Roy Firestone talks about Brooks Robinson

Roy Firestone talks about Brooks Robinson

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[AzBaylorBear]

When I was about 7 years old growing up in Detroit, I attended a game between the Orioles and the Tigers, and before the contest started, I remembered Brooks outside the dugout just kind of taking in the surroundings. I walked down to the end of the row and asked him if he could sign my program, and without hesitation, turned around, signed it and gave me the biggest smile. He is without a doubt, a true class individual. I only wish baseball could permanently stay 1970.

[BullpenBoss]

Yes...baseball would be much better off if there were more Brooks Robinsons. He and the late Elrod Hendricks were my two favorite Orioles. Brooks is class all the way. And Baltimore will always be proud of him.

[Foldisfitch]

Wow, we're actually talking about a human being who became a gigantic star and didn't lose sight of the fact that he was first and foremost another human being. Right on Brooks Robinson!

[frankm8690]

Well my friend I am a lifetime Baltimore Orioles fan. I born and grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico and I never see Brook Robinson in person but every season I see the games thru the TV and follow his performance. He was the best MLB third baseman of all times....

[SenorCajones]

We needed more video, fewer stills, and less yapping. Otherwise, a great video.

[quincee33]

@BullpenBoss i don't wanna sound cheesy but my High School Coach used to call me Brooks .... I went to a prep school in Maryland for a year, but I'm from Toronto.... honestly i never knew who the fuck he was talking about at the time...lol.... but now i know what a complment it was.

[bailinnumberguy]

Earl Weaver had a great line when asked what it takes to win. Without missing a beat, he dead-panned, just get players named Robinson.

[curtisjones400]

Brooks Robinson was very exciting to watch they called him the human vacum cleaner

[fleck2169]

i had the pleasure of playing Little League & Pony League ball against Brooks' son in county league ball in Baltimore. (i just now learned of the passing of Harmon Kilebrew...) I was a catcher & will never forget one such game. I looked down the third base line & out toward left field there was Brooks, lying in the grass with his head propped up in his hand. I have never forgotten that afternoon, a day when the Orioles had a bye and Brooksy watched me play ball & signed a scrap of paper.

[TheBaseballfan1996]

I have the pleasure of being named Brooks and living in Baltimore!

[DonOfPC]

when my dad was in the 4th grade he had to write a letter to someone for an assignment, he wrote to his hero (brooks). He told me he didn't expect a reply or anything except maybe a standard reply from the front office but 3 weeks later he received a letter and a 8x10 autographed picture from Brooks. Truly a class act and while i never saw him play in person i always admired him and i always tried to play 3rd base like him. My daughter's middle name is in honor of him.

[FRSFreeStateES]

Roy Firestone makes a great tribute to the greatest Defensive 3B of all time Brooks Robinson.