Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. (May 18, 1937 – September 26, 2023) was an American baseball player who played his entire 23-year career in Major League Baseball as a third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977.

Position: Third Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1, 180lb (185cm, 81kg) Born: May 18, 1937 in Little Rock, AR us. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1983. (Voted by BBWAA on 344/374 ballots) View Brooks Robinson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.

In the 1970 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds, Robinson had a .429 batting average with 2 home runs; however, it was his defensive prowess at third base that stood out, making several impressive plays during the series that robbed the Reds of apparent base hits.

Sep 30, 2023 · Variously known as the “The Human Vacuum Cleaner,” “Mr. Hoover,” or “Mr. Impossible,” Brooks Robinson set the standard for defensive wizardry at third base, winning a record 16 consecutive...

Sep 26, 2023 · Brooks Robinson, arguably the greatest third baseman in the history of baseball, died Tuesday, the Orioles announced in a statement. He was 86. Also known by the nickname Mr. Impossible for...

Sep 27, 2023 · The Phillies Mike Schmidt is the consensus greatest third baseman in MLB history. And the second-greatest is Brooks Robinson. Orioles icon and Hall of Famer Robinson passed away at the age of 86, according to an announcement …

Idolized by the city of Baltimore, Brooks Robinson won 16 consecutive Gold Glove Awards at third base. Known as “The Human Vacuum Cleaner,” Brooks Robinson is regarded as arguably the best defensive third baseman the game has ever seen.

The Orioles advanced to the World Series four times between 1966 and 1971 with Robinson at third base, winning twice (1966 and 1970). He was selected as the Series MVP in 1970. After he retired from playing, he served as a broadcaster for the team until 1993.

Third baseman Brooks Robinson drives in three runs and makes a great catch to rob Rico Petrocelli of a hit in the 8th inning. In the first World Series game to be played on artificial turf, Boog Powell, Ellie Hendricks, and Brooks Robinson …

Sep 26, 2023 · Between a three-game AL Championship Series sweep of the Twins and a five-game World Series victory over the Reds, Robinson went 16-for-33 (.485) with two home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.258 OPS, while playing his typically sterling defense.