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Brooks Robinson Honored in York; The York Revolution Fan Fest

by Anthony Amobi

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The day started off cloudy and chilly this afternoon; however, it became sunny and a lot warmer once Brooks Robinson took center stage in York, Pa., this afternoon at Sovereign Bank Stadium.

Today, Oriole legend and Hall of Famer was honored up north today as a statue of his likeness when he was in the minors as a member of the York White Roses was unveiled this afternoon.

The event kicked off the York Revolution Fan Fest, and it seemed like a large chunk of fans who came from nearby and also far away huddled around the stadium plaza to celebrate not only a great ballplayer, but an immaculate man as well.

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Posted in Players on April 7th, 2008

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