Jim Palmer reflects about Brooks Robinson

[@namastemcl]

Palmer in tears…that says it all for us Orioles fans. RIP Brooks

[@chuckberlin4605]

Yep. Real tears. Glad that moment wasn't edited out.

[@generoberts9151]

Palmer so emotional. Very touching

[@joebisson660]

JIM & BROOKS TWO CLASS ACTS

[@robert_sovitsky]

Jim you are pure class and vulnerability wrapped up in one gentleman!!!! I've followed Orioles Baseball my whole life and watched you all play the game!!! My Grandmother Nana brought me in the bus to Memorial Stadium to watch the games in the 60's and 70's what a joy you all brought to my Nana and me!!! Thanks Mr. Palmer!!!!

[@dennisgeary2740]

Jim Palmer getting emotional is a rare moment. But when it is about Brooks Robinson it is highly appropriate.

[@denv5371]

Wonderful heart-felt comments, Jim! Thanks, you guys remain the best of what baseball offers all of us.

[@sammysliver]

Born and raised in The Bronx. Lifetime Yankees fan. I got to see Brooks play in the early 70's when the Orioles came into Yankee Stadium. Brooks Robinson was the only non-Yankee player I ever idolized. Every kid I knew wanted to be Brooks Robinson. We love you Brooks, R.I.P.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr, you will be missed

[@SaundersE5]

Brooks always killed the Yanks.

[@morthedgebuckle227]

Very touching

[@sammysliver]

@@morthedgebuckle227 Thanks

[@jeffreyparks2371]

One of my heroes growing up being unashamedly remembered by another. RIP #5, thanks for the memories 😢

[@Donjasoni]

A great tribute by Jim Palmer to Brooks Robinson. A legend and class act was lost today and he will be sorely missed. R.I.P. Brooks Robinson.

[@bobodean1]

When I was a kid our little league team won the championship. Brooks and 3 other Orioles were at the banquet. He signed our certificates and our gloves. As an 11 year old kid....I was starstruck. I still have both the glove and the certificate. I'm now 58. Rest easy, Mr Robinson.

[@johnnyboy55]

Cool story. Thanks for sharing this.

[@chuckberlin4605]

I agree: cool story. An example of Brooks the great man. Lover of people.

[@shirleyellis5897]

Great sentiments. He will be missed. Prayers to his family and the team.

[@retiredusvet4396]

How touching. One legend touched by another - A true gentleman off the field.

[@davemackie4424]

this is so very moving - what a great tribute

[@jeffreywelling3896]

I started watching the Orioles in 1964 when I was 6 yo. Brooks was my favorite ever since. I was at 33rd Street in April of 1977 when Brooks hit a pinch hit 3 run homer to win the game. Still have the ticket Stub. As great as he was on the field, and he surely was, he was an even greater human being. It's been said that the only reason someone doesn't have a Brooks autograph is because they didn't ask, meaning Brooks would never turn anyone down. I sure Brooks will be turning two with the other greats who've gone before. Rest in Peace Brooksie.

[@chuckberlin4605]

A paragraph full of importance and humbly said.Thank you

[@williesquire-zw4nx]

Brooks Robinson was not just a great player but was a great man. God bless Mr Robinson and his wonderful wife and family.

[@buddhavb3616]

Amen

[@richard6352]

My heart is broken 💔

[@craigmontgomery7684]

I was able to hold back my own tears until Jim started crying - then I lost it!

[@johncole273]

Praying Brooks

[@christopherblack8435]

Jim Palmer 🐧⚾ what a Class Act 🐧⚾ have been an Orioles 🐧 fan since third grade - I remember this line-up well.🐧⚾#5 May you Rest in Peace 🐧⚾

[@nickzendano1366]

RIP Brooks….you were my 1st idol…

[@rochyns8567]

Wasn't old enough to remember him play but I remember when Brooks would broadcast with Chuck Thompson on WMAR. An ambassador of the game of baseball! IMO the best to ever play 3rd base! RIP Brooks and thank you for all of the great memories and being a great of the Orioles organization as well as a Baltimore sports legend!

[@chuckberlin4605]

You wrote a paragraph full of truths and tributes. Thanks!

[@eichelbergergary]

How lucky we were to grow up when hometown baseball - with giants of the game - was on the tube for everyone, regardless of means, almost every night! I often wonder how many potential fans of the game (and potential future players) never come to be as a result of the monetization of restricted access. Another invisible divider into something that for many cities served as a uniter.

[@scottt2325]

the reason I started enjoying BB at such a young age....the reason my team has been the Orioles since the mid-60s....the world is a much better place because of Brooks Robinson

[@johnnyboy55]

18 Gold Gloves. 16 in a row. That’s insane. We had a pretty good one here in Philly named Michael Jack Schmidt. Who’s the second best third baseman ever. But Brooks was simply the best.

[@chuckberlin4605]

"a pretty good one here in Philly named..." Pretty good😅

[@mrstanbmw]

No doubt the most Beloved sports figure ever in Baltimore

[@jkrasney1]

A very touching and emotional attribute to one of the finest and best Baltimore Orioles in Brooks Robinson by Jim Palmer.

[@mloftus8618]

Rip Brooks. Legend, on and off field.

[@Iggy-i1t]

Not just my Son, but many from Baltimore are named for Brooks. That says it all.

[@Bombz_Away]

I’m really sorry for Robinson’s family, Orioles fans, and everyone who loves baseball and exciting players just like this guy.

[@obiohaz6023]

me and pops took a tour at camden yards, in the offices he notched a picture, it was him as a kid next to brooks during one of the meet the players in 68`, Orioles got it verified with the family , shipped that picture to brooks got him to sign it and authenticated it then sent to to my dad still hanging in his living room

[@chuckberlin4605]

❤🏆what a story!

[@dianethomas3800]

I'm so sorry 😢 to hear about Brooks' passing

[@TheSlowoldman]

Godspeed Brooksie, you were and always will be my baseball hero..... they say never meet your heroes you'll be disappointed, well I met mine and as good a third baseman as he was he was a better human being.

[@martinmcdade3433]

My extended family spent 12 Christmas celebrations with the Robinson family in Elliott City in the 80-90s by the merits of long time Oriole chaplain Martin Schwalenberg, my cousin.

[@kenneth-pc7mf]

R.I.P. BROOKS.

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

RIP Brooks Robinson

[@joechalmers8428]

Sorry for your loss Jim. Pete Rose said Brooks Robinson did not belong in Major League Baseball. He belonged in a higher league

[@JimmieJoeMeeker]

God must’ve needed a 3rd. Baseman. He got the best one I ever saw, IMHO! RIP GOAT!

[@thetruthissweet2847]

The best 3rd baseman defensively.

[@ToddRichmond]

as a kid I learned to play infield by watching Brooks on TV. My mom would get mad because I'd tear out the knees of my pants and ruin my shirt diving for ground balls. My dad was the one hitting me balls so evidently he didn't mind. God speed Mr. Robinson.

[@bonnieherr8430]

😢

[@Mcgyvergroup]

RIP Brooks

[@michaeltootikian4402]

Brooks Robinson RIP

[@robertandrews8883]

Gr

[@Diecastclassicist]

:(

[@johnferry7132]

What a great player and man.

[@doaver2.125]

I'm really sad and he about Brooks, but he was a good man, a great player, and as we all know what hearing a terrific teammate. I was very fortunate to not only meet Brooks Robinson, but also number Jim Palmer, many years ago at friendship International Airport. It is now known as BWI Airport..... RIP Brooks Robinson.

[@stevenicholson7488]

Man....