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Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019) was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over 21 seasons: the Cincinnati Reds (1956–1965), Baltimore Orioles (1966–1971), Los Angeles Dodgers (1972), California Angels (1973–1974), and Cleveland Indians (1974 ...
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1982. (Voted by BBWAA on 370/415 ballots) View Frank Robinson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season. Agents: Ed Keating. Full Name: Frank Robinson.
7 Feb 2019 · Frank Robinson, a trailblazing figure who was Major League Baseball's first African-American manager and one of its greatest players during a career that spanned 21 seasons, died Thursday after a prolonged illness.
8 Feb 2019 · Crowding the plate, fearsome and fearless, Frank Robinson hammered his way into the Hall of Fame. His legacy, however, was cemented that day in 1975 when he simply stood in the dugout at old Cleveland Stadium — the first black manager in Major League Baseball.
7 Feb 2019 · Frank Robinson, the feared slugger who became the first black manager in major league baseball, died Thursday at 83, according to Major League Baseball.
7 Feb 2019 · Frank Robinson, the Hall of Fame outfielder who hit 586 home runs and became a racial pioneer as the first black manager in the major leagues, nearly three decades after Jackie Robinson broke...
Frank Robinson, American professional baseball player who became the first Black manager in Major League Baseball. Robinson was also the first player to win Most Valuable Player awards in both the National League and the American League (1961 and 1966).
