Frank Robinson, who had a Hall of Fame baseball career, died at the age of 83. Robinson’s cause of death was reported as following a long battle with bone cancer. While he spent the past few months in a Southern California hospice, Robinson was reportedly at his home in Bel Air surrounded by family and friends when he died. In 1975, Robinson became the first black manager in Major League Baseball and was one of many African-American players to follow Jackie Robinson’s success after the baseball color line was broken. His death has led to many tributes from celebrities and fans […]
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- 2/8/2019
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
Frank Robinson -- a Baltimore Orioles superstar and Mlb's first-ever black manager -- died at 83 on Wednesday ... Major League Baseball confirmed. Robinson was one of the greatest hitters in the game's history ... playing 21 seasons and batting .294 with 2,943 hits and 586 home runs. The Hall of Famer's resume is legendary -- he was a 2-time Mvp, a 2-time World Series winner, the Mlb's Rookie of the Year in 1956 ... And a triple-crown winner in 1966. Before his playing...
- 2/7/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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