Countdown to HOF: Roberto Alomar

We celebrate Roberto Alomar — one of the best second basemen ever.

Robbie was as smooth as silk, Baryshnikov in cleats. He retired with 10 Gold Gloves, more than any other second sacker. Won two World Series. Hit an even .300 for his career. Without fail, he rose to the occasion.

Greatness surged through his genes. His father, Sandy, Sr., was an All-Star second baseman. His brother, Sandy, Jr., an All-Star catcher. The once and always king of double plays, Alomar is true baseball royalty.