Third Base Is My Home

by Brooks Robinson, Jack Tobin

The star Baltimore Orioles third baseman's life as related to Jack Tobin. From the early years in Little Rock, AR to his hall of fame career in the Bigs.

Genres: Biography, Sports, Baseball

202 pages, English

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Fing Fong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why did I read this book 20 times? It was fun, funny, full of stories and baseball, and it was erotic.

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative.

[Paul Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I seldom re-read a book but inspired by the recent passing of my mother, I pined for an ‘easy’ read and help pivoting to a happier time. Great idea! Brooks was (is) my hero - in Little League, I played third base like him, wore #5 like him…that’s where the comparison ends. This is his auto-bio from 1974 so it feels like a refreshing trip back in time. We learn about how tough it is to hit major league pitching (they sometimes even throw 80 mph(!)); how they pack their own bags, live with a roommate on the road, … how fortunate he is to make $100K a year …yes, it’s a simpler time. The mindset couldn’t contrast more to that of today’s pro athlete. BTW, a bio (“Brooks”) was recently published where the author chose to research the man b/c he thought this guy can’t be THAT great a person… finally concluding he really WAS such a person. If you need a brief connection to a hero worthy of the label, this one is for you. Thanks, Brooks.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

My step father, whom just recently died, played little league baseball with Brooks in Little Rock, AR in the 50's. He got Brooks to sign a copy for me back when I was about ten years old. I'll never forget that.

The book itself is a standard ghosted biography of a sports figure with no really new insights or revelations. If someone is interested in this era of baseball and is not familiar with Brooks Robinson; it could be a worthy quick read.

[Mark · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointed that he didn't go into more detail about his seasons, the clubhouse, his time playing winter ball in Cuba, his defense and playing not only alongside Frank Robinson but also with some amazing Orioles teams, many of which were known as great defensive teams. Instead, we got anecdotes about a bubble-gum blowing contest, his religion, his house, etc. However, to be fair, this is a cheap paperback meant to be consumed by 13-year-old boys in the mid-1970s.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my favorite book from ages 8-11. I probably checked it out from the library and read it at least 8 times. Why? Couldn't tell you..

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

love Brooks!!

[Ed Pienta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story about a great ball player.