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He still remembers the first professional uniform he ever wore. He was 18 years old, fresh off the bus from Arkansas. The jersey said White Roses across the chest. In his first pro game, the public address announcer in York, Pa., announced the team's new second baseman as Bob Robinson. The image of Brooks Robinson in a uniform that says anything other than " Orioles" or "Baltimore" is a ... [link]

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Brooks Robinson Statue To Be Unveiled This Afternoon In York, Pa.
Published 4/5/2008 by Maryland Orioles' Fan at Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond
... Meanwhile, the Baltimore Sun's Rick Mease wonders why the Orioles have not honored Brooks in the way that York has, and how the team could have possibly done more to immortalize the legend in Baltimore. ...

Baltimore Defeats Seattle, They’re 2-1; Brooks Robinson Statue Will Be Unveiled in York, Pa. This Morning…
Published 4/5/2008 by Anthony Amobi at Oriole Magic
... *** Meanwhile, the Baltimore Sun’s Rick Mease wonders why the Orioles have not honored Brooks in the way that York has , and how the team could have possibly done more to immortalize the legend in Baltimore. This entry was posted on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at 7:42 am and is filed under ...

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