Brooks Robinson was a professional baseball player who played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977. He was known as 'The Human Vacuum Cleaner' for his defensive prowess, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. He was one of the most beloved Orioles of all time, and his nickname was 'The Iron Man' due to his durability and longevity. He was an Oriole for his entire career, and his number 5 was retired by the team in 1977.