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Brooks Robinson To Appear on ESPN's "Mike and Mike"

Published on April 2, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
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Brooks Robinson, who will have the plaza outside of Sovereign Bank Stadium that bears his name and a statue dedicated to him this Saturday at Fan Fest, will appear on ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" program this Friday at approximately 6:40 a.m. to discuss the event.

"Mike and Mike in the Morning" is a nationally syndicated sports talk show that airs on ESPN Radio affiliates across the country from 6 to 10 a.m. on weekdays. The show is also simulcast on television, on ESPN2. The most popular radio sports program in the United States, the show reaches 1.5 million people on ESPN Radio and a staggering 93 million households on ESPN 2.

The show debuted in 1999, and is co-hosted by "SportsCenter" anchor Mike Greenberg, and former NFL defensive lineman and ESPN NFL analyst Mike Golic. The pair has also handled announcing duties for ESPN's coverage of the Arena Football League.

The statue to be unveiled is the first in tribute to the legendary Robinson, who plays an active role in Opening Day Partners, owners of the York Revolution.

Brooks Robinson - 1983 inductee: Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. - 23 Major League seasons, all with the Baltimore Orioles. Orioles have retired number 5. - Elected an American League All -Star 15 consecutive seasons from 1960 through 1974. - 1964 American League Most Valuable Player. - Began professional baseball career in York with the White Roses in 1955, made Major League debut later that season with the Orioles on September 17. - Ended career with 268 home runs and 1,357 runs batted in, appearing in 2,896 Major League Games - Universally considered one of the greatest third baseman of all-time. - Born May 18, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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