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Orioles Legend Brooks Robinson Dead at 86
New York Post ^
| Sep. 26, 2023
| Andrew Battifarano
Posted on 09/26/2023 3:39:07 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
Brooks played minor league baseball here in York, PA up the road from Baltimore.
He made many personal appearances around York after retirement and I spoke with him more than once always a class guy.
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posted on
09/26/2023 4:22:30 PM PDT
by
Nextrush
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To: nickcarraway
Incredible 3rd baseman.
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09/26/2023 4:28:39 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Sic Semper Tyrannis)
To: nickcarraway
Defensively, Brooks Robinson owned The Hot Corner (Third Base) for 20 years.
I saw him play several times in Comiskey Park in Chicago, and several more times in south Florida during Spring Training.
No great plays to report in person, but the highlight films are amazing.
He could hit the long ball, too.
Over 20 HRs in several seasons, as I recall.
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posted on
09/26/2023 4:33:12 PM PDT
by
zeestephen
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To: nickcarraway
Sports Illustrated once called him “The Brooks Robinson Vacuum Cleaner Company.”
One of the best of all time. Remember the 1970 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds?
According to the Baltimore Sun he used to attend Halloween parties dressed as Erwin Rommel. You couldn’t get away with that today, bomb plot notwithstanding.
RIP Brooks!
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09/26/2023 4:34:18 PM PDT
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grey_whiskers
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To: basalt
Mickey Lolich in the ‘68 World Series, though.
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09/26/2023 4:35:30 PM PDT
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grey_whiskers
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To: Golden Eagle
My favorite player of all time. Thanks for my childhood memories Mr. Robinson.
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09/26/2023 4:37:43 PM PDT
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shotgun
To: shotgun
My favorite player of all time. He was mine as well, at one time. Cal Ripken Jr. overtook him though, at some point, and I'm still convinced he's the best. What a great legacy, and franchise, they both represent.
To: nickcarraway
I will concede that George Brett and Mike Schmidt were better hitting third baseman, even Clete Boyer. But I never saw anyone field better than Brooks Robinson. RIP Brooks.
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posted on
09/26/2023 5:05:22 PM PDT
by
Rummyfan
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To: Andyman
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posted on
09/26/2023 5:06:41 PM PDT
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Rummyfan
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To: basalt
...ain’t that the truth. Respected the man...hated that team.
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09/27/2023 6:54:52 AM PDT
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RckyRaCoCo
(Please Pray For My Brother Ken.)
To: cowboyusa
"Best Defensive 3rd Baseman. Schmidt is the best all around 3rd Baseman"
And George Brett is where? My cousin's garage is a Shrine to Brooks Robinson.
They sure made Baseball exciting.
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09/27/2023 8:33:09 AM PDT
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guest7
To: NohSpinZone
"Rest in peace. Iconic Brooks play in the 1970 World Series."
Excellent!!!
That right there, all you can say is "WOW!"
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09/27/2023 8:42:18 AM PDT
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guest7
To: guest7
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posted on
09/27/2023 8:54:44 AM PDT
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cowboyusa
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To: RckyRaCoCo
i swear...it seemed like Boog Powell hit a home run every at bat....lol.
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09/27/2023 8:56:37 AM PDT
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basalt
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