The Orioles complete a five-game sweep of the Yankees when right-hander Robin Roberts, released by New York during the first week of the season, beats Whitey Ford at Memorial Stadium, 2-1. Homers by Brooks Robinson and Jim Gentile account for Baltimore’s only runs.
On May 9, 1962, future Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles clubs a grand slam against Ed Rakow of the Kansas City A’s. Robinson had hit a grand slam in his last game, making him one of five American League players to connect on bases-loaded home runs in consecutive games. Brooks hit…
On September 26, 1961 — At Yankee Stadium, with fewer than 20,000 fans in attendance, during a 3-2 Yankee win over the Baltimore Orioles, in the bottom of the 3rd inning Roger Maris ties Babe Ruth’s 34 year-old single-season record with his 60th home run of the year, a high drive down the right-field…
On July 9, 1959, the Baltimore Orioles recall Brooks Robinson from Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League. Robinson, who had struggled in four prior stints with the O’s, will hit .284 in 88 games, and will become Baltimore’s regular third baseman on his way to the Hall of Fame.
On June 2, 1958, Brooks Robinson lines into a triple play against the Washington Senators. In the bottom of the sixth inning with Orioles on first and second base of an eventual 2-1 loss, Brooks Robinson lines into a triple play when Senator shortstop Rocky Bridges snares the wicked drive, steps on second, and then…
1955 – Future Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson goes 2 for 4 in his first game as the O’s top the Senators, 3 – 1.
Brooks Robinson Position: Third BasemanBats: Right • Throws: Right6-1, 180lb (185cm, 81kg)Born: May 18, 1937 in Little Rock, AR usHigh School: Little Rock Central HS (Little Rock, AR)School: University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock, AR)Debut: September 17, 1955 (11,319th in major league history)vs. WSH 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: August 13, 1977vs. OAK 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0…
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