Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

[Mark70Z]

Day 204 (July 22, 2020 – 204)

Since Mike posted a Japanese magazine yesterday I might as well follow up with another example. This foreign magazine was pictured by Howard (hcv123) in an early post (#30) and here’s a copy I picked up after several years of searching. I don’t read Japanese so I’m unsure what the magazine is called, but I believe it’s from 10/28/71 and lists Baltimore Orioles on the cover. There’s Frank, Brooks and Boog on a super cool designed cover.

Day 204 Publication 1971 Japanese October 28.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Signed game Used hat of Cal Ripken Jr. from his 1981 season in Rochester:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Alan,

One more thing on the painted baseballs of the '83 Orioles WS Champs. Just an opinion, but I think when you get back home to Maine you should take individual photos of each ball and post in this thread. I'd really enjoy seeing each (and every) one shared for all to see (or at least for me to see). What do you think? A nice goal for the future?!?

Mark,

I'll be happy to do that this summer.

I'm a little slow in responding to Mark's request, but finally got pics of the baseballs. Over the next few days, I'll post pictures of each individual baseball.

Back in Post #118, I shared my collection of baseballs painted by artist Roberta Howard. I had her do the entire 1983 World Series roster. Each player is painted on an official AL baseball. I had her alternate with players in white and orange jerseys. With the cost of all the baseballs and her cost to paint them, I have about $30 in each baseball. A big investment back then, but I very happy with the results.

We will start with the Orioles pitching staff

Jim Palmer, Sammy Stewart, Dennis Martinez, Mike Boddicker, Storm Davis, Tim Stoddard, Tippy Martinez, Scott McGregor and Mike Flanagan

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Jim Palmer).JPG 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Sammy Stewart).jpg
1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Dennis Martinez).JPG 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Mike Boddicker).JPG
1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Storm Davis).jpg 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Tim Stoddard).jpg
1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Tippy Martinez).jpg 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Scott McGregor).jpg
1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Mike Flanagan).jpg

[ripfan008]

Good afternoon,

Previously, Brooks-endorsed lacing needles, flip-up glasses, and a rosin bag have been posted here. Here is another item by Ajay, this time a Brooks Robinson scorebook:

Brooks Robinson Scorebook.jpg

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 204 (July 22, 2020 – 204)

Since Mike posted a Japanese magazine yesterday I might as well follow up with another example. This foreign magazine was pictured by Howard (hcv123) in an early post (#30) and here’s a copy I picked up after several years of searching. I don’t read Japanese so I’m unsure what the magazine is called, but I believe it’s from 10/28/71 and lists Baltimore Orioles on the cover. There’s Frank, Brooks and Boog on a super cool designed cover.

Attachment 410462

Foreign issued magazines seem to be tough to find, that’s a great one Mark!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

signed game used hat of cal ripken jr. From his 1981 season in rochester:

awesome!!!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I'm a little slow in responding to Mark's request, but finally got pics of the baseballs. Over the next few days, I'll post pictures of each individual baseball.

Back in Post #118, I shared my collection of baseballs painted by artist Roberta Howard. I had her do the entire 1983 World Series roster. Each player is painted on an official AL baseball. I had her alternate with players in white and orange jerseys. With the cost of all the baseballs and her cost to paint them, I have about $30 in each baseball. A big investment back then, but I very happy with the results.

We will start with the Orioles pitching staff

Jim Palmer, Sammy Stewart, Dennis Martinez, Mike Boddicker, Storm Davis, Tim Stoddard, Tippy Martinez, Scott McGregor and Mike Flanagan

I knew you’d have to get back to Maine before you posted the painted baseballs; so thanks for remembering and posting. I can’t remember if you mentioned if you were thinking about getting them signed at the time or not.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by ripfan008

Good afternoon,

Previously, Brooks-endorsed lacing needles, flip-up glasses, and a rosin bag have been posted here. Here is another item by Ajay, this time a Brooks Robinson scorebook:

Attachment 410503

Mike,

Thanks for adding a new one to the mix. Most Brooks items I’ve at least seen before, but I haven’t seen this Ajay item before. Thanks for showing it off!

[Mark70Z]

Day 205 (July 23, 2020 – 205)

The Hostess set was distributed in three card panels on the bottom of their snack cake boxes. Brooks shares the panel with past Reds and then current fellow Oriole Lee May (with an airbrushed cap) and the great Carlton Fisk the then Boston catcher.

Day 205 a 1975 Hostess Panel.jpg

I’m not sure why there’s a difference, but the Brooks Hostess can be found with a fairly clear picture, which I’ve attached, and one that’s a tad bury with a redness to his face. I’m not sure if it’s something about the print setting or what the deal is with this card; maybe you guys can chime in on the reason for the difference.

Day 205 b 1975 Hostess #144.jpg
Day 205 c 1975 Hostess #144 back.jpg

Ok; now I’ve pictured a proof of the 1975 Hostess panel. Notice any difference?

Day 205 d 1975 Hostess Proof.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 205 (July 23, 2020 – 205)

The Hostess set was distributed in three card panels on the bottom of their snack cake boxes. Brooks shares the panel with past Reds and then current fellow Oriole Lee May (with an airbrushed cap) and the great Carlton Fisk the then Boston catcher.

Attachment 410604

I’m not sure why there’s a difference, but the Brooks Hostess can be found with a fairly clear picture, which I’ve attached, and one that’s a tad bury with a redness to his face. I’m not sure if it’s something about the print setting or what the deal is with this card; maybe you guys can chime in on the reason for the difference.

Attachment 410605
Attachment 410606

Ok; now I’ve pictured a proof of the 1975 Hostess panel. Notice any difference?

Attachment 410607

Mark,

I'm not a Hostess expert, but do love the cards. I remember a lot of Twinkies and Cupcakes in the house over the summer.

The cards were issued on a variety of different products, including individual cards on single serve products. While the difference between the box cards and individual cards is noticeable (different card stock), the difference in your cards could be the product they were printed on. In 1976, the cards also were printed in black or brown on the back.

The proof with Brooks Robinson is easy to answer. Lee May was originally going to be printed as with Houston Astros, but Hostess changed his card after the trade to the Orioles.

1975 Hostess Proof of Lee May

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[BaltOrioles]

Day #2 of the post of my 1983 World Series baseballs will highlight the Orioles outfielders. It's interesting to note how rosters have changed since 1983. The Orioles roster had 9 outfielders and 9 pitchers for the series. Today, teams often carry 12-13 pitchers and place a premium on bench players that can play infield and outfield.

1983 World Series Outfielders

Al Bumbry, Gary Roenicke, Benny Ayala, Dan Ford, Jim Dwyer, John Lowenstein, Ken Singleton, Tito Landrum, John Shelby

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Al Bumbry).jpg 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Gary Roenicke).jpg

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Benny Ayala).JPG 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Dan Ford).JPG

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Jim Dwyer).JPG 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (John Lowenstein).jpg

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Ken Singleton).JPG 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Tito Landrum).JPG

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (John Shelby).jpg


Mark,

At one point I was considering getting the baseball autographed. At that time, I had small kids and living in Maine, leaving not much access to get autographs at spring training or regular season games. Once a few players passed away, I decided to have none of them autographed rather than mix and match.

[kailes2872]

Got my signed cards back today. 9 day turnaround time! Brooks signed a baseball for me as a 12 year old boy in 1984 at an old timers game in Indianapolis right after the Hoosier Dome opened up and before the Colts moved to Indy. I still have the ball on display. One of my favorites of all time for that reason alone!

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Day 205 (July 23, 2020 – 205)

The Hostess set was distributed in three card panels on the bottom of their snack cake boxes. Brooks shares the panel with past Reds and then current fellow Oriole Lee May (with an airbrushed cap) and the great Carlton Fisk the then Boston catcher.

Attachment 410604

I’m not sure why there’s a difference, but the Brooks Hostess can be found with a fairly clear picture, which I’ve attached, and one that’s a tad bury with a redness to his face. I’m not sure if it’s something about the print setting or what the deal is with this card; maybe you guys can chime in on the reason for the difference.

Attachment 410605
Attachment 410606

Ok; now I’ve pictured a proof of the 1975 Hostess panel. Notice any difference?

Attachment 410607

Besides the hilarity of the photographer's shadow marring everything (shouldn't that be one of the don'ts on the first day of photography class??), I noticed the dot borders aren't uniform at all (on any of the three cards). In the Brooksie on the panel, there's a significant gap in the lower left side, but in the Robinson card appearing alone, the dot border seems to be full on all four sides. Perhaps those differences are unique to whether or not the card is a clear or 'red faced' version?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Day #2 of the post of my 1983 World Series baseballs will highlight the Orioles outfielders. It's interesting to note how rosters have changed since 1983. The Orioles roster had 9 outfielders and 9 pitchers for the series. Today, teams often carry 12-13 pitchers and place a premium on bench players that can play infield and outfield.

1983 World Series Outfielders

Al Bumbry, Gary Roenicke, Benny Ayala, Dan Ford, Jim Dwyer, John Lowenstein, Ken Singleton, Tito Landrum, John Shelby

Mark,

At one point I was considering getting the baseball autographed. At that time, I had small kids and living in Maine, leaving not much access to get autographs at spring training or regular season games. Once a few players passed away, I decided to have none of them autographed rather than mix and match.

Alan,

They looks very nice! Think you made the right decision on the autographs. Would be tough to see both the art and auto at the same time anyway.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by kailes2872

Got my signed cards back today. 9 day turnaround time! Brooks signed a baseball for me as a 12 year old boy in 1984 at an old timers game in Indianapolis right after the Hoosier Dome opened up and before the Colts moved to Indy. I still have the ball on display. One of my favorites of all time for that reason alone!

Kevin,

Very nice autographed cards. Thanks for sharing the TTM success.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Besides the hilarity of the photographer's shadow marring everything (shouldn't that be one of the don'ts on the first day of photography class??), I noticed the dot borders aren't uniform at all (on any of the three cards). In the Brooksie on the panel, there's a significant gap in the lower left side, but in the Robinson card appearing alone, the dot border seems to be full on all four sides. Perhaps those differences are unique to whether or not the card is a clear or 'red faced' version?

Always thought that was funny on the shadows. Basically thought the same thing as you mentioned above. They used the same picture on the 1974 Deckle Edge, but they cropped all that mess out.

[Mark70Z]

Day 206 (July 24, 2020 – 206)

Has there been anyone better in the history that has charged, scooped, and thrown out runners on choppers and/or bunts than Brooks Robinson? Of course, the answer is “NO”. Will there ever be anyone better? “NO; it’s impossible”. A color 8X10 autographed photo of Brooks doing what he does best, charging the ball.

Day 206 Photo Charging Ball.jpg

The photo was used on the cover of the Spring/1971 issue of Complete Sports. Cover shows some of the stars of other sports of the day to include basketball’s Willis Reed, hockey’s Bobby Orr and football’s Larry Brown.

Day 206 Publication 1971 Complete Sports Spring 1.jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Here's the last group of 1983 World Series painted baseballs. The infielders and catchers.

Cal Ripken Jr, Eddie Murray, Rick Dempsey, Joe Nolan, Rich Dauer, Lenn Sakata and Todd Cruz

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Cal Ripken Jr).JPG 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Eddie Murray).JPG

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Rick Dempsey).jpg 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Joe Nolan).JPG

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Rich Dauer).JPG 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Lenn Sakata).JPG

1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Todd Cruz).JPG

Official 1983 World Series ball and painted logo ball round out the display

1983 World Series Baseball.JPG 1984 Roberta Howard Hand Painted Baseball (Orioles Logo).jpg

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[Mark70Z]

Day 207 (July 25, 2020 – 207)

A 1972 Working Press Pass for the Orioles season.

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The 1972 MLB All-Star Game was played in Atlanta Stadium on July 25, 1972. The game went into extra innings and was won in the 10th. Joe Morgan singled, scoring Nate Colbert that ended the game. The NL won the AS game 4-3.

1972 Cachet for the 1972 All Star Game.

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[BaltOrioles]

In 1971, I received a Mattel Instant Replay record player for Christmas. I can't be the only person to remember these.

You inserted a plastic record into the player and an announcer replayed a highlight from the player's career. The records included players from different sports, including drag racing. I no longer have the record player, but found this picture online. I think the record players must have come in multiple colors, because I remember mine being blue. You received 4 records in the original box and could purchase additional packs of records.

Mattel Instant Replay.jpg

The only Oriole I'm aware of was Frank Robinson. If I remember right, his 500th HR was the highlight. The records came in two variations, a single sided record and a much harder to find double sided version.

1971 Mattel Frank Robinson records

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1971 Mattel Frank Robinson proof

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[BaltOrioles]

In the 1950's & 60's, it was fairly common for teams to travel to locations outside the normal radius of their spring training home, especially near the end of spring training. Teams would often recognize and thank their minor league affiliates, by playing an exhibition game there, just before the regular season was set to start. Even today, the Orioles will sometimes travel from Sarasota to Norfolk, to play a game against the Tides, if they are scheduled to open the season at Camden Yards.

Programs from these games are cool for a couple reasons, you can pinpoint the date of the game and quantities of the programs are fairly limited.

Here are a few programs from the 1957 and 1958 seasons.

1957 Benefit game in Los Angeles

1957 Spring Training (Los AngelesJohn Tracy Clinic).jpg


1957 Spring Training Program in San Antonio, Texas

1957 Spring Training (San Antonio).jpg


1958 Exhibition game in Las Vegas

1958 Spring Training (Las Vegas).jpg

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

In 1971, I received a Mattel Instant Replay record player for Christmas. I can't be the only person to remember these.

You inserted a plastic record into the player and an announcer replayed a highlight from the player's career. The records included players from different sports, including drag racing. I no longer have the record player, but found this picture online. I think the record players must have come in multiple colors, because I remember mine being blue. You received 4 records in the original box and could purchase additional packs of records.

The only Oriole I'm aware of was Frank Robinson. If I remember right, his 500th HR was the highlight. The records came in two variations, a single sided record and a much harder to find double sided version.

Those are very cool, but I especially like the Frank Robinson proof. Very unique piece.

[Mark70Z]

Day 208 (July 26, 2020 – 208)

A few Brooks, late in his career, photographs; all on defense at 3rd base.

Day 208 a Photo Fielding Late Career.jpg
Day 208 b Photo late career.jpg

My favorite photograph pictured today is a small photo, around 5”x7”, taken by

Jerry Wachter in June of 1976.

Day 208 c Photo TSN Jerry Wachter 5x7 June 1976 front.jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 209 (July 27, 2020 – 209)

Brooks was featured on the cover of several magazines after the 1970 World Series victory and WS MVP Award. Here’s a few from 1971:

Dell Baseball 1971 – with the article “Brooks Robinson Hottest Ever at the Hot Corner”

Day 209 a Publication 1971 Baseball 1.jpg

I like the cover photo of Brooks used on this baseball magazine; the cover photo was taken by photographer Malcolm Emmons.

Cord Sportfacts Baseball News 1971

Day 209 b Publication 1971 Cord Sportsfacts Baseball News 1.jpg

Brooks Robinson on the cover along with Phillies star Dick Allen. Very nice setup for the cover in my opinion with the bright yellow backdrop.

1971 Countrywide Sports August Edition

Day 209 c Publication 1971 Countrywide Sports August 1.jpg

[cardsagain74]

This is still going on daily? I barely have the energy or focus to update once every few weeks anymore.

You guys have some impressive staying power

[roarfrom34]

Picking up where Alan left off the other day, here is an exhibition game program from April 1991 where the Orioles and the Red Sox played a two game series at RFK Stadium in DC prior to the season opener:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Picking up where Alan left off the other day, here is an exhibition game program from April 1991 where the Orioles and the Red Sox played a two game series at RFK Stadium in DC prior to the season opener:

Bill,

I love these type of programs. 1991 was actually in the middle of a string of years that the Orioles played exhibition games at RFK Stadium. Here are programs from 1988 - 1993.

1988 Program

1988 Spring Training (Washington DC).jpg


1989 Programs (2 different cover variations for April 1st & 2nd)

1989 Spring Training (Washington DCApril 1).jpg 1989 Spring Training (Washington DCApril 2).jpg


1992 Program

1992 Spring Training (Washington DC).jpg


1993 Program

1993 Spring Training (Washington DC).jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 210 (July 28, 2020 – 210)

I enjoy looking at the Topps 1977 Orioles Team #546 with the orange jerseys. While a lot of people don’t like the orange jerseys I sure do. I wasn’t as crazy about the orange pants to go along with the jersey, but still liked the look (a little).

1977 Topps #546

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1977 Topps #546 back

Day 210 b 1977 Topps Orioles Team #546 back.jpg

A 1976 B&W team photo for the 1977 Topps card. Notice the Jim Palmer cutout is placed in a different location.

Day 210 Photo 1976 Orioles team picture.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Mark..I've always wondered where Jim Palmer was when they took that 1976 team photo!

Here is another Spring Training program, this one from 1989 where the Orioles played three exhibition games at the recently completed Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami (future home of the Marlins):

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is another Spring Training program, this one from 1989 where the Orioles played three exhibition games at the recently completed Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami (future home of the Marlins):

Bill,

You've awoken the sleeping dog. I love Orioles programs, especially unusual ones, and could post them everyday.

Here are some other Orioles spring training programs from Joe Robbie Stadium

1988 Program

1988 Spring Training (Joe Robbie).jpg


1991 Program

1991 Spring Training (Joe Robbie).jpg


1992 Program

1992 Spring Training (Joe Robbie).jpg

[Mark70Z]

Day 211 (July 29, 2020 – 211)

A couple of larger, and fairly common, pinbacks from 1966. The first is a GO-GO Baltimore Orioles pinback.

Day 211 a Pinback 1966 Go Go.jpg

Below is the 1966 American League Champions pinback with the Orioles team pictured.

Day 211 b Pinback 1966 Team.jpg

I don’t have a great picture of my 1966 Orioles Press Pin, but you get the idea.

Day 211 c Press Pin 1966.jpg


Man, you guys have some cool looking programs; keep them coming!

[roarfrom34]

Mark...Great Pins!

OTD in 2007, Cal Ripken Jr. was inducted into the HOF...I was fortunate enough to be there and it was one of the most memorable days of my life:

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Man, you guys have some cool looking programs; keep them coming!

Mark,

Here you go. Over the years, the Orioles have played a couple games in Louisville, KY at the end of spring training.

1990 Scorecard vs St. Louis Cardinals

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2002 Scorecard vs Cincinnati Reds

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Here's one last spring training program that took place in Mark's backyard. In 1975, the Orioles played the Braves in Jacksonville, FL.

1975 Program vs Atlanta Braves

1975 Spring Training (Jacksonville).jpg

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

OTD in 2007, Cal Ripken Jr. was inducted into the HOF...I was fortunate enough to be there and it was one of the most memorable days of my life:

Bill,

My wife and I were there that weekend, too. We had to stay in a tent at a camping area near Cooperstown, because all the motels and hotels were full for miles.

The amount of Orioles fans, compared to Padres, that day was unbelievable. I felt a little bad for Tony Gwynn. We were about in the middle of the crowd in front of the stage. I think it was the largest crowd to attend the induction ceremony, at least to that point. People were also watching from a an area overflow across the street.

I didn't get a ball from Cal , but did pick up some nice items from the weekend. My best pick up was a 2007 HOF brown bat.

Here's a program from the ceremony.

2007 HOF Induction Program

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The Aberdeen Ironbirds also played that weekend at Doubleday Field. We set beside Joe Mahoney's parents at the game. Joe played a couple games for the Orioles in 2012 and the Marlins in 2013. The Ironbirds were managed by former O's Andy Etchebarren.

2007 Ironbirds program from HOF Weekend

2007 Oneonta Tigers vs Aberdeen (Ripken HOF Weekend).jpg

[roarfrom34]

Great items Alan.....It certainly was a crazy weekend (wish I would have known you back then!)...

That weekend, I was fortunate to get one of those brown bats signed by both Tony & Cal (was a thank you gift from Ripken Baseball for helping out):

[ripfan008]

Hi Alan and Bill,

I was at Cal's induction too. I was part of a bus trip from Baltimore that stayed at Turning Stone Casino and Resort. I missed the day before the induction when the HOFers present were signing autographs because I went on a hot streak at Caribbean Stud Poker and it paid for my entire weekend.

It's funny, I had the same thought too about Tony Gwynn, I felt sorry that there were so many Orioles fans present.

My only regret that weekend is that it was probably my one chance to meet Willie Mays and I didn't get to. I remember people in my bus group complaining that he was charging $325 for autographs. It was Willie Mays!

[Mark70Z]

Day 212 (July 30, 2020 – 212)

The Daily Star newspaper type insert from Saturday, July 30, 1983. Pictures HOF inductees Juan Marichal, George Kell, Walter Alston as well as Brooks.

Day 212 a The Daily Star.jpg

I know I pictured the 1983 HOF induction brown bat, but here it is again…

Day 212 b HOF Brown Bat.jpg

I have a couple advertising cards picturing Brooks, one mailed and one not mailed, for a baseball card memorabilia show held during the 1983 HOF weekend. I have a small poster ad as well which I’ll post in a few days.

Day 212 c Redman Hall Card Show 1983 July 31.jpg
Day 212 d Redman Hall Card Show 1983 July 31 1.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Mark...That Brooks HOF Induction bat is difficult to find (I believe it was the first year they made them)...

On the subject of Brooks bats, this is my last BiCentennial bat to show (I know Mark shared his back on the 4th of July)....I wish I could have the personalization removed:

[gustomania]

This is one of the most amazing threads I have seen. Totally awesome stuff!!

[BaltOrioles]

I don't know how many of you collect bobbleheads, but according to my wife I have way more than I need, including 3 ft bobbleheads of Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken Jr.

In 2006, Brooks was part of a Red Cross blood drive promotion that included an appearance by him and a bobblehead giveaway. For bobblehead collectors, it is a highly sought after item. Only about 200 were produced.

Here is a flyer advertising the event and the bobblehead. Ironically, a Cal Ripken Jr bobblehead is pictured on the flyer.

2006 Orioles Red Cross Blood Drive Flyer.jpg B.Robinson Red Cross.jpg


In 2007 and 2010, Red Cross bobbleheads of Boog Powell and Matt Wieters were also given out at blood drives. The Powell and Wieters bobbleheads are just as hard to find as the Brooks Robinson. I'm lucky to have picked up all three.

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Mark...That Brooks HOF Induction bat is difficult to find (I believe it was the first year they made them)...

On the subject of Brooks bats, this is my last BiCentennial bat to show (I know Mark shared his back on the 4th of July)....I wish I could have the personalization removed:

Still looks good. Can the sharpie be removed w/o affecting the bat?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

I don't know how many of you collect bobbleheads, but according to my wife I have way more than I need, including 3 ft bobbleheads of Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken Jr.

In 2006, Brooks was part of a Red Cross blood drive promotion that included an appearance by him and a bobblehead giveaway. For bobblehead collectors, it is a highly sought after item. Only about 200 were produced.

Here is a flyer advertising the event and the bobblehead. Ironically, a Cal Ripken Jr bobblehead is pictured on the flyer.

In 2007 and 2010, Red Cross bobbleheads of Boog Powell and Matt Wieters were also given out at blood drives. The Powell and Wieters bobbleheads are just as hard to find as the Brooks Robinson. I'm lucky to have picked up all three.

While I don’t really collect bobbleheads I do have a few. I know the Brooks Red Cross can be costly. Sure looks good though.

[Mark70Z]

Day 213 (July 31, 2020 – 213)

The Forty-Fourth Annual Program for the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. The cover of the program features the 1982 Induction ceremony at Cooperstown and pictures Travis Jackson, Happy Chandler, Frank Robinson and Hank Aaron. The 1983 inductees to the HOF were Walter Alston, George Kell, Juan Marichal and Brooks Robinson.

1983 Hall of Fame Program

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To go along with the program is the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Yearbook. The cover features artwork by Dick Perez of the 1983 inductees (Alston, Kell, Marichal, and Brooks).

1983 Hall of Fame Yearbook

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Below is a Press Pass for CBS News to the HOF Induction Ceremonies on July 31, 1983.

Working Press Pass July 31, 1983

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[Mark70Z]

Day 213 (July 31, 2020 – 213) cont.

AND...You have to have a shirt to commemorate the day!

Day 213 e 1983 Shirt HOF Induction July 31.jpg

[roarfrom34]

Mark...Great '83 HOF Induction pieces!

Alan...Congrats on getting all three of those American Red Cross Bobbleheads

I believe the Orioles first bobblehead giveaway was a Cal Ripken Jr. one back in 2000....Here is a postcard they sent promoting the occassion:

[BaltOrioles]

Maybe Bill has more info on this?? I found it sorting through some stuff. It's a pamphlet with a short quiz about Cal Ripken Jr sponsored by Jews for Jesus in Rockville, MD. I'm guessing after he retired, early to mid 2000's.

It's a much brighter orange than the scans show.

2000's Cal Ripken Quiz Brochure (Jews for Jesus).jpg


Here are the pages unfolded (8 1/2" x 11)

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[Mark70Z]

[QUOTE=BaltOrioles;2004560]Maybe Bill has more info on this?? I found it sorting through some stuff. It's a pamphlet with a short quiz about Cal Ripken Jr sponsored by Jews for Jesus in Rockville, MD. I'm guessing after he retired, early to mid 2000's. QUOTE]

Bill,

That's both COOL and unique...

[Chstrite]

Hi, everyone. New to posting. I thought to show a couple of my favorite oddball Brooks Cards part of the PSA Brooks Master Set. Took me a while to find these two. I am told the 1968 Disc might be missing a color or two. Regardless, they are pretty rare and tough to find.

Mark, thanks for getting me up an running!!!

[quitcrab]

Two very nice Topps test issues! The 3D card from 68, the 61 Dice Game are by far the toughest to obtain... and those disc are right up there. Scarce !

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by Chstrite

Hi, everyone. New to posting. I thought to show a couple of my favorite oddball Brooks Cards part of the PSA Brooks Master Set. Took me a while to find these two. I am told the 1968 Disc might be missing a color or two. Regardless, they are pretty rare and tough to find.

Mark, thanks for getting me up an running!!!

Great cards! Did you get the '68 from a dealer named Steve? One of my favorite Orioles oddball dealers and he had a '68 Brooks disc for sale earlier this year.