Brooks Robinson Forum

One of my earliest memories of baseball actually came from hearing my teachers and principal talking about someone making a fantastic play at third base in the 1966 World Series. I didn't watch it until much later as highlights. 

Rest in peace Mr. Robinson. 

This one is a gut punch. He is one of two players I specifically collect. I too was too young to see him play, but became a fan after meeting him at a card show in 1988. He was a total class act and truly one of the nicest people I have met. I got an autographed picture that day (autographs were only $6 !!!) and shortly thereafter bought my first card of his (1963 Fleer). I slowed on collecting him after 2008 due to other collecting interests (plus the incessant number of new parallels made it impossible to keep up), however, I still pick up some of his cards occasionally. His rookie card and autographed bat, jersey, lithograph, baseballs and mini helmet are some crown jewels of my collection. RIP, Mr. Oriole.

RIP Mr. Oriole. Earl Weaver once proclaimed Brooks could play third base with a pair of pliers. One of my favorite players when I was a lad. Saw him play a few times at Tiger Stadium in the 70s.  A true ambassador of the game. 

I'm not too familiar with his playing style, because he was before my time, but not too long ago, I picked up a couple of his cards for my HOF collection, the 1963 Post Cereal #59, and the 1961 Topps #10.

RIP

Brooksie was the BEST, as a Baseball Player and Person!  He was definitely ONE of the Core Group of Players that I so enjoyed watching play The Greatest Game, when I discovered (started playing) Baseball in 1968.  He will be missed and truly added to The Lasting Legacy of Baseball that Lives On . . .

Yours in The Journey - Felix