Famous Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson has passed away at the age of 86.
The renowned third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, Brooks Robinson, was a baseball icon. Robinson, who was born in 1937, played professionally from 1955 to 1977, during which time he became widely recognized as one of the best defensive players in Major League Baseball history. Robinson was a third baseman of unparalleled brilliance, as evidenced by his record-setting 16 Gold Glove Awards. His defensive prowess against the Cincinnati Reds in Game 7 of the 1970 World Series is legendary. Robinson’s impact in baseball will live on thanks to his off-field qualities of humility and sportsmanship.
During his 23-year career in the major leagues, Brooks Robinson was nicknamed as “Mr. Oriole” due to the fact that he played third base for the Baltimore Orioles. Robinson passed away at the age of 86.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said: “All of us at Major League Baseball are saddened by the loss of Brooks Robinson, one of the greats of our National Pastime and a legend of the Baltimore Orioles,”
“Brooks stood among the greatest defensive players who have ever lived. He was a two-time World Series Champion, the 1964 American League MVP, and the winner of 16 consecutive Gold Gloves at third base. He was a model of excellence, durability, loyalty and winning baseball for the Orioles. After his playing career, he continued to make contributions to the game by working with the MLB Players Alumni Association.
“I will always remember Brooks as a true gentleman who represented our game extraordinarily well on and off the field all his life. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I send my deepest condolences to Brooks’ family, his many friends across our game, and Orioles fans everywhere.”
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On behalf of the organization and Robinson’s loved ones, the Orioles have issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson. 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 Human Vacuum Cleaner” was nicknamed because of how well he defended the third base.
Robinson won the American League Most Valuable Player Award in 1964, was a World Series champion in 1966 and 1970, and was awarded the Most Valuable Player of the 1970 World Series. In 1983, he became the first third baseman ever to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.