By: Tyler Ward
Robinson, noted as one of the best players in MLB history, became ill on Wednesday and was hospitalized with a fever and infection. He was rushed to the local hospital that night.
The Hall of Famer did not provide full details of his illness, but said that he expects a full recovery. Robinson said doctors admitted him early to "aggressively treat the infection".
He said that he is currently responding well to the antibiotics.
The 73-year old Robinson was treated for prostate cancer in 2009 and said that he is still cancer-free.
Robinson, one of the most well known Orioles ever, played for Baltimore from 1955-77. He was also elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.
He has been noted to be the best defensive third baseman of all-time and was given the nickname, "The Human Vacuum Cleaner". Robinson won sixteen straight Gold Glove Awards, tied for second-most in baseball history with pitcher Jim Kaat.
For his career, Robinson batted a healthy .267, along with 2,848 hits. He also hit 268 home runs and had 1,357 runs batted in.
Robinson's awards throughout his career:
- 18x All-Star selection
- 2x World Series Champion (1966 & 1970)
- 1970 World Series MVP
- 16x Gold Glove Award Winner
- 1964 American League MVP
- 1966 MLB All-Star Game MVP
- 1972 Roberto Clemente Award Winner
- 1970 Babe Ruth Award
- 1966 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award Winner
- MLB All-Century Team
- Jersey (#5) retired by Orioles
