Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame Orioles third baseman, dies at 86

Brooks Robinson, legendary Hall of Fame third baseman for the Orioles, dies at 86

BALTIMORE — He was known, simply, as Brooks — a name that stirs images of a ballplayer sprawled in the dirt, glove arm raised in triumph to show an impossible catch.

Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died. He was 86 - Record Herald

By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — 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. The Orioles held a moment of silence before their game against the Washington Nati…

Major League Baseball (MLB) announced the news of Brooks Robinson's physical departure. The iconic third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles died at the age of 86. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred deeply regretted Robinson's death, through a statement on Tuesday, September 26, recognizing his remarkable contributions to baseball and his status as an icon within the Orioles franchise. Robinson was known for his defensive skills on the baseball field, m…

Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame Orioles Third Baseman, Dies at 86

Brooks Robinson, the Hall of Fame Baltimore Orioles third baseman who helped lead his team to two World Series championships and is widely regarded as baseball's greatest defensive third baseman ever, died Sept. 26 at 86.

MLB: Brooks Robinson, Baltimore Orioles legend, dies at 86

Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, considered among the greatest defensive third basemen in Major League Baseball history, has died at age 86, the team announced on Tuesday. Robinson, an 18-time MLB All-Star, helped the Orioles win World Series crowns in 1966 and 1971 and captured 16 consecutive American League Gold Gloves as the top fielding third baseman from 1960-1975.

Today, at the age of 86, the legendary Brooks Robinson, an Orioles institution that is considered by many to be the greatest exponent of third base of all time, ceased to exist.