Frank Robinson's Passion and Devotion to Baseball Set Him Apart From All Others

Posted Feb 16, 2019
Frank Robinson accomplished: Rookie of the Year, MVP of the American League, National League, World Series and All-Star Game, Gold Glove winner, Triple Crown winner, Manager of the Year, special advisor to the commissioner, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and, most meaningfully, the first black manager in Major League Baseball. (Sports Illustrated)

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