Brooks came to a new housing development for an autograph signing event and my older brother wanted Brooks' autograph but had to work so he asked me to go in his place. I was only too happy to do so since I thought Brooks was great. I had just bought a new VHS camcorder and I thought it would be great to have Brooks say a few words for the camera. Well when I got there I was a little hesitant about asking him to do it but he thought it was a great idea. I almost fell over when Brooks proceeded to do a full-blown routine about how good a friend he was with my brother and how much he was sorry he couldn't come in person but looked forward to seeing him soon. Needless to say, my brother was thrilled. Years later I was a construction superintendent in Baltimore and we were working on the building where the headquarters for Crown Petroleum (whom Brooks was closely tied to) and as I went to get into the elevator there stood Brooks on his way to the Crown headquarters. I said hello Mr. Robinson I guess you don't remember me and to my surprise he looked at me and said, "Sure I remember you, that was the first and only video-taped autograph I ever did." One genuinely nice person, on or off the field.

The greatest third baseman ever.

No one ever will have the same crazy reflexes that Brooks had

If there was a single player you name that personifies a baseball franchise with the Yanks it's The Babe, the Cards it's Stan Musial, Red Sox, Ted Williams. Well, with the O's it's Brooks.

Let's not forget in addition to being a great 3rd baseman Brooks was also a tremendous clutch hitter. RIP Brooks Robinson

My baseball hero from age 8. Unforgettable. Thank you, Brooks.

BAR NONE, the greatest defensive 3rd baseman to ever play the game!

Greatest EVER third baseman.

Reflexes, agility, footwork and a very accurate arm, guy was unbelievable at the hot corner, nobody played it better.

Rest in peace Brooks, thanks for the wonderful memories

I attended Mark Belanger's baseball camp in 1973, and Brooks spent a day of instruction with us. 50 yrs. later ... how lucky was I?

Simply the best. RIP Mr. Brooks Robinson, best third base of all eras. Much respect and love from Mexico.

The Lord called up Brooks Robinson, and that's a call-up that we should all strive for. 🛌☕⏳🌎📖🛐🌄

Brooks made the ridiculous look routine for 20 years . That's why he was the best ever.

#thankyou BALTIMORE 🧡🖤🤍🥹 let’s win for brooks

Brooks Robinson the best ever RIP A class act

RIP BROOKS OUR TRUE ORIOLE

Brooks defensive abilities an clutch hitting got him into the hall of fame. No third basemen can compare. Mazeroski's ability to turn a double play and clutch hitting got him in the hall of fame. Clemente's ability to do everything got him into the hall of fame. These are the ball cards I find worth collecting. Defense matters

Greatest ever to play 3rd base....he was super clutch as a hitter too....16 Gold Gloves, 18 Allstars, MVP in 1964,World Series champion

I am nine years-old with my dad in the upper deck of right field at the old Tiger Stadium (on the corner of Michigan and Trumbull). I am sitting next to a guy with Oriole gear on and a Brooks Robinson jersey - I think it was an actual game day jersey because I don't think they sold replica jerseys in 1965. Chatted him up and he said he was Brooks cousin. Next day (Saturday) I go down to the edge of the Oriole dugout after their BP and Brooks is walking into the dugout. I say hey Brooks I sat next to your cousin in right field last night. He walks to the corner of the dugout and says "He told me that you are a big fan of mine." I didn't know what to say - he then asked me if he could autograph my baseball cap, what position I played and I am not believing he has time to talk to me. Made my day and 58 years later I am recounting this story. What a tremendous person!

I was born in the 90's, but man what I wouldn't give to go back and see the 73-75 Orioles play in person. Grich on 2B, Belanger at SS, and Brooks at 3B; It's no wonder the '73 Orioles have the highest Total Zone of any team ever. Even with a middle-of-the-pack pitching staff, they managed to allow fewer runs than any other team that season.

He won the 1970 World Series by himself. RIP to a great ballplayer

Rip Brooks, truly a better man than ballplayer, now let’s go win it all for him.

No, no one plays like Brooksie. How dare you compare- you’re obviously too young to recall Brooksie. Untouchable, incomparable

as a kid from the 60's , he meant everything to us

Rest easy 5🖤🧡

The GOAT.

Fantastic reflexes and hands

Greatest defensive player of all time

Brooks made defense sexy! Bless that man!

RIP Mr. Oriole

Brooks was a natural left-hander, he even played Tennis and wrote with his left hand, maybe that's why he was so great with the.glove. Of course, he perfected his craft by spending countless hours practicing, no one had Brooksie's work ethics.

MAN!, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. I REMENBER IT VIVIDLY.

Wat a LEGEND!!!! RIP Brook

Upload some classic clips from his commentary years. He was a broadcaster for a long time. And a lot of us that grew up in the 90s remember him on the mic.

Magnificent. When I was a child I was fortunate enough to see him play at the old Memorial Stadium, and these old film clips still never fail to amaze me. Brooooks!!

Brooks Robinson is the greatest third baseman in MLB history.

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The only other Orioles infielder that has come close to this level of play in recent memory is Manny Machado. Gunnar is just starting out so we'll see how well he does. Of course, we're still waiting for Jackson Holliday to get up here next year.

Brooks Robinson Rawlings Baseball Glove model was my first chrismas gift and Carl Yaztrzemski Adirondack bat. both are HOF and shares 23 shinest years wirh one baseball club each

He must have been a great basketball too ! Great hands and fast reflexes

Only a two hour movie will be sufficient for the defense of the Human Vacuum Cleaner.

In this video, on one play, Robinson cuts down the lead runner on a high-hop, slow ground ball. Rod Carew takes the throw at 2nd and has to leap out of the way of a hard-sliding Roberto Clemente, preventing any chance of a double-play. That he went for the more difficult out, that Carew didn't flinch at risking a collision, and Clemente tried to break it up.....In an All-Star game. I wish players played like this now.

He had such a quick release and a soft pair of hands.

Good bye Brooks. Thanks for everything. Hey, how bout a catch when I get up there?

Great video! Do you have one for Mark Belanger?

Much underrated arm.

No manny is fair, Brooks is the legend and the greatest. Manny is probably second best fielding 3rd baseman of all time.

No arguments at all, but FWIW best performance I ever saw was Graig Nettles, 1978 World Series Game 3.

HUMILITY TOO

Guys like Ron Santo, Mike Schmidt, George Brett, Eddie Matthews, David Wright, Chipper Jones, Scott Rolen & Nolan Arrenado, were all better offensively, but DEFENSIVELY? Brooks was peerless.

The play at 1:45 I had to slow down cause I thought he was safe. NOPE. Got him by a half second.

❤❤

Brooks was nice with that glove but Mike Schmidt is the greatest 3rd baseman of all time

If there was a League higher then the Majors Brooks would of been in it. Do Not try to compare another Third Baseman to him. There isnt one.

Brooks at third and Mark Belanger at short. Why did anyone try to hit it that way? SMH

Gunnar plays like this

These balls def look like they have less pop than modern rips to third

Didnt see anything spectacular here. These are all routine plays in college or Triple A.

Inaccurate footwork

Probably making Jesus laugh