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06-06-2010, 07:51 PM #1
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1968 Brooks Robinson Jersey - Mile High
Does anyone have knowledge of the Orioles wearing vest style jerseys in 1968. Here is the link to the Mile High Auction. http://www.milehighcardco.com/LotDet...00&category=10 Also, appears to be a very different Wilson label than what is typically seen. Thanks.
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06-06-2010, 08:29 PM #2
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Re: 1968 Brooks Robinson Jersey - Mile High
According to Dressed to the Nines they did wear vest style jerseys in '68. Click on link and click on 1968 on the left side of page.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/fr...6_BAL-1977_BAL[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]www.alamedasportsproject.com
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06-07-2010, 02:08 PM #3
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Re: 1968 Brooks Robinson Jersey - Mile High
The tags are inconsistent with Wilson flannels of the era. The Wilson tag is rarely found on gamers, and the year/set strip tag is in a font and material that says FORGERY loud and clear. Avoid this one.
Dave M.
Chicago area
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06-07-2010, 02:45 PM #4
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Re: 1968 Brooks Robinson Jersey - Mile High
In my opinion, this jersey has several questionable characteristics. First, while the Okkonen book lists the vest as 1968, they were actually from 1969, and as far as I can determine, used only in 1969. For 1969 Orioles jerseys & vests, the year should be over the set designation not beside it, and for 1968s, it should either be “68-set 1” or “1968-1”( not 68-1). The trim around the neck is to circular,it should be more of a “V” at the bottom. While it is hard to do a true comparison, it appears that the Orioles name is larger than it should be(e.g.the "O" almost touches the button below, whereas all other 68 & 69 homes have a considerable space between the "O" and the button below). It also appears that the NOB is thicker and larger than it should be. Finally, I believe Brooks wore size 42 with the exception of the Spaulding knits of 71 & 72 and possibly 1977. In addition, I have been informed by a long time collector friend that several years ago there was a guy from California that was selling Brooks Robinson vest(s?) in an SCD ad claiming they were salesman's samples. I don't have a picture of those to compare with the one in this auction. I collect Orioles jerseys (see parkwaypastimes.com) but I would not bid on this jersey.