1976: The Brooks Robinson 17 year Gold Glove Era ended
Some of us had a chance to watch Brooks Robinson play third base for the Orioles.
I watched him at the end of his career, 1972-76. Before that, I remember Brooks Robinson on TV, from “The Game of the Week” to the All Star Game to 4 World Series appearances.
On this day in 1976, the Brooks Robinson Gold Glove era came to end.
Aurelio Rodriguez won the AL Gold Glove. Rodriguez was an outstanding defensive third baseman with Detroit. He deserved the award.
It ended Robinson’s streak, 1959-75.
Brooks was a part time player in 1976 so it was time to give the award to someone else. He retired next year in 1977 and replaced by Doug DeCinces.
Brooks Robinson was synonymous with third base! He was also a clutch hitter, i.e. 2,848 hits and 1,357 RBI. He was the AL MVP in 1964 and World Series MVP in 1970.
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