Ed Brinkman

1941–2008 (age 67)

Baseball player

Biography

Ed Brinkman anchored major league infield defenses with remarkable anticipation, earning respect for his sure-handed play with the Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, and St. Louis Cardinals during a career that emphasized teamwork over glamour.

He quietly mentored younger players and stayed committed to the game after retiring, always valuing humility and effort; his family laid him to rest in Spring Grove Cemetery.

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