Baltimore, MD – The Babe Ruth Museum today announced that National Baseball Hall of Fame Manager Earl Weaver and former Baltimore Orioles Paul Blair and Ron Hansen have joined the lineup for the Museum’s tribute event to third baseman Brooks Robinson. “An Evening with Brooks,” presented by the Baltimore Orioles and Crown Quality Gasolines, will take place on Monday, October 26th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.  Tickets are available by calling 410.727.1539 ext 3033 or visiting www.BabeRuthMuseum.com.

“When you think of defining personalities in Baltimore baseball, the “Earl of Baltimore” is definitely near the top of that list with Brooks,” stated Michael Gibbons, executive director of the Babe Ruth Museum.  “When celebrating Brooks' career, it’s also important to have his teammates, such as Paul and Ron, lend their thoughts on number five.  We are delighted to have each of these great Orioles joining us on October 26th."

Weaver spent his entire managerial career with the Baltimore Orioles, managing the club from 1968–1982 and again from 1985–1986. Brooks played for Weaver from 1968-1977. During his tenure, the Orioles won six Eastern Division titles, four American League pennants, and a World Series championship. Weaver's managerial record is 1,480–1,060 (.583), including 100 + win seasons in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1979 and 1980.  He managed only one losing season over his career (1986) and was enshrined into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.

Originally signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent in 1961, Blair was drafted by the Orioles in the 1962 first-year draft.  He played for the team from 1964-1976, winning two World Series titles with Baltimore. Blair had pivotal plays in the Orioles first Series title in 1966 as he helped preserved victories in back-to-back games. In Game Three, he hit a 430-foot home run for the only run of the game.  The following day, he robbed Jim Lefebvre of an eighth-inning home run that would have tied Game Four. In 1970, he and Brooks tied a five-game Fall Classic record with nine hits apiece as the Orioles beat Cincinnati in the World Series that season.

Hansen, a former shortstop played with Brooks and the Orioles from 1958-1962. With Baltimore in 1960, he was selected for the All-Star Game and earned American League Rookie of the Year honors.  Over his 15-year career, Hansen was a .234 hitter with 106 home runs and 501 RBI. 

The tribute on October 26th will begin with a reception, followed by a program honoring Robinson. The event will include tributes to Robinson from special guests, including former teammates, along with great food, an open premium bar and silent auction.  Tickets are available at either $105 for the cocktail reception or $55 for the program only.

While the event benefits The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, $5.00 from each ticket sold will be donated to the American Cancer Society in honor of Brooks & Constance Robinson.  Event sponsors include M&T Bank, Continental Realty, MASN, The Winstead Family and The Baltimore Sun Media Group.