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One of the great Nicknamed “Mr. Hoover” , the “Human Vacuum Cleaner”\u00a0 for his incredible fielding ability, Robinson was one of, if not the, greatest third basemen in Major League history. 18-time All-Star,\u00a0 16 consecutive Gold Gloves in a 23\u00a0 year career – stand-out stats. He also stayed with the Orioles for 23 years, and played 2,870 games at third base, the record by 700 games. His Wins Above Replacement average is the third highest in history among defensive players.<\/p>\n Robinson set the standard for third basemen during his career, with 18 All-Star Game selections and a record number of Gold Glove awards for a position player. He holds career records for games at third base, putouts, assists and double plays turned, according to Baseball-Reference.com\u00a0 CNN<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Robinson served briefly in the Arkansas National Guard in 1958 between the 1958 and 1950 seasons (probably as a way to avoid being drafted into the Army, like many did.) Maybe not an impressive military career, but honorable.<\/p>\n * corrected – ed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Junior<\/del> American League shortstops<\/del> third basemen* of all time, Brooks Robinson, died Tuesday at age 86.<\/p>\n