A rare Orioles jersey worn by Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson during the 1968 season sold for $24,000 at Robert Edward Auctions in Chester, N.J. The jersey received 11 bids. Robinson captured his ninth Gold Glove Award in 1968. The white flannel jersey is lettered “Orioles” across the front and features the number “5” on the left breast and reverse. “B. Robinson” is lettered on the reverse directly above the number. All front letters, as well as all front and reverse numerals, are appliquéd in orange on black tackle twill. Robinson batted .253 with 17 home runs and 75 RBI in 1968.
Digest (March 25): Brooks Robinson's 1968 Orioles jersey sells for $24,000 at auction
