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Poignant moment with Frank Robinson’s family was in the cards at Guardians’ opener
Frank Robinson's family participated in a powerful pregame moment ahead of the Guardians' home opener Tuesday.
Former players recall Frank Robinson’s impact as MLB’s first Black manager
The Guardians will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frank Robinson becoming the first Black manager in baseball today when ...
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The legacy of Frank Robinson’s historic 1975 debut as manager and opening day home run: 50 years later
Robinson kissed his wife, Barbara, on the forehead and left his family at the hotel where they were staying before heading to Municipal Stadium. When he arrived, the 39-year-old two-time MVP went ...
Guardians home opener marks Frank Robinson's 50th anniversary as MLB's first Black manager
As the Cleveland Guardians play their 2025 home opener, April 8 marks 50 years since Frank Robinson debuted as MLB's first ...
A simple baseball rule: Be on time or you’ll miss history — Paul Hoynes on Frank Robinson, 50 years later
I was supposed to be covering Frank Robinson making history as the first Black manager in Major League Baseball history.
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Fans recall Frank Robinson’s managerial debut at Cleveland Municipal Stadium
going to the ballpark and seeing Frank Robinson in his debut as manager for Cleveland is really a love story. She went to meet a guy she liked and fell in love with baseball.
MLB managers reflect on Frank Robinson’s impact 50 years after historic first
Although it happened 50 years ago, minority managers are still walking through the door that Frank Robinson opened on April 8, 1975, when he became MLB’s first Black manager. Rookie manager Will ...
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Frank Robinson OBITUARY
Frank also adored the Dodgers as a child and frequently attended their baseball games at the legendary Ebbets Field where he watched the likes of Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese and Gil Hodges.