Brooks Robinson, the Hall of Fame third baseman known for his defensive brilliance with the Baltimore Orioles, officially retired from playing Major League Baseball during the 1977 season. He was released by the Orioles on June 13, 1977, and played his final MLB game on June 12, 1977. Robinson then finished the 171-game season with the Minnesota Twins, closing out his 23-year professional career. The following overview presents a verified timeline of key dates, team changes, and postretirement milestones to clarify when and how Robinson’s playing career ended.
