Brooks Robinson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Brooks Robinson

American professional baseball player, third baseman, coach

Date of Birth: 18-May-1937

Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Brooks Robinson

  • Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr.
  • (born May 18, 1937) is an American former professional baseball player.
  • He played his entire 23-year major league career for the Baltimore Orioles (1955–1977), which still stands as the record for the longest career spent with a single team in major league history.
  • He batted and threw right-handed, though he was a natural left-hander.
  • Nicknamed "The Human Vacuum Cleaner" or "Mr.
  • Hoover", he is considered the greatest defensive third basemen in major league history.
  • He won 16 consecutive Gold Glove Awards during his career, tied with pitcher Jim Kaat for the second-most all-time for any player at any position.
  • Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.

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