Nicknamed "The Human Vacuum Cleaner" or "Mr. Hoover," Brooks Robinson is considered one of the greatest defensive third basemen in Major League history. He won 16 consecutive Gold Glove Awards during his career, tied with pitcher Jim Kaat for the second-most all-time for any player at any position. Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.

This Rawlings official Gold Glove Award baseball was signed by Brooks Robinson in blue ballpoint pen and inscribed, "The Human Vacuum Cleaner," "HOF 1983," "18x All-Star," "16x Gold Glove," and "2x World Series Champ." This baseball includes a Great Moments COA.