Brooks Robinson

Known as "The Human Vacuum Cleaner," Brooks Robinson is regarded as arguably the best defensive third baseman the game has ever seen. Robinson began his career with the Baltimore Orioles - the only team he ever played for - in 1955, and for 23 years dazzled fans on the field with his glove. Off the field, he was humble and gracious. Robinson retired after the 1977 season and the Orioles wasted no time in retiring his No. 5. He led all AL third basemen in fielding percentage 11 times and...See more

Known as "The Human Vacuum Cleaner," Brooks Robinson is regarded as arguably the best defensive third baseman the game has ever seen. Robinson began his career with the Baltimore Orioles - the only team he ever played for - in 1955, and for 23 years dazzled fans on the field with his glove. Off the field, he was humble and gracious. Robinson retired after the 1977 season and the Orioles wasted no time in retiring his No. 5. He led all AL third basemen in fielding percentage 11 times and assists eight times. His 2,870 games at third base rank No. 1 on the all-time list. He was so beloved in Baltimore that sports writer Gordon Beard wrote: "Brooks (Robinson) never asked anyone to name a candy bar after him. In Baltimore, people named their children after him." Robinson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. See less