This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/4/2008.
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. On the left front tail of this 1969 Brooks Robinson grey flannel Baltimore Orioles road jersey is the "Spalding" manufacturer's tag. Attached is a white tag with the jersey size "42". The washing instructions label has been removed from the front left tail. On the inside back collar there is an additional manufacturers tag with "42 Set 2 69 5" embroidered in black. Across the front of the jersey is "Baltimore" in classic script, done in orange on black felt. Beneath this on the left chest is the player number "5" done in orange on black felt. The original lettering and numbering on the front of the jersey has been restored perfectly with the original felt. On the back is the player name "B. ROBINSON" done in orange on black felt. Beneath this is the player number "5" done in orange on black felt. On the left sleeve is the MLB "100th Anniversary" patch. The jersey is autographed on front in black marker rating a 9. The jersey shows game-use and besides having the front of the jersey restored and washing instructions label removed appears to have no alterations of any kind. The autograph is accompanied by a LOA from JSA.