Human Vacuum Cleaner Brooks Robinson
Human Vacuum Cleaner Brooks Robinson
Human Vacuum Cleaner Brooks Robinson
Brooks Robinson watching Bob Hogan

Human Vacuum Cleaner Brooks Robinson

  • Height:

    12″
  • Edition:

    36
  • Price:

    $4,800

The inspiration for this sculpture is a play Brooks made during a 1970 World Series game where his range robbed Lee May of extra bases and his arm got May out on an extraordinary throw.

The gloves encircling the sculpture represent the 16 Golden Gloves Brooks received…consecutive years.

List of accomplishments on the plaque

  • 16 Gold Gloves (1960 – 1975)
  • All Star Game MVP 1966
  • World Series MVP 1970
  • 18 All Star Games
  • American League MVP 1964
  • Hall of Fame 1983
  • Roberto Clemente Award 1972
  • Brooks Robinson personally signed each plaque.