Dick Armstrong, an innovative young publicist, and Jim Hartzell, a newspaper cartoonist, were the key figures in introducing an image for the Orioles that still resonates seven decades later.
Thanks for writing this post about the fascinating history of the Oriole Bird and especially the first Oriole bird —Jim Hartzell’s. I always Jim’s bird in various programs, yearbooks, scorebooks, stationary or memorabilia but especially on page one of the Baltimore Morning Sun. I wrote a short article about Jim’s Bird in the Baltimore chop last year.
Wonderful article John! Thanks for sharing such a great story. And those vintage Orioles publications are beautiful.
You're right, they're true classics.
I've been hemming and hawing over the paid subscription and this put me over the edge. Such a great piece.
Thank you, Chris. Your kind words are appreciated, and so is your support.
Thank you for this wonderful article about my father and Jim Hartzell’s collaboration in creating “Mr. Oriole.”
Shining a light on the great work of people like your father is what this Orioles history project is all about.
Thanks for writing this post about the fascinating history of the Oriole Bird and especially the first Oriole bird —Jim Hartzell’s. I always Jim’s bird in various programs, yearbooks, scorebooks, stationary or memorabilia but especially on page one of the Baltimore Morning Sun. I wrote a short article about Jim’s Bird in the Baltimore chop last year.