Can't tell them apart!

On this date in 1966 at Fenway Park, Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson hit back to back home runs in the first inning off Dave Morehead to lead the Orioles to an 8-1 victory over the Red Sox.

"I don't see why you guys keep confusing Brooks Robinson and me. Can't you see we wear different numbers?" - Frank Robinson

Brooks Robinson

On this date in 1983, Brooks Robinson was elected into the Hall of Fame.

"A true gentleman who never took himself too seriously. I always had the idea that he did not know he was Brooks Robinson." - Joe Falls, sportswriter

Brooks Robinson

On this date in 1964, Brooks Robinson is named the AL MVP.

"I watch baseball today and a third baseman makes a great play and they say 'That's a Brooks Robinson play.' And I ask myself "Did I ever do that?"

Ron Swoboda

 

On this date in 1969, Ron Swoboda of the Mets makes one of the greatest catches in World Series history. Swoboda's sliding grab of Brooks Robinson's sinking liner helps the Mets defeat the Orioles 2-1 in Game 4 of the World Series.

"I see Brooks Robinson these days once or twice a year and never fail to thank him for not hitting it right to me."

Brooks Robinson

On this date in 1958, Brooks Robinson of the Orioles hits into a triple play against the Senators. He will hit into three more triple plays in his career setting a new major league record.

"I wouldn't mind seeing someone erase my record of hitting into four triple plays."

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1996, Earl Weaver is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"My best game plan is to sit on a bench and call out specific instructions like, 'C'mon Boog!' 'Get a hold of one, Frank!' 'Let's go Brooks!'"

Paul Blair

Born on this date, Paul Blair.*

"I had no fear out there. I didn't play sluggers like Harmon Killebrew right behind second base. But I felt that if the ball stayed in the park, I could catch it."

*A ball getting by Brooks Robinson in the backgrund?!

Ron Swoboda

On this date in 1069, Ron Swoboda of the Mets makes one of the greatest catches in World Series history. Swoboda's sliding grab of Brooks Robinson's sinking liner helps the Mets defeat the Orioles 2-1 in Game 4 of the World Series.

"I see Brooks Robinson these days once or twice a year and never fail to thank him for not hitting it right to me."

Brooks Robinson

On this date in 1983, Brooks Robinson is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"I wouldn't mind seeing someone erase my record of hitting into four triple plays."

Can't tell them apart!

On this date in 1966 at Fenway Park, Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson hit back to back home runs in the first inning off Dave Morehead to lead the Orioles to an 8-1 victory over the Red Sox.

"I don't see why you guys keep confusing Brooks Robinson and me. Can't you see we wear different numbers?" - Frank Robinson

Brooks Robinson

On this date in 1964, Brooks Robinson is named the AL MVP.

"If you're not practicing, somebody else is, somewhere, and he'll be ready to take your job."

Brooks Robinson

On this day in 1955, Brooks Robinson makes his major league debut going 2 for 4 against the Senators.

"A true gentlemen who never took himself too seriously. I always had the idea that he didn't know he was Brooks Robinson."

Frank Robinson

Born on today's date, Frank Robinson.

"I don't see why you guys keep confusing Brooks Robinson and me. Can't you see we wear different numbers?"

Brooks Robinson

On this date in 1983, Brooks Robinson is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"I wouldn't mind seeing someone erase my record of hitting into four triple plays."

Brooks Robinson

Born on today's date, Brooks Robinson.

"I watch baseball today and a third basemen makes a great play and they say 'That's a Brooks Robinson play.' And I ask myself, 'Did I ever do that?"

"Well, he can call himself Brooks if he wants"

"There is no law stopping him."

The other one.

Brooks Robinson

Born today, Brooks Robinson.

Brooks hit into four triple-plays in his career, a major league record.

Nobody is all good, you know.

You know Abraham Lincoln?

He kept a voodoo doll of Mary.

Used it too.

She didn't think he was a saint.