Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, dead at 86
Orioles legend Brooks Robinson dead at age 86
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. The Orioles announced his death in a joint statement with Robinson’s family Tuesday. The statement did not say how Robinson died.
BALTIMORE, Md. - 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.
The Orioles announced his death in a joint statement with Robinson’s family Tuesday. The statement did not say how Robinson died.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 06: Former Baltimore Orioles Brooks Robinson walks on the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 06, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Coming of age before the free agent era, Robinson spent his entire 23-year career with the Orioles. He almost single-handedly helped Baltimore defeat Cincinnati in the 1970 World Series and homered in Game 1 of the Orioles’ 1966 sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers for their first crown.
Robinson participated in 18 All-Star Games, won 16 consecutive Gold Gloves and earned the 1964 AL Most Valuable Player award after batting .318 with 28 home runs and a league-leading 118 RBIs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.