Brooks Robinson, the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer who made Major League Baseball (MLB) history with 16 straight Gold Gloves at third base, has passed on, the team announced Tuesday. He was 86 years old.
Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. was born on May 18, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
What do you know about his baseball career?
He was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977. He wore the number 5 jersey throughout his career, and was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1893.
Did Brooks have any wife or children?
He met his wife Constance Louise “Connie” Butcher on August 27, 1959 and the pair had their nuptials in 1960. Their 62 year-old marriage produced four children – Brooks David, Michael, Chris and Diana.
Connie has been very supportive of his 23 year-old career and was at the unveiling of a statue in his honor by the Orioles.
What is the cause of his death?
Till his death yesterday, which cause has not yet been disclosed, the couple have been resident in Maryland.
How proud were the Baltimore Orioles of Brooks?
The Baltimore Orioles unveiled a 9-foot bronze statue to honor their Hall of Famer and former third baseman Brooks Robinson.
What other roles did he play in life after his retirement?
Robinson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot with 92% of the vote. In retirement, he became a businessman, an Orioles broadcaster and an active presence in the baseball community.
He served as president of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association from 1989 to 2022, a tenure of 33 years.