BIRDS FLASHBACK: Brooks Robinson blasts final home run of career, a game-winner 45 years ago
Next month, Baltimore Orioles' great Brooke Robinson, the team's iconic No. 5, will turn 85 years old.
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1937-05-18
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Brooks Robinson
EDNA — Brooks “Crazy Horse” Robinson, 53, of Edna, TX passed away on Jan. 22, 2022. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Fri., Jan. 28, 2022 at Cook-Butler Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled 12 PM Sat., Jan. 29, 2022 at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Final arrangements entrusted to Cook-Butler Funeral Home 361-782-3821.
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Brooks Robinson recovering after surgery
Just over a week ago, Brooks Robinson fell at his home and broke his left arm. After a successful surgery at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, he is on his way to a full recovery. His spirits are high as he continues his rehabilitation. He thanks everyone for their well wishes.
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Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson suffers fall at home, breaks arm, has surgery
Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson recently suffered a broken left arm after a fall at his home, but his family said the 84-year-old is doing well. “Just over a week ago, Brooks Robinson fell at his home and broke his left arm,” his family said in a statement. “After a successful surgery at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, he is on his way to a full recovery. His spirits are high as he continues his rehabilitation. He thanks everyone for their well wishes.”
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Orioles legend Brooks Robinson recently suffered a broken left arm after a fall at his home, but his family said the 84-year-old is doing well. “Just over a week ago, Brooks Robinson fell at his home and broke his left arm,” his family said in a statement. “After a successful surgery at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, he is on his way to a full recovery. His spirits are high as he continues his rehabilitation. He thanks everyone for their well wishes.”
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Before Mike Schmidt, Adrián Beltré and Nolan Arenado, there was Brooks Robinson. The man who became known as the “Human Vacuum Cleaner,” Robinson played third base like a maestro. And he did it year after year, for more than two decades spent entirely in Baltimore. Still rightfully regarded as one of the best defensive players in baseball history -- at any position -- Robinson set a standard at the hot corner that will be followed for years to come.