Brooks Robinson Quotes

Brooks Robinson — Athlete born on May 18, 1937,

Brooks Calbert Robinson, Jr. is an American former professional baseball player. He played his entire 23-year major league career for the Baltimore Orioles. He batted and threw right-handed, though he was a natural left-hander. Nicknamed "The Human Vacuum Cleaner" or "Mr. Hoover", he is considered one of the greatest defensive third basemen in major league history. He won 16 consecutive Gold Glove Awards during his career, tied with pitcher Jim Kaat for the second-most all-time for any player at any position. Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983... (wikipedia)

It's a pretty sure thing that the player's bat is what speaks loudest when it's contract time, but there are moments when the glove has the last word.

Pocahontas was the reason the Virginia colony didn't disappear, unlike some earlier attempts.

I'm a guy who just wanted to see his name in the lineup everyday. To me, baseball was a passion to the point of obsession.

Whether you want to or not, you do serve as a role model. People will always put more faith in baseball players than anyone else.

If your're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job.