Stadium Area in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

B. Robinson 5

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 7, 2019

1. B. Robinson 5 Marker

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B. Robinson 5. . , Brooks Calbert Robinson, Jr. Baltimore Orioles 3rd Baseman 1955-1977. , , Brooks Robinson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but he became Baltimore’s hometown hero. Arriving here in September 1955 at the age of 18, he went on to spend all or part of 23 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, along the way becoming the heart and soul of the franchise., The all-time third baseman played in 18 All-Star games, won 16 Gold Glove Awards, and was the 1964 American League MVP. He was named Most Valuable Oriole in 1960, ’62, ’64 and was co-winner with Frank Robinson in 1971., Baseball’s “Human Vacuum Cleaner” set 10 major league fielding records, and three American League records for third baseman, including highest lifetime fielding percentage (1971). He was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. , “Brooks Robinson” Sculpture by Joseph Sheppard, dedicated October 22, 2011. Principal Sponsor-The Dorothy L. and Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Foundation. Major Sponsors-Daus Family Foundation, Stephen A. Geppi, Willard Hackerman, John A. Lostkemeyer, Jr, Leroy Merritt, Opening Day Partners, Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation; Sponsors-Leonard J. Attman, Gary L. Attman, Mark and Betty Butler, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Stephen O. Pertoutks, St. John Properties, Mark and Lorraine Schapiro., Brooks Robinson was the second person to ever receive the Roberto Clemente Award, granted to the baseball player who best exemplifies involvement, and the individual’s contribution to his team., In 1970, Brooks was named the S. Rae Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year, an award granted to the top professional athlete in all United States sports that year. Brooks was elected in 1999 to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team.-the best players at each position from 1900 through 1999.,

“There’s not a man who knows him who wouldn’t swear for his integrity and honesty and give testimony to his consideration of others. He’s an extraordinary human being, which is important, and the world’s greatest third baseman of all time, which is incidental.” –Sportswriter John Steadman

Brooks Calbert Robinson, Jr. Baltimore Orioles 3rd Baseman 1955-1977.

Brooks Robinson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but he became Baltimore’s hometown hero. Arriving here in September 1955 at the age of 18, he went on to spend all or part of 23 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, along the way becoming the heart and soul of the franchise.

The all-time third baseman played in 18 All-Star games, won 16 Gold Glove Awards, and was the 1964 American League MVP. He was named Most Valuable Oriole in 1960, ’62, ’64 and was co-winner with Frank Robinson in 1971.

Baseball’s “Human Vacuum Cleaner” set 10 major league fielding records, and three American League records for third baseman, including highest lifetime fielding percentage (1971). He was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.

“Brooks Robinson” Sculpture by Joseph Sheppard, dedicated October 22, 2011. Principal Sponsor-The Dorothy L. and Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Foundation. Major Sponsors-Daus Family Foundation, Stephen A. Geppi, Willard Hackerman, John A. Lostkemeyer, Jr, Leroy Merritt, Opening Day Partners, Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation; Sponsors-Leonard J. Attman, Gary L. Attman, Mark & Betty Butler, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Stephen O. Pertoutks, St. John Properties, Mark and Lorraine Schapiro.

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was the second person to ever receive the Roberto Clemente Award, granted to the baseball player who best exemplifies involvement, and the individual’s contribution to his team.

In 1970, Brooks was named the S. Rae Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year, an award granted to the top professional athlete in all United States sports that year. Brooks was elected in 1999 to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team.-the best players at each position from 1900 through 1999.

“There’s not a man who knows him who wouldn’t swear for his integrity and honesty and give testimony to his consideration of others. He’s an extraordinary human being, which is important, and the world’s greatest third baseman of all time, which is incidental.” –Sportswriter John Steadman

Erected 2011 by Many sponsors are listed on back panel.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1955.

Location. 39° 17.11′ N, 76° 37.377′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Stadium Area. It is on Washington Boulevard. This monument is located near Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Baltimore Orioles Baseball Stadium. Touch for map

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 7, 2019

2. B. Robinson 5 Marker

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 Eislen St, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Herman (Babe) Ruth (within shouting distance of this marker); O's Win! (within shouting distance of this marker); Champs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magic (about 300 feet away); Game Winner! (about 500 feet away); Home (about 500 feet away); Thank youuu! (about 500 feet away); World Series MVP (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 7, 2019

3. B. Robinson 5 Marker

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Photographed by Don Morfe, July 7, 2019

4. B. Robinson 5 Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.