Scott Van Pelt Shares Heartwarming Story Remembering Brooks Robinson

Posted Oct 10, 2023
When longtime SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt was growing up, he couldn't imagine anyone being cooler than Baltimore Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson. He still can't. Van Pelt, who was born in Maryland and is a noted O's fan, was one of many to share a tribute to the late baseball icon. One Orioles game in particular still stands out for Van Pelt. (Newsweek)

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