MLB Network Remembers Brooks Robinson

[@aa697]

He is the greatest fielding third baseman I ever seen. 1970 World Series MVP singlehandedly beat the Reds.

[@marksreviews2.080]

Facts

[@keithcarlson7267]

He was not only a Hall of Fame player, he was a Hall of Fame human being! He will be missed! RIP Brooks ⚾️

[@JamesAlderman-y5e]

The era of baseball when the players were respectable .

[@matrixphijr]

@@JamesAlderman-y5e Stop it. There are plenty of good players now who are exceptional human beings. Was Brooks the best? Absolutely. But stop acting like everyone from the past was just better.

[@JamesAlderman-y5e]

@matrixphijr I suppose the Pete Rose,s Barry bond's Roger clements a rods are more respectable.

[@krakenNation]

@@matrixphijrthey WERE BETTER all todays players care about is MONEY and how many views they get on social media. The truth hurts

[@matrixphijr]

@@krakenNation I love how people end with "just facts" or "the truth hurts" after whatever BS they just made up as if that somehow proves them right. "Dallas Braden was the best pitcher ever, just stating facts, the truth hurts." Lmao.

[@joetruth5924]

Brooks signed a ball for me at my little league banquet in 1963. I still have it proudly displayed in my home office. Rest In Peace Mr. Oriole.

[@frednesvet5046]

As great a ballplayer he was, he was an even greater human being. Thousands of Maryland baby boys were named Brooks. That's what the public thought of Brooks. RIP

[@robertpsotka3525]

Born in 1960 in Michigan and being a Tigers fan it was easy to know who Brooks Robinson was. Back then most players played with just 1 team and it is easy to follow members of other teams. Rest in peace Brooks

[@kalybyohe]

One of the greatest players to ever step on the field. The greatest third baseman ever, may he rest in peace.

[@that70sgeek]

For me he was not only the best fielding 3rd baseman ever, but the best fielding infielder. Ever. His 16 gold gloves are the most in MLB history by any position player. Oh.. and add in 18 All-Stars for good measure. When I was a kid, when I filled out my all-star ballot for the AL, Brooks was absolutely automatic without a second thought. RIP.

[@nikkikiska]

About 15 years ago I worked at a golf club here in Baltimore and was fishing one of the ponds one evening with my nephew. Brooks was there fishing with his granddaughter. While we're fishing a woman ran off the road opposite the pond and struck a tree. She was somewhat injured but more shaken up, and despite another motorist and me being there, Brooks stayed with the woman until police and an ambulance arrived. I'm not sure I have ever seen someone more genuinely concerned for another person's well-being than Brooks was for that woman. You'll hear a lot of people say how nice, polite, and/or humble a man Brooks Robinson was, but more than that, he genuinely cared about the people around him: family, fans, complete strangers who had no idea who he was...

[@Will-ex2wr]

This choked me up. I'm so glad that at the end of his life, he got to see the positive change for the Orioles. I pray comfort during this time for the Robinson family. RIP Brooks Robinson ❤🙏🏾

[@paulreese3071]

I’m right there with you. Not alot chokes me up anymore. This is childhood revisited and it hits you. Maybe it happened when the O’s are on the uptick and it is a new driving force for them??? 🤷‍♂️

[@jkrasney1]

Brooks Robinson epitomized the Orioles and the Oriole Way. Brooks Robinson also was Mr. Oriole before Cal Ripken. Probably better known as "The Human Vacuum Cleaner" for his continous magician like fielding plays at third base. Yet, Brooks Robinson amassed more than 2,800 career hits. Whenever I attended game at the old Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Brooks Robinson always was available to sign an autograph.

[@jaydogtitan-ok3vw]

16 consecutive gold gloves! Brooks Robinson was Mr.Oriole for sure! My thoughts and prayers are with the Robinson family at this difficult time. 🙏

[@marksreviews2.080]

Well said, absolutely

[@keithcarlson7267]

That is just amazing! 16 straight! Earned every single one of them!

[@constantine7382]

Arguably!?! He was the greatest FIELDER that ever lived PERIOD. Not just at third base and there is no argument you can use to prove different. A damn fine hitter as well. My FIRST childhood hero and I will miss him. He was the BEST.

[@RyanMoody21]

One of the greatest players but also one of the most fan friendly players. Never turned down a handshake or autograph. Thanked you for being a fan, before you thanked him for being a player.

[@williesquire-zw4nx]

Brooks Robinson was just as great a baseball player but was a great man. One of most beautiful human beings. God bless his wife Mrs Connie and his wonderful family.

[@tkreitler]

I met him in the mid-90's. After I asked him a few questions, he asked me several questions about me and seemed truly interested in hearing about my somewhat average life. Brooks was a true class act.

[@NancyJ930]

From Tony Muser…It was an honor to be a teammate. Arguably the best 3rd baseman in history. Tremendous teammate and the most humble superstar that I’ve ever been around in the game. An honor to locker next to him. My best to the Robinson family. Brooksie will never be forgotten.

[@farpointgamingdirect]

I was lucky enough to meet Brooks when I was in 7th Grade in '79. I still have the copy of his book he signed for me. RIP Brooks😢

[@SSNESS]

Why was his batting helmet so small

[@GrenadeMan9000]

Back in the early 2000s I saw Brooks at Towson Sports Medicine. He was the most kind hearted, down to earth LEGEND. He loved people and would always take the time to talk.

[@MartyKeegan]

Very sad. One of my heroes as a kid and now he is gone. It doesn't seem possible that watching him play was so long ago. I'm glad I had the opportunity. I do wish that the class and dignity he always exhibited with his good sportsmanship was emphasized more in all sports.

[@keithshowell6688]

Dear Oriole and Baseball Fans; As a former minor league player and Baltimore native, let me tell you this; Brooks had more than a Gold Glove. He had an absolutely Golden Heart. One of the kindest Human Beings you would ever hope to meet. Now both of my childhood Robinson heroes have taken their Oriole flight. Brooks was a pure joy to watch, even wearing his cut-off billed batting helmet!

[@thomaslovill8957]

Meet Brooks as a kid at an autograph signing with my dad. I was 8 , I’m 55 now , and I still tell that story because it was one of my favorite memories with my dad. Rip Mr Robinson

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

He made a tough position to play as most hitters are right-handed and those balls come right at your nose or curve just outside your reach pretty darn fast. Not to mention wicked hops or english on the ball. He was a master and knew the fundamentals cold. Cannon of an arm and a coiled spring of his torso muscles! Class act all the way. Need more players in all sports like him. At least in Heaven , baseball lasts all year round and there are no pebbles in the basepath for bad hops.

[@bobbobby5089]

Great player great human greatest third basemen of all time! A true goat! RIP WE WILL MISS YOU IN BMORE!

[@ICU2B4UDO]

The only thing bigger than Brooksie's glove was his ♥...If he had hit like he fielded, he'd have been the greatest that ever lived...A HOF'er and a Gentleman has passed onto The Field of Dreams...RIP Brooksie, from a Yankee fan...

[@johnlynch8292]

i am crushed! was at his induction to hof with 10,000 others in 83. he was my hero

[@daleroberts8772]

My favorite player! Greatest of all time period. Thank-you for all the great memories.

[@hiitsrudd8567]

Ditto as a little leaguer I had his poster hanging in my room. God bless your soul Brooks Robinson 🙏

[@ghill628]

I was fortunate enough to talk baseball with Mr. Robinson once and it is a memory I will always treasure. He broke this Reds fan's heart in 1970 but after a very short while with him it was impossible to not be infected with his enthusiasm and love for the game he played so well. My condolences to his family, friends and fans.

[@mattsapero1896]

Brooksie was literally the best. Met him briefly in 88 while working in the clubhouse and I was tongue tied. At the time, he was the age I am now & that’s freaky. Anyway, he was an incredible guy, on and off the field.

[@mloftus8618]

Legendary, on and off the field. These Oriole teams of his era were not only good, but they were family.

[@piggsy20]

16 gold gloves in a row. played 23 years with the Os (longest tenure with a team as a player). greatest 3rd baseman ever

[@waynegarrison2481]

BROOKS....ONLY 1 word describes him..... the "MAN"

[@miltonmohr5851]

I will never forget going to Memorial Stadium and going down to the 3rd base side to get Brooks Robinson's signature on my glove, a ball, the program. I would wait with all the rest of the kids and Brooks never let us down. Truly a great player and an even greater man. RIP

[@hmmm7399]

I saw Brooks play many games in the late 60's and 70's. The only time I wanted to see the O's lose a game was during the 1970 World Series. My sister had tickets to game 7 for my brother and me. RIP Mr. Robinson.

[@shirleyellis5897]

RIP Brooksie. Prayers for all. A great player and person

[@darksharxz]

I got to see him play at Memorial Stadium as a child. Rest Easy

[@usaveteran-retired6464]

Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. (May 18, 1937 - September 26, 2023). HOF Baseball Player and HOF Gentleman. God bless his memory, and God bless and comfort his Family and Friends. I was a Reds fan who hated the fact that he was so good in beating my young Big Red Machine in the 1970 World Series, but he was so nice during interviews. There was just something about him that I wanted to emulate off the field that my Pastor told us about - about treating others the way we would want to be treated, and much more. Brooks reminded me somewhat of a Preacher -- who could play third base and hit in the clutch! I met Mr. Robinson in the Spring of 1980, and he couldn't have been nicer. He thanked me for stopping by to see him and get his autograph back then, and I left the restaurant, shocked! He was so nice - I just didn't feel the sting of that 1970 World Series anymore. If someone had to beat my Reds back then, glad it was Brooks! I sent Brooks an Email years later while serving in the Army and deployed, and he had the patience and kindness to take several minutes to respond to me, even thanking me for my service. What a gentleman! I wish I could have spent more time just talking baseball with him - I would have gladly just listened to his knowledge, and kept my mouth shut. I am just thankful that such a gentleman lived, and sad that he's gone - RIP, Sir - This grateful Kid thanks you. By the way - as for the 1970 World Series: That incredible MVP Performance and All - I am PROUD that Brooks Robinson Won the MVP - It couldn't have happened to a BETTER MAN!

[@frednesvet5046]

Sparky Anderson was so amazed by Brooks that he came into the Oriole locker room during the post game celebration just to congratulate Brooks on his performance. Sparky had a lot of class for making that gesture to Brooks.😊

[@ricelaker]

My most favorite player of all time. Watched many of his games.

[@junito1957]

SAW HIM PLAY WITH MY DAD VS THE NY YANKEE HE DID A DOUBLE PLAY YOU WILL NOT FORGET , HE IS LEGEND!!!

[@ReverendBrown.]

Are you kidding??!!! There is no arguably. No one else ever did, does or will play the hot corner the way 5 did. Brooks was Superman and his glove was his cape. RIP Brooks and thank you for all the great memories.

[@Fmr.PBAJoeJenkinsII]

RIP, Brooksie. Great childhood memories. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏 GO O's.

[@twinsboy_3410]

Simply the greatest fielder of all time

[@michaelcasey5155]

Baseball is a great game and Brooks Robinson was one of the greatest. Thank you for the entertainment…RIP.

[@stephenrossi7423]

I was fortunate enough to see Brooks Robinson play a number of times back in the early 70s up at Fenway Park. He was absolutely something to watch.! One Sunday afternoon in particular that I remember., it was a Sunday afternoon doubleheader and somehow we got seats almost on the field on the left. line a little bit behind the third base area., I don’t know how that happened, but I never questioned fake. That day I saw Brooks Robinson make two errors., And that afternoon I saw him make three of those unbelievable Brooks Robinson, Fielding clays that one has to wonder how somebody could do that. The man was a true good human being, and a fabulous baseball player, and a true ambassador to the game of baseball.. R.IP

[@61Benster]

I am a Mets fan but i cried today.

[@jimmybacas8003]

We love you Brooks! And we always will🙏

[@rayrussell6258]

This is really a sad day, and not just for baseball. I'm going to feel a loss I usually reserve for players on my two favorite teams - the Cardinals and Tigers. Lots of good third basemen have played Major League baseball, but no one did it better. And he was well-rounded at bat, not a power hitter but he was tough to get out. If the Orioles were going to be on TV in his day, you turned it on pointedly to see Brooks Robinson play.

[@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.

[@EatTheMarxists]

I have been a massive Orioles fan since 1982 when I was four years old. One Saturday morning in 1992, when I was 13 and going on 14 if my math is correct (look, I’m old and I suck at math, okay?) my parents woke me up early and told me to grab my baseball and Brooks Robinson cards because he was doing an autograph session at the White Marsh Mall in Baltimore County. It was a surprise and man, it wound up being a fun day. Because my dad has to be at least half an hour to an hour early for *everything* we were the first people there. Brooks and his assistant got there about five minutes or so after we did and got ready for the day. He said that he had overslept a little, and by the state of his hair he was telling the truth! He brushed his hair and buttoned his polo shirt while talking to his assistant and to my mom, dad, and myself. When my mom pulled out her camera from her purse Brooks’ assistant said (nicely, not at all mean) that “Mr. Robinson won’t be taking pictures today”. Brooks said “Nah, we can. Do you want to take a picture with me, kid? Come here!” and he put his arm around my shoulders for the photo and he beamed a kind smile that not even the greatest actor in the history of humankind could have faked. He signed my baseball, a couple of his baseball cards, and a couple of large photos from his playing days. About nine years later I sadly had to sell all of my baseball cards and autographs in order to buy my infant daughter baby formula and diapers. Obviously she’s worth it, but I still miss having my cards and memorabilia. I do still have the picture that my mom took of Brooks and I; it’s somewhere in one of my old photo albums. Though I am now 45 years old I still remember that Saturday morning at the White Marsh Mall as if it happened last week, and I never forgot how *genuinely kind and caring* Brooks was; he made a massive impression on a 13 year old boy that a 45 year old man has never forgotten. Not only was Brooks Robinson the greatest third baseman in baseball history, he was also a wonderful man. Rest well, Mr. Robinson. May the Lord ease your loved ones’ sorrow and fill their minds with only the best of memories. I look forward to the day when I get to meet you again.

[@EatTheMarxists]

It may sound silly to some, but I am honestly sad that he has passed on. He really was a great, great guy.

[@turkwendell6904]

​@@EatTheMarxistsit's not silly and you sound like a nice person

[@christophergraves6725]

Greatest third baseman of all time. Exemplary sportsman and gentleman.

[@TheSheepdog54]

My son and I met him in 2016. He was a generous humble man with his time and treated my son, a young baseball player of third base, very tenderly. I will always appreciate the effort that he showed to my young boy. Brooks, you will be missed!

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Willie Mayes probably be oldest MLB ⚾ Legend left in HOF

[@jasonjjj78]

I played 3rd base in little league just so i could play defense like Brooks Robinson. RIP Legend

[@constantine7382]

I think there were a bunch of us that did. Back when having a hero meant he was a REAL hero and not some over paid diva.

[@ikehampton2409]

Its an honor and a privilege to have known him! Hats off to one of the greatest to ever play the game!!

[@valerieutz6296]

I remember going to Memorial Stadium to watch the Orioles in the 70's. Brooks Robinson was my hero. RIP Brooks, Prayers for his family.

[@georgerodriguez2987]

One of the last relics in baseball history

[@searchforthestrangler5034]

A special player of talent and class. Thank you Brooks for all the memories you gave. You were one of my favorite athletes growing up.

[@martinhyizna3299]

The stunned audible crowd noise after Brooks Robinson performed a miracle is what I remember most. It was unlike anything else, like they witnessed magic.

[@hisoverlorduponhigh90]

I love you Brooks. Thank you for all the games, my Dad took me to, in Baltimore and Chicago.

[@MadKingLordeus]

The first celebrity I ever had a legit conversation with was Brooks Robinson. Brooks loved his fans as much as he loved the game itself. He was humble, charitable with his time, energy and money and extremely wise. He.was a spectacle all on his own at third base. Fans would come to see what Brooks Robinson would do next on a baseball field, whether it be a line shot deep in the left-centee gap or. posted up at the hot corner, he dives into some kind of acrobatic ninjitsu sleight of hand trick, shot out of a cannon to Boog Powell, who uses every bit of unexpected flexibility to reach out and meet the ball just before dirt poofs up from the hitter's cleats running through the first place bag. I never got to see it in real life. Only replays. The year that he was inducted to the Hall of Fane is the last year the Baltimore Orioles won a World Series, which I also don't remember. My oldest memory, however, was from the celebratory parade following the triumph over the Phillies in 5 games that October Orioles baseball was my first love. I grew up on stories from my father about Hank Bauer and Earl Weaver's spectacular Orioles teams that were so successful, basically for Brooks' career and more. He was a respectable role model in an age where money didn't rule as much as tradition and hard work. The Orioles and the fanbase lost a member of our family yesterday. Let's remember him every day for everything he was amd will forever be known as. R.I.P. Brooks Robinson

[@luishumbertovega3900]

That 4 foot high leap at 2:02 shows Brooks was indeed very athletic by that time !!!

[@tomgahagan7095]

Loved that man. Childhood hero. Thanks Brooks. 😢❤

[@brookschild]

From one Brooks to another . . . rest in power king.

[@DaveEllis]

Simply the BEST, happy I got to watch Brooks in person in the 60's and why I wore #5 playing softball.

[@rougedemoncollects5239]

I'm seriously fighting back tears right now. Brooks Robinson was not just a huge piece of Orioles history, HE WAS THE EPITOME of his Nickname Mr. Oriole. Brooks Robinson was and ALWAYS the Baltimore Orioles. Like Tom seaver was everything to the new York mets. Rest in peace Brooks Robinson we'll miss you.

[@rogergagnon5584]

Inspirational Man to many. RIP Brooksie

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

I loved listening to Mr. Robinson with Chuck Thompson doing Oriole's TV broadcasts from 1979 to the early 90's. RIP #5!!

[@mrstanbmw]

He is the most beloved figures in Baltimore sports

[@frednesvet5046]

Johnny U was a close second.

[@mulehead126]

He was my sports hero when I was growing up...him and a fellow named Unitas...R.I.P. both of you.

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

I went to a lot of base- ball card shows over the years. Brooks was with- out a doubt the nicest former player I ever got an autograph from. He made you feel like you weren't just a nameless, faceless, fan; but some- one who honored him by wanting his signature. Big smile/ polite attitude/ pleasant demeanor. Made for a really pleasant ex- perience. God Bless Brooks ! 🙏 The "Heaven 9" have their thirdbaseman, now ! ⚾

[@Bob-d5j]

As a kid growing up watching baseball in the 60’s and 70’s there were two things you could count on. At the beginning of each season you could pencil in Brooks as the AL all star 3b starter and Bill Freehan of the Tigers as the AL starting catcher. Brooks was a human vacuum cleaner. After the 70 series all Johnny Bench could do was shake his head in amazement. Brooks robbed him at least three times in that series. Great player and person. RIP Brooks. A life well lived!

[@HVACUncensored]

Brooks will always be a legend in Baltimore. Everywhere for that matter. I’ve had the pleasure to meet him at signing around town when I was younger and he was the nicest man you could ever meet. You would never know you were talking to the best 3rd baseman of all times. So sad to see another Baltimore legend go but this city is so grateful to have gotten to watch him h him play all those years. Obviously he stopped playing before I was born but not knowing #5 in this town is like not ratting crabs it doesn’t happen 😂😂. RIP Brooks.

[@broncodeviltexas]

I grew up in Baltimore in the 60s. What a time it was to become a sports fan. RIP Brooks. 🙏

[@terrykline1358]

He truly was the human vacuum cleaner at 3rd base. He was an amazing human being and my idol growing up in the 70’s. His career on and off the field will never be matched. RIP Brooks 🙏🙏🙏 You are legend and will never be forgotten

[@JorgeDiaz-ly5qp]

A childhood filled with watching Brooks Robinson play 3B during breezy spring training games at Miami Stadium - what glorious memories. A Hall of Fame player and human being.

[@docadams7099]

I'm a Reds fan, especially the Big Red Machine. Brooks Robinson always cared about his work and gave it everything he could. The Orioles clearly were a great team back then; Brooks and Frank Robinson both played a huge part in that. Rest in Peace Brooks and Frank.

[@Jonesnaltitude]

Godspeed, Mr. Robinson

[@victorpomante3863]

😢 I'm now 66 years old and I remember that series as if it was yesterday Brooks was my favorite ballplayer and as far as I'm concerned the best third baseman of all time rest in peace mr. Robinson

[@onnieduvall2565]

Such memories. Distribute heavy bawling by the end of it. Well done.

[@us-Bahn]

Very nice tribute. Thank you. I only wish some interview footage of Boog Powell were included. Those two must have shared a special bond.

[@huckstaunfiltered8200]

Fighting back the tears, condolences to Connie, as well as the rest of the Robinson family 🙏

[@seanmcmonagle4012]

I have never seen anyone take control of the hot corner of third base besides Brooks when you want to hit the ball over his ability

[@melwhite4662]

He was my favorite Oriole player when I was growing up in Baltimore, and a supremely nice guy.

[@googoo-gjoob]

"Brooks plays 3rd base like he was sent down from i higher league." - Pete Rose

[@randycarlon8455]

I will hit 60 early next year and feel blessed and priviledged to have seen sports heroes like Brooks, Mays, Unitas, O.J., Havlicek, West, Chamberlain and a host of other great players. I was young and it gave me a great foundation of trying my best at whatever I did and appreciating teamwork and no racial barriers. I grew up and have lived my entire life in the Bay Area and have nothing but fond memories of my sports heroes. It makes me sad to lose them but the happy memories flood back along with the sadness. These guys all went about their business without showboating or mugging for the cameras after every routine play. Thank you Brooks, you were the best to play the hot corner.

[@turkwendell6904]

California hanging on with all the silly stuff going on?

[@randycarlon8455]

@@turkwendell6904 Things have turned to shit compared to what it used to be but home is home and we have the best weather in the states. Ya just gotta worry about a little ground shaking every 30 years. No big city but growing faster than I like.

[@turkwendell6904]

@@randycarlon8455 awesome glad things are still okay on your side of things and thanks for the info. You're right California weather can't be beat.

[@BuckshotPA1]

The best compliment I ever heard about Brooks, a lot of stars have Candy bars named after them, Brooks has Sons named after him!

[@Minforsale]

Rip Brooks Robinson 💔

[@lebronjameslol3521]

he lived a long life and enjoyed it. As I get ready for the big 50 I cant imagine by 80s.

[@Nowheremt]

The GOAT. Absolutely the best of Baltimore, a true hero.

[@hawgifan]

W wow I love the Orioles and Brooks was my favorite. I used to cut the standings out of the paper every day and save them . Being in Iowa I didn’t know if the Orioles at won or lost the day before and I always excited to run down the stairs in the morning to find out RIP Brooks

[@aidanbrown3788]

Rest in peace legend

[@frankbolger3969]

The Orioles were the great nemesis of my childhood Yankees teams, but it was impossible not to admire the great Brooks Robinson. Don't know if he was the greatest fielding third baseman ever, but there was no one better.

[@johnjacobs1625]

Rest in PAECE Brookies!! GOAT JJ

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr, you will be missed

[@JROLL1]

Forever Rest in Big league baseball Paradise "Hoover"!

[@billysikes1374]

We will miss you forever Brooks, we lost another great player and human being

[@siobob1]

One of the heroes of my youth, and I wasn't even an Orioles fan. Brooks could pick it.

[@Jason-hq1mk]

World class nice guy, the best there ever was to lace 'em up at third, and came up huge when it mattered most.

[@martinmcdade3433]

Brooks & family and lifetime Oriole chaplain Martin Schwalenberg spent more than a dozen Christmas celebrations in the 70-80s at my sisters home in Elliott City along with her siblings &family What a great family gathering; it was something so special ,

[@centrist1008]

Love the old unis.

[@aspenward390]

Thanks Brooks