Baltimore Orioles to Wear Patch Honoring Brooks Robinson Throughout Postseason
The Baltimore Orioles will wear a No. 5 patch on their uniforms through the end of their postseason run in honor of Brooks Robinson, The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka first reported Wednesday afternoon.
Robinson died at the age of 86 on Tuesday. The Orioles held a moment of silence for Robinson prior to first pitch against the Washington Nationals at Camden Yards later that night.
Robinson spent his entire 23-year career with the Orioles, setting an MLB record for the longest tenure with a single club. He guided Baltimore to its first two World Series titles in 1966 and 1970.
From 1955 to 1977, Robinson racked up 2,848 hits, 18 All-Star appearances and 16 Gold Gloves, in addition to an MVP award in 1964. Robinson built a reputation as one of the best defensive players in MLB history, and he ranks third all-time with a 39.1 career defensive WAR.
Robinson made the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983, becoming the 16th first-ballot Hall of Famer in baseball history.
The Orioles retired Robinson's No. 5 in 1978, almost immediately after he ended his playing career. He was part of the inaugural class of the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.
While Baltimore was a perennial contender through most of Robinson's time on the roster, the team has only made the playoffs three times in the last 25 seasons. That has changed in 2023, though, as the Orioles are on the verge of clinching just their second AL East crown since 1997.
The Orioles have five games left in the regular season. Their postseason slate will get underway next week, although their schedule and opponents have yet to be determined.
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