What was Brooks Robinson's nickname due to his fielding skills?
"The Human Vacuum Cleaner"
"The Slick Slider"
"Fastball Fox"
"The Curve Crusader"
Answer
Brooks Robinson was a three-time American League Most Valuable Player and the winner of 16 Gold Glove Awards, a record for a third baseman. He was nicknamed "The Human Vacuum Cleaner" because of his ability to scoop up ground balls and throw them to first base in one motion. Robinson is considered one of the greatest defensive third basemen of all time.
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