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My Take
Brooks Robinson is one of those players who makes you genuinely reconsider what "greatness" means in baseball — because the man redefined an entire position with his glove. Nicknamed "the Human Vacuum Cleaner," he spent all 23 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and won 16 consecutive Gold Gloves at third base, a record that still stands as basically mythological. His 1970 World Series performance against the Cincinnati Reds is the stuff of legend: he made diving play after diving play that had even opposing fans giving him a standing ovation. He also brought real character to the game — the 1972 Roberto Clemente Award says it all about the kind of person he was off the field. A Hall of Famer in every sense, and one of those rare athletes who was genuinely beloved by everyone. Gone in September 2023, but the Orioles' hot corner will always belong to him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brooks Robinson
- Name (Japanese)
- ブルックス・ロビンソン
- Reading
- ぶるっくす・ろびんそん
- Born
- May 18, 1937 – September 26, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
- Height
- 73 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Little Rock Central High School
Awards & achievements
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
- 1964 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
- 1970 World Series Most Valuable Player Award
- 1972 Roberto Clemente Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Brooks Robinson born?
May 18, 1937 – September 26, 2023.
Where is Brooks Robinson from?
Brooks Robinson is from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
What does Brooks Robinson do?
Brooks Robinson works as baseball player.
How tall is Brooks Robinson?
Brooks Robinson is 73 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.