin-up. I'm with Alan, white or grey back on the Deckle? I'm a fan of the '67 Test Discs as well. Do you happen to have any more of this test issue?

[roarfrom34]

Back in the mid 1980's I wrote a letter to Jim Hartzell which he kindly responded to & included a vintage original drawing (which he personalized):

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Back in the mid 1980's I wrote a letter to Jim Hartzell which he kindly responded to & included a vintage original drawing (which he personalized):

Bill,

That piece is impressive. Like many of you I’m a fan of the Hartzell bird as well.

[orioles70]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Man, I'm very glad you were inspired that's for sure. You've pictured some nice and some extremely rare items in the grouping of pictures. Thanks so much for posting these items.



I especially like the '74 Deckle, '69 Super and the '73 Pin-up. I'm with Alan, white or grey back on the Deckle? I'm a fan of the '67 Test Discs as well. Do you happen to have any more of this test issue?

Thanks for the comments...the Deckle Edge of Brooks and Palmer are the Gray back variations.

Here is really tough piece from my stash...a 1967 Topps Stand-Up Frank Robinson

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[quitcrab]

Let me know when your ready to get rid of the 67 Frank Stand Up! That is an awesome card ! I am so glad Brooks wasn’t in the set. Very nice collection of test issue Orioles . Scott

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by orioles70

Thanks for the comments...the Deckle Edge of Brooks and Palmer are the Gray back variations.

Here is really tough piece from my stash...a 1967 Topps Stand-Up Frank Robinson

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That’s definitely a rare item. Thanks so much for sharing the F. Robby standup.

[orioles70]

Here are a couple 1967 Topps Test Discs

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[orioles70]

A pretty tough 1974 Topps Deckle Edge

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[orioles70]

Another tough one to find in nice condition is the 1973 Tppps Pin-up

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[ksfarmboy]

Alan all I know is I need that last Brooks photo you showed.

Orioles70, that’s some good stuff right there.

[orioles70]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Alan all I know is I need that last Brooks photo you showed.



Orioles70, that’s some good stuff right there.

Thanks...here are a couple of nice 1974 Palmer items

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Alan all I know is I need that last Brooks photo you showed.

Orioles70, that’s some good stuff right there.

Clint,

I agree. Orioles70, those are some nice seldom seen items. Is the 1974 Deckle the white back or gray back version? Thanks to Mark a couple years ago, I have the gray back. White backs are a little tougher.

The Brooks photo may be his first team issued 8x10 photo. It's dated 1957 on the back, so I guess there's a possibility of a photo printed in 1955 or 56. I know the early team issued Brooks stuff doesn't show up very often.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Clint,

I agree. Orioles70, those are some nice seldom seen items. Is the 1974 Deckle the white back or gray back version? Thanks to Mark a couple years ago, I have the gray back. White backs are a little tougher.

The Brooks photo may be his first team issued 8x10 photo. It's dated 1957 on the back, so I guess there's a possibility of a photo printed in 1955 or 56. I know the early team issued Brooks stuff doesn't show up very often.

Alan,

I've seen the 1957 Brooks before, but haven't seen any earlier. I don't have it, but I've at least seen another one. I've seen earlier pictures of Brooks, but they weren't team issued. Keep your connections open for another one please...

[orioles70]

That is a really nice item to have...I love the Hartzell bird

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[orioles70]

Thanks...here are some nice mid 60's Bazooka panels w/Brooks

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[Mark70Z]

Day 16 (January 16, 2020 – 016)

Alan (BaltOrioles) is the expert on basically everything Orioles related (programs to include minor league, picture packs, postcards, team issue photos…well, you get the drift; “everything”. In fact it’s even rumored that he was a ball player for a minor league Orioles team. Well, he’s been very generous and helpful when it comes to Orioles items and sent me the two following team issue postcards. They are a 1977 team issue postcard (less green on the bottom right) and a 1978 team issue postcard (more green bottom right). At the time I didn’t even know there was a difference.

1977 Postcard

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1978 Postcard

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[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 16 (January 16, 2020 – 016)

Alan (BaltOrioles) is the expert on basically everything Orioles related (programs to include minor league, picture packs, postcards, team issue photos…well, you get the drift; “everything”. In fact it’s even rumored that he was a ball player for a minor league Orioles team. Well, he’s been very generous and helpful when it comes to Orioles items and sent me the two following team issue postcards. They are a 1977 team issue postcard (less green on the bottom right) and a 1978 team issue postcard (more green bottom right). At the time I didn’t even know there was a difference.

Mark,

Thanks for the kind words. I can't believe all the great items that people are posting. I'm out west visiting the granchildren for a week, so my posts will be a little sporadic. I'll save the minor league story for another time.

For those interested, Mark correctly identified Jonathan Villar as the most recent Orioles player to hit for the cycle. The other two are Aubrey Huff and Felix Pie.

[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy)

Oriole Pins.jpg

Does everyone have nicer items than me

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 16 (January 16, 2020 – 016)

1977 Postcard

Thought I'd post something today related to Day 16; a 1977 Orioles postcard with a pretty nice Brooks auto.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by orioles70

Thanks...here are some nice mid 60's Bazooka panels w/Brooks

orioles70... The Bazooka panels are awesome! Thanks so much for digging them out for all to see. I've been collecting Brooks for quite some time now and still don't have some of the items you've listed. When I started the thread I was hoping I'd see some nice Orioles or possibly a few Brooks items, but it's been wonderful to view others collections and the quality of items they have in their collections. Thanks so much for posting; appreciate it.

[ripfan008]

Orioles70, very nice set of test issues. I imagine the 1967 Stand Up Frank (and the associated straight-edge proof) will be on my want list for a long time.

Here are a few more Orioles odds and ends from my collection:

1959 Home Run Derby Gus Triandos:
http://net54baseball.com/attachment....1&d=1579173258

1959 Kiwanis Club Ernie Johnson:
http://net54baseball.com/attachment....1&d=1579173258

1964 Rawlings Glove Box Brooks:
http://net54baseball.com/attachment....1&d=1579173258

1967 Topps Punch-Out Boog (3-card strip):
http://net54baseball.com/attachment....1&d=1579173258

[ripfan008]

And a few more:

1968 Topps Test Disc Frank Robinson (Of course the crease takes away from the eye appeal but it's probably the only reason I was able to acquire it):
http://net54baseball.com/attachment....1&d=1579173598

A ticket stub from Al Kaline's final game (against the Orioles, Brooks was the starting 3rd baseman):
http://net54baseball.com/attachment....1&d=1579173598

Jim Palmer's jersey from his aborted comeback with the Orioles in spring 1991 (purchased directly from his ex-wife):
http://net54baseball.com/attachment....1&d=1579173598

http://net54baseball.com/attachment....1&d=1579173598

[quitcrab]

Keep That Head Cool ! A Really "Cool" Piece!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Here are a few more Orioles odds and ends from my collection:

1959 Home Run Derby Gus Triandos:

1959 Kiwanis Club Ernie Johnson:

1964 Rawlings Glove Box Brooks:

1967 Topps Punch-Out Boog (3-card strip)

Mike,

Man, love your collection of items. I've been debating, pretty much since I've been collecting, to pick up or not pick up the 1964 Rawlings glove box cutout. I've had the opportunity to purchase a few times over the years, but never acquired one. Really don't know why specifically, but I sure like the one you have. I guess they all have some type of issue with the corner of the cutout since it was near the Rawlings glove box end. Also, of course I don't have the glove box...

[orioles70]

Lots of nice items being shown here...this thread is a must see for any O's fan/collector

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[orioles70]

Here is one of the last issues of Baseball Magazine...from December 1964...nice pic of Brooks from his MVP year

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[Mark70Z]

Day 17 (January 17, 2020 – 017)

Brooks has quite a few figurines and there are several using the same pose from the ’70 World Series, Game 3, when Brooks dove to his left to stab a liner off of Johnny Bench. This piece is a 1993 Salvino cold cast porcelain figurine with Brooks’ autograph; believe they were /1000. This really is one of the nicer figurines of Brooks; looks cool on the shelf.


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Below is a photo of one of the several angles taken of Brooks’ dive in the 1970 Series.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by orioles70

Here is one of the last issues of Baseball Magazine...from December 1964...nice pic of Brooks from his MVP year

John,

I think they used some great looking photographs on the front of Baseball Magazine. The photo of Brooks from 1964 is a such a nice pose, plus you have the BLOCK letter ORIOLES with the Star-Spangled Banner Sesquicentennial patch.

I might be in the minority, but I really liked all the Oriole uniforms back in the day to include the caps. The block letters were just a nice change and alternative in my view.

[orioles70]

I believe this is the final issue...April 1965

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[quitcrab]

Bazooka Bazooka Bazooka!!!
I think this finishes up Brook's Bazooka run. The 71 panel is the numbered version.The 1964 full stamp panel is loaded with star power.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Bazooka Bazooka Bazooka!!!
I think this finishes up Brook's Bazooka run. The 71 panel is the numbered version.The 1964 full stamp panel is loaded with star power.

Man, these are NICE again! Scott you have such a great collection of items.

You guys do know that I'm trying to do a Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles thread for the YEAR? Should it end in January with all the great, rare and interesting stuff being pictured this month...

[roarfrom34]

Back in the 1960's when colleges would order bats from Hillerich & Bradsby, not only the colleges name would be on the barrel but the the facsimile signature of one of their players under contract would appear as well.

I mentioned earlier that we gave my youngest son the middle name of Brooks and when I saw on eBay one of those bats (early 60's labeling period) from the college he recently graduated from with Brooks as the player on it, it was a no brainer to grab it.

We went down to a appearance at a shop in Baltimore to have it signed:

[quitcrab]

Mark
The thread might not go 365 days...Who Cares! It's hard to hold back and post just one item! I love what I am seeing. It's just going to get better and better as collectors dig deep into their collections. I liked the magazine covers today especially all the unopened wax and boxes in the background.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Back in the 1960's when colleges would order bats from Hillerich & Bradsby, not only the colleges name would be on the barrel but the the facsimile signature of one of their players under contract would appear as well.

I mentioned earlier that we gave my youngest son the middle name of Brooks and when I saw on eBay one of those bats (early 60's labeling period) from the college he recently graduated from with Brooks as the player on it, it was a no brainer to grab it.

We went down to a appearance at a shop in Baltimore to have it signed.

Bill,

That's a great bat and story about your son. I have one of the college bats somewhere, but unsure what college it's from. I know it was beat up pretty good though.

Great pics by the way as well.

[orioles70]

A different angle

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[orioles70]

...and a far away shot...obviously I am no photographer...will keep my day job
John

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[quitcrab]

I am guessing the unopened packs in the boxes are put together by yourself and the boxes are stuffed so they appear to be filled . Right ? If you tell me they are all real and full .... I am speechless. It is a great display I love wrappers and boxes. Don’t have much In my collection but the art, colors and graphics on the old Topps products are beautiful. I am sure the photos don’t do it justice. It must display great in person I am jealous !!!

[orioles70]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

I am guessing the unopened packs in the boxes are put together by yourself and the boxes are stuffed so they appear to be filled . Right ? If you tell me they are all real and full .... I am speechless. It is a great display I love wrappers and boxes. Don’t have much In my collection but the art, colors and graphics on the old Topps products are beautiful. I am sure the photos don’t do it justice. It must display great in person I am jealous !!!

Thanks so much....been quite a while since I have actually been in the case but if memory serves the boxes pre 1969 or 1970 have about 5 actual duplicate cards in each stack but made to appear full....boxes after that thru 1980 I think are full with actual cards but just commons or semis and most cards displayed are VG but collectible for someone like me for display...I have completed sets from 1957 thru 2019 with a few exceptions....and from 1981 thru 1995 I have full unopened wax boxes...all boxes and wrappers you see displayed are original...it's cool to see the price progression, the change in box and wrapper design, the premium inserts, etc...I have folded all those original wrappers (is that a hobby sin for which I must repent?) to look like original packs in each box...collecting the boxes and wrappers was one of the most enjoyable things I have done in this hobby...it took about 10 years to get all those boxes and wrappers in such nice shape and displayed but I thoroughly enjoy them...not sure I would undertake such a venture now...makes for such a nice display and conversation where most everybody that sees them can relate at some point in their lives

John

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[quitcrab]

It is stunning ! No hobby sin committed ! Are you in search of any box or wrapper? I know the 1969 super box is hard to find .Thanks for sharing such a display. I think this weekend I am going to get my boxes (3) out for display !!!

[orioles70]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

It is stunning ! No hobby sin committed ! Are you in search of any box or wrapper ? I know the 69 super box is hard to find Thanks for sharing such a display. I think this weekend I am going to get my boxes (3) out for display !!!

Always looking for boxes and wrappers I don't have...would like a 1951 and 1953 Bowman penny box and would like a 1952, 1954 and 1955 Topps nickel box...think they are the ones I'm missing to have all regular Topps boxes from 1951-1995 and Bowman from 1951-1955 in nice shape...have the early 1960's Fleer and Leaf boxes and wrappers as well...the oddball Topps boxes can be tough too but are really neat...have a Topps Super box but it's not the 1969 but do have some odd Topps boxes...have a few older baseball and football boxes for trade...here is an odd but not real valuable Brooks item to help make up for the distraction.

John

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[orioles70]

I will check for Brooks boxes...meanwhile, here is a 1969 Topps team poster...shows Brooks and Etchebarren with the old cap logo 3 years after the introduction of the cartoon bird

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by orioles70

I will check for Brooks boxes...meanwhile, here is a 1969 Topps team poster...shows Brooks and Etchebarren with the old cap logo 3 years after the introduction of the cartoon bird

Really like the Orioles team poster. Always wondered why they didn't have a picture of Buford in an Oriole hat since it’s airbrushed. He was on the O’s in 1968 as well...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by orioles70

I will check for Brooks boxes...meanwhile, here is a 1969 Topps team poster...shows Brooks and Etchebarren with the old cap logo 3 years after the introduction of the cartoon bird

Once more thing about the poster; that's the same image used for the 1967 Topps Brooks poster. Also, it's the same image Topps used for the 1968 Frank Robinson All Star #373. Any others?

[quitcrab]

Brooks poster image on the 68 Topps game card too.

[Mark70Z]

Posted for Clint (ksfarmboy) The following are 1971 or 1972 snapshot like photos of Merv Rettenmund and Brooks Robinson.

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[Mark70Z]

Day 19 (January 19, 2020 – 019)

Some of the pieces that I’ve acquired over the years I have no idea why I picked them up, but I did. This piece looks pretty good displayed with the rest of the cluttered junk I picked up…

Russian Nesting Doll by Ceprueb Nocag (White)

Day 19 Nesting Dolls 1.jpg
Day 19 Nesting Dolls 2.jpg

[orioles70]

Sorry...here it is

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[orioles70]

Another magazine cover easily found and inexpensive...not sure if these Scout magazines at that time were available on newsstands as they always seem to have mailing labels or the labels have been peeled off...makes him look like he had a shaving accident and has a band aid on his chin...anybody know if they were newsstand available

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