BALTIMORE — Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86.
The Orioles announced his death in a joint statement with Robinson's family Tuesday. The statement did not say how Robinson died.
"We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson. An integral part of our Orioles Family since 1955, he will continue to leave a lasting impact on our club, our community, and the sport of baseball.”
Coming of age before the free agent era, Robinson spent his entire 23-year career with the Orioles. He almost single-handedly helped Baltimore defeat Cincinnati in the 1970 World Series and homered in Game 1 of the Orioles' 1966 sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers for their first crown.
Robinson participated in 18 All-Star Games, won 16 consecutive Gold Gloves and earned the 1964 AL Most Valuable Player award after batting .318 with 28 home runs and a league-leading 118 RBIs.
The Orioles are inviting fans to honor Robinson at the statue of the Hall of Famer inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday. The memorial will continue daily through Sunday, October 1, from 7:00 a.m. until four hours prior to the first pitch. Access to Brooks’ statue will then re-open during regular game hours.
The Washington Nationals posted a memorial on Twitter/X.
"In memory of Mr. Oriole himself," the post reads. "Thinking of you, Orioles."
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