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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.
Feb 7, 2019 · Robinson was the first African-American manager in baseball history and a Hall of Fame player who won MVP awards in both leagues and hit 586 home runs. He also faced racial discrimination and segregation, but became a symbol of resilience and excellence in the game.
Feb 8, 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.
Feb 7, 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.
Feb 7, 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).
