Brooks Robinson Statue planned for Russell Street
A public statue of baseball great Brooks Robinson is planned for placement near Russell Street, west of Oriole Park, in the spring of 2011. Robinson played his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles, winning the MVP of the 1970 world series. Considered the greatest third baseman of all time, Brooks won 16 gold gloves during his 23 years in Major League Baseball. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983.
The Maryland born Joseph Sheppard was chosen to execute the Oriole great’s bronze likeness. Sheppard also created the Pope John Paul II statue and the Flame at the Holocaust Memorial. Architect: Richard Jones (Mahan Rykiel Associates).
and won 16 gold gloves during those 23 years