Now, Brooks Robinson's illness has forced the Orioles to change the previously announced schedule and move No. 5's day to Sept. 29.

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86.

Robinson hit 268 home runs and drove in 1,357 runs in 2,896 games. But it was about defense, and the man inside the uniform. None were better.

Brooks Jr. started out as a batboy, he told the newspaper. According to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Frank Robinson described his teammate as “the best defensive player at any position.” ...

Brooks Robinson was the face of baseball in its golden age. Brooks was what got me hooked on this great sport at the age of five. Yes, five. And in some way still has me hooked, 60 years later.

Robinson participated in 18 All-Star Games, won 16 consecutive Gold Gloves and earned the 1964 AL Most Valuable Player award after batting .318 with 28 home runs and a league-leading 118 RBIs.

Robinson participated in 18 All-Star Games, won 16 consecutive Gold Gloves and earned the 1964 AL Most Valuable Player award after batting .318 with 28 home runs and a league-leading 118 RBIs.