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Robin R. Yount (/ ˈ j aʊ n t /; born September 16, 1955), nicknamed "the Kid" and "Rockin' Robin", is an American former professional baseball player. He spent his entire 20-year career in Major League Baseball as a shortstop and center fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers (1974–93).
1 day ago · Robin Yount would go on to a Hall of Fame career with the Brewers, winning a pair of American League MVP awards and leading the team to its lone World Series appearance in 1982. Along the way, Yount developed a love affair with Milwaukee and Wisconsin that remains strong to this day.
2 days ago · MILWAUKEE -- The standing ovation at American Family Field on Sunday lasted 35 seconds as Robin Yount made his way out of the Brewers’ dugout. After Yount walked toward the pitcher's mound and delivered the ceremonial first pitch, the Milwaukee crowd continued to recognize one of the greatest players in
Robin Yount improved steadily before having a breakout season. Yount's development from there was slow and steady, with 1980 serving as his breakout season. He earned the first of three career all ...
Positions: Shortstop and Centerfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 165lb (183cm, 74kg) Born: September 16, 1955 (Age: 68-338d) in Danville, IL us. Inducted as Player in 1999. (Voted by BBWAA on 385/497 ballots) Robin Yount's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Robin Yount left everything on the field during his 20-year big league career with the Milwaukee Brewers. In fact, Yount left it all over the field – winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award at two positions and establishing himself as one of the most versatile players in history.
Apr 4, 2024 · MILWAUKEE -- Friday marks the 50th anniversary of Robin Yount’s Major League debut. “The Kid” was 18 years old with all of 64 Minor League games on his resume. Was he ready? “Ready for the big leagues?” Yount said in a recent telephone conversation. “Hell no.”
6 days ago · Yount will be honored on field and throw a ceremonial first pitch. The first 10,000 ticketed fans will receive an exclusive Robin Yount t-shirt featuring Yount’s 1975 Topps rookie trading card. Yount has a statue in his honor outside of American Family Field and is one of six former players and executives to have a number retired by the Brewers.
Mar 8, 2024 · In spring of 1974, a fresh-faced 18-year-old named Robin Yount broke spring training as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers, the beginning of a 20-year career spent entirely in Milwaukee. Now, the relationship between Yount and Milwaukee has reached its golden anniversary – 50 years and going strong.
Jan 21, 2020 · His official big-league career line: 1 game, 0.0 innings, 0 hits, 0 walks, 0 strikeouts, 0 batters faced. He is the only pitcher in baseball history to have that line. Twenty-one months later ...