Brooks Robinson. (1974). $576

1974 Topps #160 – Value: $300.00 – Grade: 8

Brooks Robinson Collection: https://youtu.be/FVqMgvUe75E

#80 of the Top 100 Players

Brooks Calbert Robinson (Born in Little Rock, AR on May 18, 1937-) is generally considered to be the greatest defensive third baseman in the history of baseball. He was selected to 18 straight All-Star appearances from 1960-1974, won the 1964 American League Most Valuable Player award, and was the second recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award as “best exemplifying the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team.” Brooks played his entire 23-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, helping them to four American League pennants and two World Series championships (1966, 1970). He was voted the 1970 World Series Most Valuable Player after batting .583 during the ALCS against the Minnesota Twins and a continuing his hot hitting during the Fall Classic, batting .429 against the Cincinnati Reds. Robinson’s acrobatic and athletic plays at the hot corner led to his records of most career game at third (2,870), career putouts (2,670), career assists (6,205) career chances (8,902) and double plays (618) at the time of his retirement. Brooks Calbert Robinson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.

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Been married to Karen for 51 years! Father to Garrett (40) and Sarah (47). Grandfather to Ava (18) and Lila (16). Have developed the following Wordpress blogs over the past three years: All-Time Greatest Music, High Quality Baseball Cards, High Quality Basketball Cards, High Quality Football Cards, High Quality Ice Hockey Cards and USA Traveling Tips. Written one book called A World with Heart. Also, after retiring from a career in Hospital Facilities management, I have been doing K-12 substitute teaching. Also, coached U13-U16 boys and girls basketball teams for over 25 years. Last, learned to be a master at hand-carving and painting signs. The largest of which is 4’ x 6’ is a logo for Marathon Motor Works hanging over their main entrance in Nashville (it took three months to complete).

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