The Orioles have announced that Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson has passed away.
Robinson spent the entirety of his MLB career playing for the Orioles.
Brooks' passing was felt around the baseball world:
“We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson. An integral part of our Orioles Family since 1955, he will continue to leave a lasting impact on our club, our community, and the sport of baseball,” The Orioles said in a statement.
Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred Jr. also released a statement.
“All of us at Major League Baseball are saddened by the loss of Brooks Robinson, one of the greats of our National Pastime and a legend of the Baltimore Orioles.
“Brooks stood among the greatest defensive players who have ever lived. He was a two-time World Series Champion, the 1964 American League MVP, and the winner of 16 consecutive Gold Gloves at third base. He was a model of excellence, durability, loyalty and winning baseball for the Orioles. After his playing career, he continued to make contributions to the game by working with the MLB Players Alumni Association.
“I will always remember Brooks as a true gentleman who represented our game extraordinarily well on and off the field all his life. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I send my deepest condolences to Brooks’ family, his many friends across our game, and Orioles fans everywhere.”
“Brooks is the only guy I know who has a farm system for gloves. He’s got gloves that are a year away. He retires the old ones when they can’t go to the left for balls hit in the hole anymore,” Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver said.
“He’s more than a thief. He’s a thief three times over," said All-Star outfielder Rico Carty.
“It was like he held class out there,” said All-Star third baseman Buddy Bell.
"He plays third like he was sent down from another league," former major league umpire Ed Hurley said.
Robinson was 86-years-old.
Fans are invited to remember Robinson by visiting his statue inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards at Legends Park. Beginning on September 27 through October 1, fans can visit the Brooks statue from 7 a.m. until four hours prior to first pitch. Access will reopen during regular game hours. Fans are asked to enter from Camden Street.
