Highlights
Brooks C. Robinson Jr. played 23 seasons (1955-1977) for the Baltimore Orioles during a Hall of Fame career defined by outstanding defense and clutch play. Nicknamed the "Human Vacuum Cleaner" for his knack for sucking up balls hit near his third base post, Robinson won 16 straight Gold Gloves and set major league records at his position for putouts, assists, chances, double plays and fielding percentage. Many consider him the best defensive third baseman of all time. The Orioles third baseman finished his career with 2,848 hits, 268 home runs and 1,357 RBIs. He won the American League MVP Award in 1964, hitting .317 with 28 home runs and 118 RBIs. Robinson was also awarded the 1970 World Se...
Brooks C. Robinson Jr. played 23 seasons (1955-1977) for the Baltimore Orioles during a Hall of Fame career defined by outstanding defense and clutch play. Nicknamed the "Human Vacuum Cleaner" for his knack for sucking up balls hit near his third base post, Robinson won 16 straight Gold Gloves and set major league records at his position for putouts, assists, chances, double plays and fielding percentage. Many consider him the best defensive third baseman of all time. The Orioles third baseman finished his career with 2,848 hits, 268 home runs and 1,357 RBIs. He won the American League MVP Award in 1964, hitting .317 with 28 home runs and 118 RBIs. Robinson was also awarded the 1970 World Series MVP. The Orioles won two World Series titles during Robinson's career -- in 1966 and 1970 and Robinson was voted World Series MVP in 1970. Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983, earning 91.98 percent of the vote. Robinson was born in Little Rock, Ark., on May 18, 1937.
Displaying items 1-12 of 264
» View baltimoresun.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-20
•
Next >
-
University of Baltimore launches recycling campaign
A new recycling campaign at the University of Baltimore is urging residents to vote with their trash.
University officials are inviting Baltimoreans to answer questions about the city by placing their recycled trash in one of four see-through bins on...Tags: Bolton Hill, University of Baltimore, Johnny Unitas, Elections, Cal Ripken, Jr.
-
MSABC selects its preseason all-state baseball team
The Baltimore SunThe Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches (MSABC) has named its preseason all-state baseball team. A banquet honoring the pre-season All-State team as well as the coaches of the year will be held Febr. 18 at Camden Yards. For more information...Tags: Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Ryan Ripken, Baseball, Scott Mitchell
-
Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson falls at charity event
Orioles Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson broke two bones in his rear shoulder area, including his clavicle, when he fell backward at least 6 feet from an elevated stage during a charity event Friday night in Hollywood, Fla., the Palm Beach Post reported....Tags: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Charity, Fort Lauderdale, Montreal Expos, Hollywood (Broward, Florida)
-
Orioles notes: arbitration hearings, Jackson, free agency, Robinson
Barring a last minute change, the Orioles are expected to go to arbitration hearings with starter Jeremy Guthrie and swingman Brad Bergesen -- which would be the first time the club has met with the three-person, independent panel since before the 2006...Tags: Cole Hamels, Baseball, Jeremy Guthrie, Brad Bergesen, Adam Jones (baseball)
-
Discover the 'Library Finds' at the new Miller Branch Library
Have you been to the new Charles E. Miller Branch Library and Historical Center? While I've visited several times since it's grand opening, I'm still amazed how my family and I discover something new and exciting on each visit. The 63,000-square-foot...Tags: Libraries, Teaching and Learning, Auction Service, Libraries, Arnold Palmer
-
Brooks Robinson resting in hospital, said to be 'doing OK'
Brooks Robinson remains in a south Florida hospital, recovering from a broken shoulder that he suffered in a fall during a banquet Friday night.
Henry Rosenberg, primary financier of a statue of Robinson that was erected near Camden Yards last year, said...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Hospitals and Clinics, Joe DiMaggio, Oriole Park at Camden Yards
-
Colts' 1953 NFL membership certificate up for auction
Et cetera Colts' membership certificate up for bid A rare piece of Baltimore Colts memorabilia — the team's 1953 NFL Certificate of Membership — is being auctioned off this weekend by Hunt Auctions of Exton, Pa. Online bidding for the Colts'...Tags: American Hockey League, Danny Richmond, Baltimore Colts, Indianapolis Colts, Football
-
Orioles release 2012 promotions schedule
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles just released their 2012 promotions schedule, which is highlighted by a unique series of giveaways. In correlation with this year's 20th anniversay of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, sculptures of the six Orioles Hall of Famers will be...Tags: Eddie Murray, Sculpture, Cal Ripken, Oakland Athletics, Jim Palmer
-
For Orioles Hall of Famers, statues at Camden Yards 'a very nice gesture'
The Orioles detailed on Monday several of their upcoming changes to Camden Yards, including a permanent tribute to the six most decorated players in modern franchise history and a slight alteration to the right-field wall.
As part of Camden Yards' 20th...Tags: Nolan Ryan, Babe Ruth, Eddie Murray, Sculpture, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
-
Best and worst Orioles memories of 2011?
As the year comes to a close, it seems appropriate to look back on the most lasting Orioles memories of 2011.
It’s no easy task, as there plenty of things that stood out in the past 12 months, and there are many ways to go about this. But I’m...Tags: Nolan Reimold, Jim Palmer, Robert Andino, Mike Mussina, Oriole Park at Camden Yards
-
Earl Weaver talks about his statue (also includes info on FanFest autograph vouchers)
Had a chance today to speak to Earl Weaver, the Orioles’ Hall of Fame manager who will be one of the club’s six icons to be honored with a bronze statue this year at Camden Yards.
Calling from South Florida, Weaver said he was overwhelmed...Tags: Eddie Murray, Sculpture, Baseball, Jim Palmer, Cal Ripken, Jr.
-
A shorter, slightly different right-field wall at Camden Yards
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles announced their plans to renovate Camden Yards for the stadium’s 20th anniversary this upcoming season and, as I am sure you all know by now, that includes six bronze statues of the club’s current Hall of Famers. I’ve...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Earl Weaver, Major League Baseball, Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer
Feb 14, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Feb 7, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jan 28, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Feb 2, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jan 31, 2012
|Story| Patuxent Homestead
Jan 30, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Feb 2, 2012
|Column| Baltimore Sun
Jan 18, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Dec 19, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Dec 26, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Dec 20, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Dec 19, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
