Remembering Orioles legend Brooks Robinson | SportsCenter 

Best 3B I ever saw. He broke my heart as a Reds fan in the 1970 WS.

The Orioles won 1-0 last night, Brooks holds the record for driving in the only run in 1-0 games at 10. Gunnar leading off with a HR was about as magical of a moment as you will find in sports. Let's go O's win it all for for Brooksie

Brooksie was one of the reasons this little girl started loving baseball, especially Orioles baseball.

I'm not one to hero worship or elevate athletes simply because of their skills. But, as an Orioles fan since I could understand sports, I knew what Brooks meant to my area and my family. I don't remember ever shedding a tear for an athlete who passed. But I find that I cannot stop the sadness at the thought of losing Brooks. This one hurts like family. Not just because of his greatness on the field but because of his kindness off of it. Thank you Brooks for giving us a hero who never let us down. Never.

Robinson to Johnson to Powell . . . . . . Still rings loud in my memories

I will always remember Brooks Robinson for one thing. At 16 I was fortunate enough to have seats just over the American League dugout at the hottest baseball game ever played in St.. Louis Mo.- the 1966 All-Star game where the temperature on the field at start time was 116 degrees and 350 people were stricken with heat related illness before the game was over. Most of the players stayed in the clubhouse or sensibly in the shade of the dugout. Not Brooks. He came out and signed autographs and posed on the steps for photos. I know because I have a photo of him doing just that. I treasure it along with my ball autographed by Stan Musial, an autographed biography of Sandy Koufax, and a football autographed by the entire Weber State football team for which my great-nephew was placekicker. Rest in peace Brooks. Baseball was blessed by your play.

There's a reason that Brooks Robinson is the only baseball player ever to be painted by the famous illustrator, Norman Rockwell, and it wasn't just because of his athletics; it was because of the authentic gentleman he was. Eternity in peace, Brooksie, and put in a good word for me to the man upstairs, if you don't mind.

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.

Time to do it for Brooks 🧡

I meet Brooks at a card show in Indianapolis. He was a great guy, very friendly, and talked to everybody.

He’s not dead….. He lives in space now 🙏🏾God bless Him🥲

May he rest in peace.

O's fan since 97, I'm 35yrs old and Brooks was before my time.. but I still send my prayers and thoughts to his friends and family. Rest peacefully, Mr. Robinson.

I grew up on Rolen, now have Arenado. Ive met Mike Schmidt, I saw Alex Rodriguez's Yankee career. No 3rd basemen could glove a ball and throw a man out the way Brooks could. He is the most Era conforming players ever. That counts more than stats.

I’m a Dodger fan but, I’m a tremendous respect to Mr. Brooks Robinson. He’s the greatest fielding 3rd baseman of all-time. I remember when I saw some of his highlights especially when he played in the World Series when his team beating my beloved Dodgers in a 4 game sweep. He’s the most gold glove award winner by a non-pitcher with 16. He’s not really a great hitter but a great defensive player. For those Oriole fans out there, I really know that he is Mr. Oriole because he’s spent his entire 23 year career with your beloved team but for me it’s Cal Ripken Jr. because just like Brooks, he spent his entire career with the Orioles. He is now joined by his teammate and fellow Robinson, Mr. Frank Robinson. May you rest in peace Sir.🙏🙏🧡🧡

Legend

Mets fan the 1969 World Series is my favorite year, that Baltimore team was one the best teams I ever saw. Bless his memory

Been a Os fan since 1969. Brooks was the best, on and off the field

Thanks Tim!! Brooks is our Mr. Oriole and that will never change!! #5

We lost a legend. A great man, a great player. They don't make ''em like that anymore

Rest in peace Brooks Robinson.

Best fielding third baseman ever. He did not commit an error in his entire career.

Fantastic tribute ...too an awesome man !!!

Rest in Paradise, Brooksie, Mr. Oriole

I loved those Orioles teams , when we lived in Baltimore. I love you Brooks.

When i was a kid, even people who knew nothing about baseball knew how great Brooks Robinson was.

Was lucky enough to meet him a few times as a kid in the 90s and early 2000s. He actually remembered me each time because my parents named me after him. Such a nice guy.

A truly good man in addition to being such a great baseball player. The best third baseman I ever saw and a terrific clutch hitter. Like Roberto Clemente, it was always exciting to see him play. You never knew what kind of amazing play or clutch hit Brooksie would make. His performance especially in the 1970 World Series has to be one of the greatest in World Series history.

Great love to this legend from Los Angeles. 😔🙏💔

Brooks Robinson and Ken Caminiti the best defensive third baseman ever.

Starting at third base in heaven, #5, Brooks Robinson. It cannot be a coincidence that the O's scored 5 runs last night.

The best third baseman i ever watched on tv, proud to own his 74topps card anlong side Jim Palmer.

The man with the golden glove period thank you, Brooks.

Boy...that was when baseball players deserved to be young boy's idols. So many great people were baseball players. They played for the love of the game...much more than money. As a Tiger fan and a third basemen myself I watched Brooks Robinson many times and marveled at his spectacular plays at the hot corner. I got weepy when Al Kaline, another great player (born in Baltimore, interestingly) and a great person too... passed away in 2020. I'm feeling the same kind weepy today.

He was the best for a long time. A thorn in the side of my team the Tigers!

My brother named his son Brooks. We love you Brooks.

Blue Jays fan here but Brooks Robinson transcended baseball, he was a model HUMAN.

I once had the pleasure of watching Brooks Robinson, along with other Orioles play "Donkey Basketball" for charity circa 1975. It was at Lindale Junior High School in Anne Arundel County Maryland. They literally played basketball, as best as they could, on the back of a donkey. I got his autograph that night a well. I once watched Brooks, who was slow by any standard, beat out a bunt single at a game as well.

My old Boss in The Copier Business was the late CY Winner Mike McCormick. Mike had spent a couple of Seasons with The Birds, and Brooks was his Road Ronnie. Knowing my absolute LOVE for the Great Brooks, Mike promised me an autographed Ball if I sold 200% of quota for the month. I think I hit 209% by the 20th that month. And true to his word, Mike presented me with an Autographed Ball at the next Sales Meeting. This was 1992, and the Ball in its Cube sits on my desk today. God I LOVED Brooks as a kid.

Sparky Anderson, Manager of the 1970 Cincinnati Reds said of Brooks Robinson, after watching the Orioles beating his team in the 1970 Series ,s,"Looks like he came down from a higher league" We had the pleasure of seeing Brooks play at Memorial Stadium on 33rd street. Now, at 74, those memories are almost as clear as the day we saw him play. Quiet and unassuming on the field, a true gentleman and Ambassador of the game. We love you Brooks. Heaven's team has filled its position at 3rd base.

Brooks Robinson was the best at 3rd base and a great man

Best third baseman I've ever seen. And he was a clutch hitter, too.

Brooks Robinson has passed the torch to a new era of baseball here in Baltimore. He spent his entire career here and even in death, hes helping the team make baseball history. Much props to you Brooksy. Thanks for all the amazing plays, titles and memories. You are the epitome of Orioles Magic. Thanks for passing that along to the next generation of players. I hope they can succeed half of much as you have. May God bless your soul and we will continue to honor you by playing winning baseball. Lets go Os!

Brooks and Johnny, Baltimore's best.

I loved Brooks Robinson he was the Greatest 3rd baseman of all time

Brooks Robinson was simply the greatest third baseman ever. Had he never wielded that magical glove, his being a true gentleman would have set him head and shoulders above the crowd.

Orioles 5 runs in win after putting #5 on warehouse,#5 near third base on field and # 5 on uniform 1 day after he passed ...can't make it up !!❤😂😊 R.I.P. GREAT ONE !!

Legend. Wonderful man, player, and human.

Thank you!

At a Mariners game in the 70's I gave my mitt to the visiting teams clubhouse manager to get Brook's autograph. I waited for what seemed like forever and then here came my mitt kind of damp with Mr Robinson's signature which he signed while in the shower. Still have the mitt, the signature is gone but I know at one time it was held by the greatest.

I grew up idolizing two infielders: Brooks Robinson and Ozzie Smith - No one surpassed these two.

Miss you, Brooksie. :(

Brooks..."THE MAN"

What a wonderful man💕.

Nice tribute. Sad to see so many of these legends passing. He had retired by the time I got into sports as a kid, but of course I know he was one of the greatest 3B of all-time, and probably the best defensively.

Brooks was my ldol as a kid. He was a great person who I know is resting in peace

Brooks came to a new housing development for an autograph signing event and my older brother wanted Brooks' autograph but had to work so he asked me to go in his place. I was only too happy to do so since I thought Brooks was great. I had just bought a new VHS camcorder and I thought it would be great to have Brooks say a few words for the camera. Well when I got there I was a little hesitant about asking him to do it but he thought it was a great idea. I almost fell over when Brooks proceeded to do a full-blown routine about how good a friend he was with my brother and how much he was sorry he couldn't come in person but looked forward to seeing him soon. Needless to say, my brother was thrilled. Years later I was a construction superintendent in Baltimore and we were working on the building where the headquarters for Crown Petroleum (whom Brooks was closely tied to) and as I went to get into the elevator there stood Brooks on his way to the Crown headquarters. I said hello Mr. Robinson I guess you don't remember me and to my surprise he looked at me and said, "Sure I remember you, that was the first and only video-taped autograph I ever did." One genuinely nice person, on or off the field.

😢❤🎉REST IN PEACE !! LENGEND !!

Only man to the MVP during the season - All-star game and MVP.

My dads freind knew him R.I.P Brooks robinson

The greatest Oriole.

If you grew up in Baltimore, like I did, you had at least one kid in your class named Brooks.

Wished he could have seen how the Orioles season plays out. If you have kids who want to play baseball or softball, just show them videos of Brooks Robinson, Pete Rose, Hank Aaron and many others who played in that time frame.

At 1:49 is shown at the 1969 All-Star Game at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C. with the Nat'l League bullpen in the background.

Best infielder who ever put on a glove.

Greatest infielder of all time

They don't make em like him anymore

16 gold gloves!!!!

Is that Mitch McConnell with Jim Palmer?

I remember when I was a kid I thought this guy was a God.

"Cause of death has not been released" Uhm he was 86!

This dude was smooth in the field

Brooks Robinson the 1970 Reds killer

Brooks was the antithesis of ESPN. Not woke. Loved his country and a true gentle man.

If there's baseball in heaven, then that's call up we should all strive for. Playing for God's team on earth as in heaven should be everyone's mission. 🛌☕⏳🌎📖🛐🌄

Human vacuum cleaner at third base

He was overrated Played 23 seasons and didn't even get 3000 hits and 300 Homer's. Low career batting average too One world series and some great plays got him into the hall of fame Craig nettles was a better third basemen

A life well lived and many had the privilege to watch him do what he loved. The Civil Rights Act totally changed the color of the NBA and NFL. Not so with MLB, why is that? Answer: High SCHOOLS and COLLEGES toed the line re fed money, quotas, and affirmative action. MLB did NOT. They relied on the team owned FARM system for professional level talent development. And today there still is no over representation of black players. The black population in the US is 12% and in MLB it is about the same. Not 95% like the NBA, or 85% in the NFL. I wonder just how many young white male athletes never got to fulfill their dreams in playing basketball or football like Brooks was able to do in MLB?

Peaceful,next journey Mr.ROBINSON..❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🥀🥀🥀🥀.

A VERY GOOD MAN. REST IN PEACE BROTHA

I gave Brooks Robinson the nickname the human vacuum cuz he sucked up every ball that came his way WHAT A FINE GENTLEMEN