Here's a Question for Brooks Robinson fans:

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03-03-2022, 12:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clydepepper

What's the story behind his short-billed batting helmet?

This according to Brooks is why he didn't like the regular brim on his helmet.

"It made me lose my concentration. I took care of it by taking a hacksaw blade and cut about 1½ inches off the brim and about half an inch off the flap. That's how I got my short brim.”

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