Robinson, Brooks (1937-2023), was one of the greatest third basemen in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He played for the Baltimore Orioles of the American League (AL) from 1955 to 1977. Robinson was named to 18 All-Star teams. He won 16 Gold Glove awards, a record for a nonpitcher. Robinson led AL third basemen in fielding percentage 11 times. He holds many MLB records for a third baseman, including games played (2,870) and career assists (6,205), putouts (2,697), and double plays (618).
Robinson was also a dependable hitter. In 1964, he batted .317 with 28 home runs and a league-leading 118 runs batted in. He was named the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) that season. He batted .429 and made several sensational fielding plays in leading the Orioles to victory in the 1970 World Series. Robinson was named the MVP of the 1970 World Series.
Brooks Calbert Robinson, Jr., was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on May 18, 1937. He was a friendly, generous person who was enormously popular with other players. Robinson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983, his first year of eligibility. After his playing career, Robinson became a broadcaster for the Orioles. He died on Sept. 26, 2023.
