Brooks Robinson Quotes
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.
Topics
Commitment
Dedication
Athletic Drive
Baseball Obsession
Baseball Passion
Competitive Spirit
Daily Motivation
Drive to Succeed
Inner Drive
Love of the Game
Personal Goal
Personal Obsession
Sports Dedication
Team Lineup
Unconditional Support
Unstoppable Ambition
Unwavering Focus
Unyielding Determination
Citations
Robinson, Brooks. "Hall of Fame Induction Speech." National Baseball Hall of Fame, 31 July 1983.
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Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. is an American former professional baseball player. He played for the Baltimore Orioles for 23 seasons (1955–1977), the longest career spent with a single team in Major League Baseball (MLB) history (tied with Carl Yastrzemski). Robinson batted and threw right-handed. Nicknamed "The Human Vacuum Cleaner" or "Mr. Hoover", he is considered the greatest defensive third baseman in major league history.