Brooks Robinson
American baseball player (1937-2023) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 86
Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. was an American professional baseball player who played his entire 23-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977.
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2023Died26 September 20231972Roberto Clemente AwardAward1970World Series Most Valuable Player AwardAward1964Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardAward1937Born18 May 1937
People around Brooks
Close ties
Frank Robinson Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1966-1971
Jim Palmer Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1965-1977
Davey Johnson Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1965-1972
Don Baylor Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1970-1975
Dick Hall Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1961-1966
Grant Jackson Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1971-1976
Al Bumbry Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1972-1977
Tommy Davis Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1972-1975
Career 1
ClubYears
Baltimore Orioles1955-1977
Media & music
Awards
About this person
Nicknamed "Mr. Hoover" and "the Human Vacuum Cleaner", he is generally considered to have been the greatest defensive third baseman in major league history.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 2023 · aged 86
The same award as Brooks
Corey SeagerBoth received World Series Most Valuable Player Award
Andrew McCutchenBoth received Roberto Clemente Award
Mike SchmidtBoth received Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Ryan BraunBoth received Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Cole HamelsBoth received World Series Most Valuable Player Award