Time
to add the great Brooks Robinson to my on-going 1975 “In-Action”
project, as the all-time great was nearing the end of his Hall of Fame
career by the time this card would have been out:
Robinson would take home his 16th consecutive Gold Glove in 1975,
solidifying his place as the top third baseman in Major League
history.
The man was an All-Star 15 times, with an MVP in 1964, while also
helping the power-house Orioles win two World Championships while
appearing in two others between 1966 through 1971.
By the time he hung up that golden glove after the 1977 season, he
finished with 2848 hits, 1357 runs batted in, 268 home runs and 1232
runs scored in 2896 games.
Needless to say, by the time Cooperstown came calling, he was voted in on his first try, receiving 92% support in 1983.