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Frank Robinson became Major League's baseball first black manager when hired by the Cleveland Indians in 1975. He faced more than racism, ...
Frank Robinson only played 100 of his 2,808 career games while wearing a Cleveland Indians uniform. Only 14 of his 586 career home runs, 39 of his 1,812 career RBIs, and 53 of his 2,943 career ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Before the Indians played the Royals at Progressive Field on May 27, 2017, Frank Robinson was honored with a ceremony behind the center field fence at Progressive Field.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Frank Robinson, who blazed a trail as Major League Baseball’s first black manager with the Cleveland Indians in 1975, has died at age 83 after battling bone cancer.
LOS ANGELES — Frank Robinson, major-league baseball’s first African-American manager, has passed away, the Cleveland Indians confirmed to FOX 8 News on Thursday. He was 83 years old.
Frank Robinson became the first African-American manager in major-league history with Cleveland in 1974. ... CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians and Frank Robinson made history four decades ago.
The Cleveland Indians unveiled a statue of Frank Robinson, who made history four decades ago when he became the first African-American manager in the major leagues. News Home Page ...
Indians; Cleveland Indians, Hank Aaron honor Hall of Famer Frank Robinson with statue, retired number, playful banter. Updated: ; May. 27, 2017, 9:55 p.m. | Published ...
On May 27, the club will reveal a Frank Robinson replica in Heritage Park. On Aug. 5, a Lou Boudreau statue will join the likenesses of Bob Feller, Larry Doby and Jim Thome beyond the center field ...
Frank Robinson compiled a 186-189 record in his three seasons managing the Indians. AP Photo/Tony Dejak The Indians hired Robinson following the 1974 season and he made his debut on April 8, 1975.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians and Frank Robinson made history four decades ago. They celebrated again on Saturday. The Indians unveiled a statue of Robinson prior to their game ...
The Indians hired Robinson following the 1974 season and he made his debut on April 8, 1975. Still active as a player, he made the day even more memorable by hitting a home run in his first at-bat.