BALTIMORE, MD - CIRCA 1971: Brooks Robinson #5 of the Baltimore Orioles in action making an off balance throw to first base during an Major League Baseball game circa 1971 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Robinson played for the Orioles from 1955-77. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
When talking about the Baltimore Orioles, the conversation is incomplete without Brooks Robinson.
The Baltimore Orioles third-baseman is celebrating his 83rd birthday today, which gives us an opportunity to reflect on what he means to the Orioles and to the MLB.
He spent 23 years with the Orioles, his first six games were played in 1955 at age 18.