Posted on 09/26/2023 4:57:03 PM PDT by Rummyfan
Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86.
"We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson," his family and the Baltimore Orioles said in a joint statement. "An integral part of our Orioles Family since 1955, he will continue to leave a lasting impact on our club, our community, and the sport of baseball."
The statement did not say how Robinson died.
The Orioles held a moment of silence before their game against the Washington Nationals, and the teams lined up outside their dugouts to pay their respects. Also before the game, fans gathered around the 9-foot bronze statue of Robinson inside Camden Yards.
"Great player, great guy on the field, great guy off," said fellow Orioles Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, who was overcome with emotion. "Respectful, kind. And you don't meet too many guys like that. Brooks was a genuine person. There was no acting. Brooks was just a genuine person
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I was going to say something along the same lines. Personally, I would take Matthews' superior bat (particularly, power) over Robinson's superior glove. However, I'd be satisfied with either as 3B on my team.
Brooks Robinson will be missed. He was a good guy. RIP
He destroyed my Reds in that series. I was 11 and brokenhearted. LoL
I was a 10 year old watching a little B&W TV when he hit that Grand Slam Against the Yankees.
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