R.I.P. Brooks Robinson
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He was one of the greats and a class act from the past. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/26/sports/baseball/brooks-robinson-dead.html"Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. was born in Little Rock on May 18, 1937. He eventually made Baltimore his home but never really lost his southern twang, which was just fine with fans in blue-collar Baltimore, who appreciated his homespun charm and unassuming demeanor". “Great player, great guy on the field, great guy off,” said fellow Orioles Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, who was overcome with emotion. “Respectful, kind. And you don’t meet too many guys like that. Brooks was a genuine person. There was no acting. Brooks was just a genuine person.”
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Oh man - I sure do remember Brooks. Probably the best 3rd baseman of all time. RIP Mr. Robinson.
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Incredible third baseman. I immediately picture him diving to his right way into foul territory and coming up firing a bullet to first.
Class act.
Speaking of class acts; last night I was listening to former Major League Pitcher Dan Plesac. Another class act talking about the final pitch of his career. He struck out the final player he faced and did a small fist pump that wouldn't come close to today's ridiculousness. He said after the game he seeked out the pitcher and coach to apologize and explain to them it was his final pitch and he was retiring after 17 seasons and it was just a reaction! Class.
Facts are stubborn things.
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I was but a youngster back then but I remember seeing the Orioles play at Memorial Stadium several times. Good memories from back then. My dad had this book on his book shelf though I never read it. The 1966 Orioles story
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