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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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The greatest
Eighth gold: 400 medley relay -- Aug. 17 A frenzy of golden energy, Michael Phelps exited the pool, shaking water off his lithe and lean body. Onto the pool deck splashed the droplets -- those Baltimore roots, the memories from Greece and the...Tags: Michael Phelps, Babe Ruth, Johnny Unitas, Cal Ripken Jr., Multi-Sport Events
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Phelps cements place as greatest
Tribune Olympic bureauA frenzy of golden energy, Michael Phelps exited the pool, shaking water off his lithe and lean body. Onto the pool deck splashed the droplets - those Baltimore roots, the memories from Greece and the immaculate show he'd just put on in China. It all...Tags: Kobe Bryant, Maryland, George Bush, Awards and Prizes, LeBron James
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Whatever happened to ... Ron Swoboda?
Former New York Mets right fielder Ron Swoboda will be visiting Baltimore this weekend to spend some time with his father at the family home on Lakeview Avenue in Sparrows Point. Swoboda, 64, is now a television color commentator for the New Orleans...Tags: All Stars, Baseball, University of Maryland, Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball
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A wine to lead off with, and one that cleans up
Sun reporterHad dinner recently with Brooks Robinson. Eddie Murray showed, too. Robinson was just what you'd expect: unassuming, complementary, easy to get along with. The same for Murray: reliable, intense, making a statement from beginning to end. Each handled...Tags: All Stars, Engineering, Major League Baseball, NASA, Eddie Murray
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Ex-Raven Ogden has wine on the way
O, by the WayAdd former Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden to the list of athletes who have lent their likeness and name to a wine label in order raise money for charity. Ogden's picture and name will be on a special edition Cabernet......Tags: Athletes, California, Baltimore Ravens, Eddie Murray, Dan Marino
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B. Robinson gloves award in York, Pa.
Sun ReporterThe greatest defensive third baseman in baseball history received confirmation of that title yesterday in the city where he made his professional debut. Brooks Robinson, who played with the Orioles for 23 seasons, was presented with the Rawlings All-Time...Tags: Baseball, Mike Thompson, Clothing Accessories, Scott Rolen, Baltimore Orioles
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O's, Brooks: No rift
Sun ReporterIt's not surprising that fans voted Brooks Robinson the best defensive third baseman ever in balloting conducted by Rawlings last year. What might surprise some is that the Orioles great will accept his all-time Gold Glove in York, Pa., instead of in...Tags: Spring Training, Baseball, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore Orioles, Major League Baseball
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Hamilton steals show, but not title, at Home Run Derby
Sun reporterDespite losing in last night's Home Run Derby final, the legend of Josh Hamilton keeps growing. The Texas Rangers' 27-year-old outfielder is not only a budding superstar who leads the majors with 95 RBIs. He's not just a born-again Christian and...Tags: Earl Weaver, All Stars, American League, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers
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O'Dell proudly saves All-Star memories
Sun reporterBilly O'Dell might be feeding the cows, or fishing for bass, or hunting the wild turkeys that scuttle about on the edge of his farm in South Carolina. Then it hits him. "I'll think, 'Did I really pitch against [ Stan] Musial and [ Willie] Mays and...Tags: Major League Baseball, Stan Musial, Bill Mazeroski, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle
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Standouts take their bow in Bronx
Sun reporterWhat Brooks Robinson remembers most about the experience was the intimidating conversation on the flight there. Jim Palmer won't ever forget the searing heat or his uncharacteristically rough performance. As for George Sherrill, the Orioles closer who...Tags: American League, Major League Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Stan Musial
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This and that
Roch Around the ClockGood morning to all.I have a few minutes before I need to pick up my daughter in Pasadena, and I wanted to clean out the ol’ notebook.The Orioles still haven’t decided whether Radhames Liz is a starter or a reliever.......Tags: Mike Flanagan, Ramon Hernandez, Major League Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Carlos Marmol
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Horses and Orioles
Roch Around the ClockI’d like to change my prediction for the Belmont Stakes, if it isn’t too late. Anyone out there hit the trifecta? Anyone have Big Brown finishing last? I picked Buster Douglas to win because I always go for the upset.......Tags: Big Brown, Equestrian, Bodies of Water, A.J. Burnett, Sammy Sosa
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