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The Robinson Family
Immediately after retiring with the O's in 1977, Brooks began doing color commentating on the Orioles television network with Chuck Thompson. He also had radio time with WMAR, Channel 2, which was the Orioles Flagship station. He later served as the vice-president of Personal Management Associates (PMA) which is a company that provides athletes comprehensive counseling and support in their professional, financial, and personal lives. In 1977, Brooks worked as an assistant to management with Crown Central Petroleum.
Brooks, and his wife, Connie, a former United Air Lines flight attendant, whom Brooks met on an Orioles' charter flight (Kansas City to Boston) in 1959, have been married for 43 years. They still live just north of Baltimore and have four children: Brooks David (7/24/61), Chris (2/22/63), Michael (3/11/64), and Dianna (2/22/68).
Brooks' uniform #5 was officially retired on opening day, 1978, the year after he retired. Frank Robinsons' #20, Earl Weavers' #4, Eddie Murrays' #33, and Cal Ripkens' #8 are the only other numbers that have been retired by the Birds.
These are all thumbnail photos, click on them to see a larger image.
Little Rock High school graduation photo in 1955.
"The happiest day of my life.", Brooks says, 1960.
Formal event with Connie.
Family Portrait.
Brooks with his parents in 1976.
Recent photo of Brooks.
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