Object Details
user
Robinson, Brooks
maker
Rawlings
Description
Third baseman Brooks Robinson (b. 1937) was known as "The Human Vacuum Cleaner" for his outstanding ability to collect balls hit his way. Winning a record tying sixteen consecutive Gold Glove Awards as the best defenseman at his position, the native Arkansan played his entire Major League career with the Baltimore Orioles (1955-1977.)
An 18 time All-Star, Robinson won the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1964, a year he led the league with 118 runs batted in. The Orioles made four World Series appearances in Robinson's time with the team, winning two (1966 and 1970,) taking home World Series MVP honors in the latter.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Thomas Tull
date made
1974
ID Number
2017.0084.04
model number
XFLGH
accession number
2017.0084
catalog number
2017.0084.04
Object Name
baseball mitt
mitt, baseball
baseball glove
glove, baseball
Physical Description
leather (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 in x 9 in x 11 in; 5.08 cm x 22.86 cm x 27.94 cm
place made
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Associated Place
United States: Maryland, Baltimore
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Sports & Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport
Baseball
level of sport
Professional
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1836975