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.
The Orioles announced his death in a joint statement with Robinson's family Tuesday. The statement did not say how Robinson died.
"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," the team said. But he will be forever remembered for his work ethic and the skill he displayed at the hot corner, where he established himself as one of the finest fielding third baseman in baseball history, whether charging slow rollers or snaring liners down the third-base line.
Robinson arrived in Baltimore in September 1955 as an 18-year-old after spending most of his first professional season in baseball with Class B York. He went 2 for 22 with the Orioles and struck out 10 times. Dubbed "Mr. Oriole," he was a sports hero in Charm City, in the pantheon with former Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas and Orioles infielder Cal Ripken, who performed for a different generation.
"I’m a guy who just wanted to see his name in the lineup everyday," he said. "To me, baseball was a passion to the point of obsession."FILE - Former Baltimore Orioles and Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson waves to the crowd before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sept. 24, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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