Frank Robinson, Hall of Famer and MLB's first black manager, dies at 83

[michael777]

[FONT=&quot]Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson died Thursday after battling a long illness, according to MASN in Baltimore. He was 83 years old.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Known for his elite talent and intense demeanor, Robinson became a central figure in advancing Major League Baseball’s integration of black players after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.[/FONT]

 

[slapshot]

Rip 20

 

[joebatters]

RIP...one of the best

 

[busterhyman]

one of the most under rated ...superstar

 

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

Guy was MVP of both leagues.....Mays, Aaron, Clemente, and Robinson were studs in the National League before Frank went to the Orioles....

 

[mrganja]

frank robinson was my 1st radio hero until pete rose started with the reds. I remember as a kid tryin to hold my bat like him.thanks for the memories mr robinson