I am extremely sad to hear the news that Brooks Robinson passed away. He was my grandfather's favorite player, and I always have had such a high respect for Brooks and his legacy on the game. The best defensive third baseman of all time! Rest in Peace, Brooks.
We moved to Baltimore metro in August of 1971 (I was 9). I had the blessing of seeing both live at Memorial Stadium. I was there for Brooks Robinson Day (Thanks, Brooks Day) and I still have the booklet they handed out with Norman Rockwell's painting of Brooks on the cover. I still remember when they lined up all of Brook's Gold Gloves around Third Base and granted him the plot of ground around the base in Memorial Stadium. I can't recall the exact details, but I think it was Ball Night 1972 (when the Orioles gave out baseballs signed by the 4 20-Game Winners). It might have been Bat Night (where they gave out 29-inch baseball bats) in 1972. Either way, Chico Salmon had his only hit that year (1-16) and Brooks hit a Ground Rule Double scoring the game's only run. I hope I got that right; I have looked up box scores from different web sites to confirm. My memory is fuzzy after 62 years and too many beers.
I remember in the late 70s when Reggie Jackson went to New York (after one season in Baltimore). Someone created The Reggie Bar (candy bar). We, in Baltimore, would joke "in New York, they name candy bars after you. In Baltimore, we name our kids after you". Yes. Many kids names Brooks. He was a Legend's Legend. An Icon's Icon. We used to say it was as if Brooks stepped down from a higher league to play in the Majors. He was that GOOD.
It's really great having an O's fan as a content creator. You should talk about the orioles history and their tangenital relation to baseball's management. Which would mean talking about Dave McNally some more too. Marvin Martin needed a test case for the free agency hearings so he used Dave McNally. Mcnally had no plans to return to baseball and was working in a Ford dealership so he had no problems with the possibility of owners trying to blackball him if he was unable to win, and gladly agreed to do his part to end the reserve clause. MLB union guys are really passionate. Similar to how Tony Gwynn was fine with the 1994 lockout because despite his chance to hit .400, the struggle against the owners mattered more. Angelos was also key to winning the 1994 strike- he was a labor lawyer so despite being an owner he would not break with labor. He refused to sign any documents and because he was a lawyer himself he weeded out actionable language like blaming the players for the lockout, etc. Because he would not break, the case was effectively already won, without a united front the owners have nothing. Angelos was prepared to forefit as many seasons as it took to protect Ripken's record as well- if you want to be cynical it was worth more for him financially to keep it than any one season could possibly generate, but either way, for all the hell Angelos gets he's made some classy moves in time. The orioles have a history as a rebellious team. The first incarnation of the orioles hosted John McGraw. They had a history of dirty playing as well as the baltimore chop, which made greoundskeepers flood the plane right before home plate to make the ball slam into the ground and not bounce. They wouuld routinely spike people, fight them, fight umpires and officials. That oriole's club moved and went on to become a small market team that very people even keep up with these days. Yenkeys? Jankeys? I dont know how to pronounce it, some new york team nobodys ever heard of.
The possibilities are endless for the Orioles! I really appreciate you taking the time to write this up. I take note on the suggestions I get, and I think there’s a lot of important matters to discuss involving this franchise.
The Oriole dynasty; 1966 & 1970 teams were awesome. They lost the series in 69 and 71. But they were the best team in the AL for about 5 years until the A's came in and started winning. That 1970 team, ranks up there with one of the best of all time.
My whole family was born in Baltimore, me included. I left home for the Air Force at 17, never to live in Maryland again. But to this day, if you ask me where I'm from, it's Baltimore all the way. The only team I've EVER liked in baseball, is the Orioles. I'm 63 now, and I have nothing but Orioles stuff in my room. I was a little kid when these men were playing. I got so used to the Orioles just being the best in baseball, I didn't believe they could lose anything. It was fun to be a kid and watch these guys, and all the other Orioles, play. Even though my oldest son has never lived in Maryland, his favorite team is the Orioles as well. He grew up watching Cal Ripken. Both of us are die hard Orioles' fans. Even in the years lately that they've been struggling. But they're killing it this year. I also grew up watching Johnny Unitas play for the Baltimore Colts. It was a fun time to be a kid in Baltimore.
I too, am 63 and from Baltimore. I had a rough childhood, but watching and listening to the Birds back then was a reassuring constant that was one of my few true joys.
Hell, the only reason I keep the RUclips app is to upvote HatBilly's shit. Dude gives it every single time. I remember growing up, whenever I got to play ball; in my head I was Cal Ripken Jr. As I got a little older and looked a little further back to see what my Grampaw was watching back when he was so excited for baseball, I found the Robinsons and Belanger and Boog and Jim Palmer and all the eggs that grew into The Oriole Way, and even though it was Cal that originally pulled me in, I found the real beating heart of The O's. My Grampaw was Reds all the way, but I got to see them play the Orioles on the TV with him and listen to them on the radio with him, and we had a rivalry to love each other about. Baseball is fucking beautiful, boys. Hell of a video you've got here. Thank you for putting it out here.
My first baseball game was at Wrigley Field in 1965 vs. the Reds. Sadly, I was a Cub fan till I went through extensive psychiatric treatment 3 years later at the age of 10. 😄 Frank hit a 1st inning HR and made a diving catch in LF right in front of us! Reds wone, 6-4. I loved watching the old Orioles and my nickname for the 2 Orioles that come to my wife's Oriole feeder are of course, Frank and Brooks. Another quality video, young man! Keep it up.
Wow, yur old! That must have been great! I loved Hammerin Hank and there is a statue of him outside the Brewers stadium near my house. Yur not any relation to Curtis, are you, lol?@@DonMayfield
They were a living nightmare for the American League for a long time. Then with teammates like Don Buford,Paul Blair,Boog Powell,Davey Johnson, Mike Cuellar, Jim Palmer,Dave Mc Nally Pat Dobson and others,they were able to have a stranglehold on the American League Eastern Division for an eternity
Recently I was going through some souvenir scorecard/programs I had saved from games I attended way back when and discovered a coincidence I never noticed when I went to the games. Four straight years (1971-72-73-74) I saw Frank Robinson play games with four different teams: the Orioles, Dodgers, Angels and Indians. The Cleveland game was way late in the season after the Angels let him go, and was a Yankee game at Shea Stadium with the Yankees in first place just before the Orioles caught them and beat them out for the AL East Divsion.The Dodger game was also at Shea, vs. the Mets, and the other two were at the old Yankee Stadium before it was renovated. One advantage of living in a town with a team in each league.
I know the video mentioned Frank Robinson served as hitting coach for the Orioles during the 1980s; however, I am surprised nothing was mentioned about his time managing the team from 1988 to 1991. He took over a dreadful 1988 Orioles that started 0-21; in fact, Frank's managerial record that year was 54-101. Yet, he led the 1989 "Why not?" Orioles to an 87-75 record. That team had a chance to win the American League East during the final weekend of the season, but came. up short against Toronto. Frank won American League Manager of the Year for 1989. Fun Fact: in talking to Janet Marie Smith, who played a major role in developing Camden Yards, Frank was the person who recommended the park's asymmetrical design.
@@Cam23 Lived my entire life within a few miles of Camden Yards (Canton & Highlandtown mostly). It's great to see a RUclipsr with some great Orioles content. Just found your channel with this video but can't wait to start binging some of your past videos (gonna watch some of the prospect vids for the Orioles prospects next). I'm really shocked to see you only have a few thousand subs. Your content is good, just keep up the great work and the subs will happen. Thank you for the great content. Best wishes to you and yours.
@@unkledoda420 hey that means the world. Welcome to the channel! Hoping to build the Orioles community here and bring some attention to a young and exciting team
The very 1st game Frank & Brooks played together was in Boston. Both had good offensive days, both homered and the O’s won! Headline in the next days Sun, Robinson and Robinson, Open for Business! I always liked that heading!
I was a new fan in 66 and these guys were gods to meTigers fan to this day but as a kid I loved em all. Detroit was a great place to find neighborhood kids traded cards, talked, understood and played baseball all day. I am grateful for the wonderful memories at Tiger Stadium, baseball at Butzel Field in the D, Watt Powell Park in Kanawha City, WV watching Charleston Charlies in early to late 70's. Look up the line-up on that team to see how good they were. Through the strikes over the years I still loved ball. I don't think Kids today can relate to what it meant to past generations and that's ok, because that is how it has turned out to be. My brother could throw darts and I bought a catchers glove and we painted a mound and home plate on the street and toss all day sometimes. My dad would apologize to the neighbors and they told him they loved us kids and liked sitting on their porch listening to music or the Tigers and watching us. On a wild pitch or pb I had to run five houses to Fenkell and sometimes across that street. t
The love for the game of baseball is different for everyone but you certainly have some great memories and stories to tell! Thank you for sharing and I’ll definitely look into that team!
The Charleston Charlies! Haven't delved into the books on them in a while. What an awesome, (underrated), minor league franchise. I could be biased, as I'm in West Virginia.
During the 60s, we grew up on a dead end street in Medinah, IL and kids of all ages played ball in the street. Occasionally, someone would crank one over the corner and hit the ladies 8 ft picture window. She took our ball away!!!
Frank Robinson was also Great with the Cincinnati Reds from 1956-1965 . He and Vada Pinson were best buddies from Oakland and were both great with the Reds . MYP in 1961 . The Owner Bill Dewitt had to been drunk when he traded Frank to Baltimore,
I am extremely sad to hear the news that Brooks Robinson passed away. He was my grandfather's favorite player, and I always have had such a high respect for Brooks and his legacy on the game. The best defensive third baseman of all time! Rest in Peace, Brooks.
Man, I miss those days and those type of men. RIP FRANK AND BROOKS
We moved to Baltimore metro in August of 1971 (I was 9). I had the blessing of seeing both live at Memorial Stadium.
I was there for Brooks Robinson Day (Thanks, Brooks Day) and I still have the booklet they handed out with Norman Rockwell's painting of Brooks on the cover. I still remember when they lined up all of Brook's Gold Gloves around Third Base and granted him the plot of ground around the base in Memorial Stadium.
I can't recall the exact details, but I think it was Ball Night 1972 (when the Orioles gave out baseballs signed by the 4 20-Game Winners). It might have been Bat Night (where they gave out 29-inch baseball bats) in 1972. Either way, Chico Salmon had his only hit that year (1-16) and Brooks hit a Ground Rule Double scoring the game's only run. I hope I got that right; I have looked up box scores from different web sites to confirm. My memory is fuzzy after 62 years and too many beers.
I remember in the late 70s when Reggie Jackson went to New York (after one season in Baltimore). Someone created The Reggie Bar (candy bar). We, in Baltimore, would joke "in New York, they name candy bars after you. In Baltimore, we name our kids after you". Yes. Many kids names Brooks. He was a Legend's Legend. An Icon's Icon.
We used to say it was as if Brooks stepped down from a higher league to play in the Majors. He was that GOOD.
Two of the greatest players of all time. They created the greatest oriole teams we ever seen. ❤️
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It's really great having an O's fan as a content creator.
You should talk about the orioles history and their tangenital relation to baseball's management.
Which would mean talking about Dave McNally some more too. Marvin Martin needed a test case for the free agency hearings so he used Dave McNally. Mcnally had no plans to return to baseball and was working in a Ford dealership so he had no problems with the possibility of owners trying to blackball him if he was unable to win, and gladly agreed to do his part to end the reserve clause.
MLB union guys are really passionate. Similar to how Tony Gwynn was fine with the 1994 lockout because despite his chance to hit .400, the struggle against the owners mattered more. Angelos was also key to winning the 1994 strike- he was a labor lawyer so despite being an owner he would not break with labor. He refused to sign any documents and because he was a lawyer himself he weeded out actionable language like blaming the players for the lockout, etc. Because he would not break, the case was effectively already won, without a united front the owners have nothing. Angelos was prepared to forefit as many seasons as it took to protect Ripken's record as well- if you want to be cynical it was worth more for him financially to keep it than any one season could possibly generate, but either way, for all the hell Angelos gets he's made some classy moves in time.
The orioles have a history as a rebellious team. The first incarnation of the orioles hosted John McGraw. They had a history of dirty playing as well as the baltimore chop, which made greoundskeepers flood the plane right before home plate to make the ball slam into the ground and not bounce. They wouuld routinely spike people, fight them, fight umpires and officials. That oriole's club moved and went on to become a small market team that very people even keep up with these days. Yenkeys? Jankeys? I dont know how to pronounce it, some new york team nobodys ever heard of.
The possibilities are endless for the Orioles! I really appreciate you taking the time to write this up. I take note on the suggestions I get, and I think there’s a lot of important matters to discuss involving this franchise.
The Oriole dynasty; 1966 & 1970 teams were awesome. They lost the series in 69 and 71. But they were the best team in the AL for about 5 years until the A's came in and started winning. That 1970 team, ranks up there with one of the best of all time.
I was 11 in 1972, it was a tough year for Orioles fans. We lost Frank, Dave Johnson and Dave McNally
wow! you are amazing. I litteraly just asked this morning if you could do a video on Brooks Robinson. Thank you so much.
This was one of my favorites to make so I’m glad to hear you enjoyed!
My whole family was born in Baltimore, me included. I left home for the Air Force at 17, never to live in Maryland again. But to this day, if you ask me where I'm from, it's Baltimore all the way. The only team I've EVER liked in baseball, is the Orioles. I'm 63 now, and I have nothing but Orioles stuff in my room. I was a little kid when these men were playing. I got so used to the Orioles just being the best in baseball, I didn't believe they could lose anything. It was fun to be a kid and watch these guys, and all the other Orioles, play. Even though my oldest son has never lived in Maryland, his favorite team is the Orioles as well. He grew up watching Cal Ripken. Both of us are die hard Orioles' fans. Even in the years lately that they've been struggling. But they're killing it this year. I also grew up watching Johnny Unitas play for the Baltimore Colts. It was a fun time to be a kid in Baltimore.
I too, am 63 and from Baltimore. I had a rough childhood, but watching and listening to the Birds back then was a reassuring constant that was one of my few true joys.
Brooks. and Frank are the all time greats
RIP Brooks Robinson
Hell, the only reason I keep the RUclips app is to upvote HatBilly's shit. Dude gives it every single time. I remember growing up, whenever I got to play ball; in my head I was Cal Ripken Jr. As I got a little older and looked a little further back to see what my Grampaw was watching back when he was so excited for baseball, I found the Robinsons and Belanger and Boog and Jim Palmer and all the eggs that grew into The Oriole Way, and even though it was Cal that originally pulled me in, I found the real beating heart of The O's. My Grampaw was Reds all the way, but I got to see them play the Orioles on the TV with him and listen to them on the radio with him, and we had a rivalry to love each other about. Baseball is fucking beautiful, boys. Hell of a video you've got here. Thank you for putting it out here.
Beautifully said. Thank you for sharing and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Hall of Fame video by the both of you.Thank yoooooo!
I can promise you this will not be the last collaboration for Hatbilly and I 😉
@@Cam23 That's music to my ears.Did you pick up on my Rex Barney sayings that I added to my comments?
@@joehawk9839 I did! That's some Orioles lingo if I've ever heard it
My first baseball game was at Wrigley Field in 1965 vs. the Reds. Sadly, I was a Cub fan till I went through extensive psychiatric treatment 3 years later at the age of 10. 😄 Frank hit a 1st inning HR and made a diving catch in LF right in front of us! Reds wone, 6-4. I loved watching the old Orioles and my nickname for the 2 Orioles that come to my wife's Oriole feeder are of course, Frank and Brooks. Another quality video, young man! Keep it up.
My first game was Houston Colt 45 stadium and included Hank Aaron.
Wow, yur old! That must have been great! I loved Hammerin Hank and there is a statue of him outside the Brewers stadium near my house. Yur not any relation to Curtis, are you, lol?@@DonMayfield
They were a living nightmare for the American League for a long time. Then with teammates like Don Buford,Paul Blair,Boog Powell,Davey Johnson, Mike Cuellar, Jim Palmer,Dave Mc Nally Pat Dobson and others,they were able to have a stranglehold on the American League Eastern Division for an eternity
It was truly a dynasty!
Excellent presentation and content my dude. Keep up with the exemplary work
Thank you so much!
Brooks Robinson was my grandfather’s favorite player too! He got to meet him at a signing about 20 years ago.
That’s awesome! He’s a great guy off the field so I’m sure that was an absolute treat!
@@Cam23 absolute class act when we met him. Treated us like old friends. Proud he’s an Oriole.
That’s so cool that’s something you’ll remember forever
Recently I was going through some souvenir scorecard/programs I had saved from games I attended way back when and discovered a coincidence I never noticed when I went to the games. Four straight years (1971-72-73-74) I saw Frank Robinson play games with four different teams: the Orioles, Dodgers, Angels and Indians. The Cleveland game was way late in the season after the Angels let him go, and was a Yankee game at Shea Stadium with the Yankees in first place just before the Orioles caught them and beat them out for the AL East Divsion.The Dodger game was also at Shea, vs. the Mets, and the other two were at the old Yankee Stadium before it was renovated. One advantage of living in a town with a team in each league.
Still in awe with that high leap by Brooks at 12:37 !!! 😲
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Glad you liked the video. Hey you've got some great videos too, I just subscribed
I know the video mentioned Frank Robinson served as hitting coach for the Orioles during the 1980s; however, I am surprised nothing was mentioned about his time managing the team from 1988 to 1991. He took over a dreadful 1988 Orioles that started 0-21; in fact, Frank's managerial record that year was 54-101. Yet, he led the 1989 "Why not?" Orioles to an 87-75 record. That team had a chance to win the American League East during the final weekend of the season, but came. up short against Toronto. Frank won American League Manager of the Year for 1989. Fun Fact: in talking to Janet Marie Smith, who played a major role in developing Camden Yards, Frank was the person who recommended the park's asymmetrical design.
damn. it's wild to think about how fantastic Baltimore baseball was compared to how it's been in recent years.
Agreed! Although hopefully we can turn the page and start competing and making some deep playoff runs
@@Cam23 Lived my entire life within a few miles of Camden Yards (Canton & Highlandtown mostly). It's great to see a RUclipsr with some great Orioles content. Just found your channel with this video but can't wait to start binging some of your past videos (gonna watch some of the prospect vids for the Orioles prospects next). I'm really shocked to see you only have a few thousand subs. Your content is good, just keep up the great work and the subs will happen. Thank you for the great content. Best wishes to you and yours.
@@unkledoda420 hey that means the world. Welcome to the channel! Hoping to build the Orioles community here and bring some attention to a young and exciting team
@@Cam23 as someone who was born in 1984 im deeply sad
@@notreal-p3z I was born in 1961, so just the right age to grow up with the dominating Orioles. But too young to remember the 1966 World Series.
The very 1st game Frank & Brooks played together was in Boston. Both had good offensive days, both homered and the O’s won!
Headline in the next days Sun, Robinson and Robinson, Open for Business! I always liked that heading!
I was a new fan in 66 and these guys were gods to meTigers fan to this day but as a kid I loved em all. Detroit was a great place to find neighborhood kids traded cards, talked, understood and played baseball all day. I am grateful for the wonderful memories at Tiger Stadium, baseball at Butzel Field in the D, Watt Powell Park in Kanawha City, WV watching Charleston Charlies in early to late 70's. Look up the line-up on that team to see how good they were. Through the strikes over the years I still loved ball. I don't think Kids today can relate to what it meant to past generations and that's ok, because that is how it has turned out to be. My brother could throw darts and I bought a catchers glove and we painted a mound and home plate on the street and toss all day sometimes. My dad would apologize to the neighbors and they told him they loved us kids and liked sitting on their porch listening to music or the Tigers and watching us. On a wild pitch or pb I had to run five houses to Fenkell and sometimes across that street.
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The love for the game of baseball is different for everyone but you certainly have some great memories and stories to tell! Thank you for sharing and I’ll definitely look into that team!
The Charleston Charlies! Haven't delved into the books on them in a while. What an awesome, (underrated), minor league franchise. I could be biased, as I'm in West Virginia.
During the 60s, we grew up on a dead end street in Medinah, IL and kids of all ages played ball in the street. Occasionally, someone would crank one over the corner and hit the ladies 8 ft picture window. She took our ball away!!!
Frank Robinson also went to high school and played basketball with the great Celtics legend Bill Russell
That’s right! Pretty cool fun fact
I believe Vada Pinson went to the same HS as well.
"Brothers", from different mothers!
Frank Robinson was also Great with the Cincinnati Reds from 1956-1965 . He and Vada Pinson were best buddies from Oakland and were both great with the Reds . MYP in 1961 . The Owner Bill Dewitt had to been drunk when he traded Frank to Baltimore,
Brooks defensive play happen against the Reds in 1970 11:22
I enjoy this very much, but I just need to say this. It's not Claude Austin. It's Osteen.
The Original # 23 , Don Mattingly , my Favorite Yankee of All Time , He Is a HOF , 94 Season Yankee s Would've Won It alll
Brooks was a great guy in person. Frank not so much. Frank always carried a chip on his shoulder.