Brooks Robinson: The Man with the Golden Glove - Baseball Magazine
The Page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball sports publication focuses on Brooks Robinson, known as "The Man with the Golden Glove." Despite early challenges in his career and stints in the minor leagues, Robinson overcame setbacks to establish himself as one of baseball’s top third basemen. In 1964, he secured the American League's Most Valuable Player Award by achieving an impressive .317 batting average, with 194 hits, 35 doubles, 28 home runs, and 118 RBIs. Robinson's journey began when he played for York in the Class B Eastern League in 1955, later signing with the Baltimore Orioles. Initial performances were unremarkable, resulting in assignments to teams like San Antonio in the Texas League. By 1959, his performance improved in the Pacific Coast League, which facilitated his return to the Orioles. Throughout his career, Robinson displayed consistent defensive brilliance, recognized for his quick fielding and strong arm, leading American League third basemen in defense for five consecutive years.