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Brooks Robinson was an American former professional baseball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive third basemen in the history of the game. He spent his entire 23-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, winning two World Series championships, 16 Gold Glove Awards, and the 1964 American League MVP Award.

He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983 and is affectionately known as “The Human Vacuum Cleaner” or “Mr. Hoover” for his fielding prowess. He died on September 26, 2023, at the age of 86.

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Early Life and Family

Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. was born on May 18, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the son of Brooks Calbert Robinson Sr., a fireman and electrician, and Ethel Mae Denker Robinson, a homemaker. He had two sisters, Betty and Doris. He grew up as a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and idolized their star player Stan Musial.

Brooks Robinson attended Little Rock High School, where he excelled in baseball and basketball. He was a member of the M.M. Eberts Post No. 1 Doughboys, one of the best American Legion teams in the region. He also received a full scholarship offer from the University of Arkansas for his basketball skills, but he chose to pursue a career in baseball instead.

Robinson was signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent in 1955, shortly after graduating from high school. He made his major league debut later that year at the age of 18. He spent most of his first three seasons in the minor leagues, playing for teams such as the York White Roses, the San Antonio Missions, and the Vancouver Mounties. Brooks also attended two winter semesters at Little Rock University during the offseasons and majored in commerce.

Career and Achievements

Robinson became the Orioles’ regular third baseman in 1958 and quickly established himself as one of the best defensive players at his position. He won his first Gold Glove Award in 1960 and went on to win 15 more consecutively until 1975. He also made 18 All-Star appearances during his career, including three times in each of the seasons from 1960 to 1962.

Brooks Robinson was also a productive hitter who batted .267 with 2,848 hits, 268 home runs, and 1,357 RBIs in his career. He won the American League MVP Award in 1964 after hitting .318 with 28 home runs and a league-leading 118 RBIs. He also led the league in fielding percentage nine times and assists eight times.

Brooks was a key member of the Orioles’ teams that won four American League pennants and two World Series titles in the 1960s and 1970s. He was named the World Series MVP in 1970 after hitting .429 with two home runs and six RBIs against the Cincinnati Reds. He also homered in Game 1 of the Orioles’ sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1966.

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Robinson played his final game on August 13, 1977, at the age of 40. He retired as the all-time leader in games played (2,896), putouts (2,697), assists (6,205), and double plays (618) by a third baseman. He also holds the record for the longest career spent with a single team by any position player in major league history.

He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1983 with 92% of the vote. His jersey number 5 was retired by the Orioles that same year. He also received several other honors and awards throughout his career and after his retirement, such as:

• The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award (1960)
• The Hutch Award (1966)
• The Babe Ruth Award (1970)
• The Roberto Clemente Award (1972)
• The Presidential Medal of Freedom (1984)
• The Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (1989)
• The Major League Baseball All-Century Team (1999)
• The Major League Baseball All-Time Gold Glove Team (2007)

Personal Life and Wife

According to wikicelebs.com, Robinson married Constance Louise Butler on October 28, 1960. They had four children: Brooks David Robinson (born in 1962), Christopher Wayne Robinson (born in 1964), Michael Dean Robinson (born in 1966), and Diana Lynn Robinson (born in 1971). They also had eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was known for his humble and friendly personality and his involvement in various charitable and community causes. He was a devout Christian and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also supported the American Cancer Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the March of Dimes, and the Brooks Robinson Charitable Foundation.

Death News

Robinson died on September 26, 2023, at the age of 86 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many fans and admirers.

The Orioles announced his death in a joint statement with his family and paid tribute to him before their game against the Washington Nationals. They also placed a black band on their jersey sleeves and a black number 5 on their caps in his honor.

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Facts and Trivia

• He was a paperboy and sold soft drinks at the ballpark as a kid.
• Robinson was the first player to win the World Series MVP Award without hitting a home run in the series.
• Brooks was the first player to have his image on a U.S. postage stamp while still active.
• Robinson was the first player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated four times in one year (1966).
• Brooks Robinson was the first player to hit a triple play and a grand slam in the same game (1973).

• Robinson was the first player to have a statue erected in his honor at Camden Yards, the Orioles’ home ballpark.
• He was the first player to receive a standing ovation at an opposing team’s ballpark when he played his final game at Fenway Park in Boston.
• Robinson was one of the pallbearers at Jackie Robinson’s funeral in 1972.
• He was one of the guest stars on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1969.
• Brooks was one of the hosts of ABC’s Monday Night Baseball in 1978.

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