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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.
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Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs
Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs. The 31-year-old left-hander combined to go 3-0 with a 3.36 ERA last season in a career-...Tags: Bob Gibson, Pittsburgh Pirates, Jose Ascanio, Spring Training, Carlton Fisk
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MLB selling 20-DVD set of World Series films for $2,229 _ including autographs
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession. A 20-DVD set of World Series films can be bought for $2,299, and it contains authenticated autographs of 12 Hall of Famers, including Yogi Berra, Bob...Tags: Bob Gibson, DVDs, Johnny Bench, Carlton Fisk, Mike Schmidt
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Straight and true: Hauschka's future on line Monday
Steve Hauschka, Monday night is big for you. It might be the biggest night in your two years as a Ravens kicker. Let's come right out and say it: Your NFL career is on the line. Miss another big kick against the Cleveland Browns and you could be...Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Howard Cosell, Minnesota Vikings
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O's Jones surprised, thrilled to win Gold Glove
During his first season as an everyday major league center fielder, Adam Jones approached the Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter and told him one of his goals.
"I want one of your Gold Gloves," Jones said to Hunter before an Orioles-Angels game in 2008....Tags: American League, Nick Markakis, Clothing Accessories, Roberto Alomar, Rafael Palmeiro
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We need more George McGowans
The week that Black & Decker announced its plans to merge with Stanley Works and move its headquarters - one of only three Fortune 500 company headquarters still left in the Baltimore metropolitan area - is the same week that one of Baltimore's most...Tags: Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., Benjamin L. Cardin, Stanley Works
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Md. needs more George McGowans
The week that Black and Decker announced its plans to merge with The Stanley Works and move its headquarters -- one of only three Fortune 500 company headquarters still left in Baltimore metropolitan area -- is the same week that one of Baltimore's most...Tags: Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., Benjamin L. Cardin, Black & Decker, Stanley Works
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Four Corners: Not easy to put your finger on number of rings needed
How many World Series titles does a manager have to win to be considered extraordinary? It's not a requirement Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times None. The Hall of Fame includes three managers who never won a World Series: Al Lopez (Indians and White Sox)...Tags: Los Angeles Times, Newspapers, Ozzie Guillen, A.J. Burnett, Frank Selee
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Real O's fans don't migrate
To Greg Swanner, who lambasted the Orioles for not having team members at Brooks Robinson's appreciation night (Readers respond, Nov. 2): Perhaps they should have sent some players, but according to accounts I've read, it was a beautiful evening and...Tags: Boston Red Sox, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Jim Palmer
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Cal Ripken to attend tribute to Brooks Robinson Monday
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. will be on hand for the Babe Ruth Museum's tribute to Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson. Like Robinson, Ripken spent his entire major league baseball career with the Orioles, and both players have had their numbers retired...Tags: Atlanta Braves, Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Museum Dioramas, Major League Baseball
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It took charitable appeal to get Brooks Robinson to come to an honor dinner for himself
You don't say no to Sandy Unitas. As much as Brooks Robinson would have preferred to stay home tonight, Unitas wouldn't let him. Instead, Robinson will be honored at the Babe Ruth Museum's annual gala. It's a big-deal affair at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall...Tags: Cancer, Multi-Sport Events, American League, Art Donovan, Prostate Cancer
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A well- deserved tribute to Mr. Oriole
It was typical Brooks. He might be the greatest third baseman who ever lived - and certainly one of Baltimore's most beloved figures - but he just about had to be dragged to Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Monday night for "An Evening with Brooks" - a night of...Tags: Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cincinnati Reds, Jim Palmer, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
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