This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/16/2007.
Known as "The Human Vacuum Cleaner," Brooks Robinson established a standard of excellence for modern-day third basemen. He played 23 seasons for the Orioles, setting major league career records for games, putouts, assists, chances, double plays and fielding percentage. A clutch hitter, Robinson totaled 268 career home runs, at one time an American League record for third basemen. Robinson earned the league's MVP Award in 1964 and the World Series MVP in 1970, when he hit .429 and made a collection of defensive gems. In the inside of the front of this magnificent black and orange heavy jacket is the "Spalding" manufacturers tag with a size "50" tag adjacent. Above these tags in orange wool is the player number "5". Across the front of this jacket is the "ORIOLES" in orange wool. There is a metal zipper going down the front of the jacket. The jacket is autographed on the front "Orioles" in black marker and rates a 9. The jacket shows wear and there appears to be no alterations of any kind. You could not find a more beautiful jacket anywhere. The autograph is accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication. An additional LOA will be provided.