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1969 Topps - Brooks Robinson
| Name: | Brooks Robinson | Position: | Third Base |
| Team: | Baltimore Orioles | Card Year: | 1969 |
| Card Brand: | Topps | Card Number: | 421 |
| Condition: | Fair | Date Entered: | 2010-05-02 |
| Comments: | The Sporting News. American League All-Stars. | ||
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| Info for Brooks Robinson from the Baseball-Reference.com Bullpen |
| Brooks Robinson is the record holder for an infielder with sixteen consecutive Gold Gloves, a total equaled only by pitchers Jim Kaat (16) and Greg Maddux (18). He was named to the Rawlings All-Time Gold Glove Team. He was nicknamed the Human Vacuum Cleaner after stellar defensive performance in the 1970 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. He also is tied with Carl Yastrzemski for the most seasons with the same team (23). Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 12, 1983 by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He is considered one of the classiest ballplayers to ever step on a diamond. |