| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Position | Shortstop |
| Hall of Fame Status | — |
| Date of Birth | 1941-12-08 |
| Place of Birth | Cincinnati, OH |
| Date of Death | 2008-09-30 |
| Place of Death | Cincinnati, OH |
| Age at Death | 66 |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| College / University | — |
| Teams | Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, St Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Washington Senators |
Biography
A shortstop who played 15 years in the major leagues, Brinkman set a league record for his position with 72 straight errorless games. 1972 All-Star 1973 Gold Glove Award