Sun archives: Brooks Robinson

B. Robinson gloves award in York, Pa.

The greatest defensive third baseman in baseball history received confirmation of that title yesterday in the city where he made his professional debut.

O's, Brooks: No rift

It's not surprising that fans voted Brooks Robinson the best defensive third baseman ever in balloting conducted by Rawlings last year.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

It's Brooks and fun for new team

Even after taking part in a half-century of opening days, Brooks Robinson still gobbles them up like a hard smash to third.

Baltimore's Error Of Omission

Rick Maese: Yea for York

He still remembers the first professional uniform he ever wore. He was 18 years old, fresh off the bus from Arkansas. The jersey said White Roses across the chest. In his first pro game, the public address announcer in York, Pa., announced the team's new second baseman as Bob Robinson.

Baseball Notes

B. Robinson's new highlight

Former Orioles great Brooks Robinson caught on quickly: Preventing runs was just as important as scoring them.

John Eisenberg: No bows for Brooks

THE ORIOLES will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Brooks Robinson's major league debut Saturday at Camden Yards, but Robinson won't be there to help.

Former Oriole Robinson angered by steroid use in baseball

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Hall of Fame third-baseman Brooks Robinson said Friday that baseball stars of his generation are upset that their place in history could be diminished because new records might have been set by users of illegal substances.

Orioles at 50

Cornerstone at third base

Brooks Robinson's peers believe his defense wasn't just one of the Orioles' defining characteristics.

Sea kicks up, delivers a curve

DOGWOOD HARBOR - For one day, Phil Price's 47-foot fishing boat had a Hallof Fame defense and an All-Star offense.

35 years later, O's still swept up in joy

Save for Cal Ripken's emotional farewell tour, the recently completed Orioles season was definitely a year to forget for hometown fans. But 35 years ago, it was truly a festive time in Baltimore.

Who's greatest in pecking order?

Tony Muser called it an impossible task. Terry Crowley wanted no part of it. Scott McGregor simply was appreciative for having such skilled players behind him, no matter who rated higher.

A milestone for Brooks Robinson

CAN IT REALLY be that Sunday will mark 40 years since "the most important and beloved Oriole of modern times" first arrived here?

In '77, Brooks offered final thrill

Brooks Robinson was crowding 40, but on that April night in 1977, his legions of fans were able to banish the depressing thought of his age from their minds. Robinson stood in front of his locker after the game, smiling. With a wink, he said, "The kid can still play."

B. Robinson: He's correct, politically Ex-Oriole drops in at White House

WASHINGTON -- On a day the White House was preoccupied with the Great Timber Compromise, President Clinton played host to a guest known for his work with lumber -- and with a glove: Orioles Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson.

Listening to 'Old No. 5' remains easy delight for Orioles watchers

The TV Repairman:

Top Series belonged to Brooks

Gather 'round, young'uns, I got something to tell you about a ballplayer of some years past just in case your daddy didn't get around to filling you in.

Brooks Robinson's career statistics