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Frank Robinson

baseball player and manager

Born: Died: American

Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019), nicknamed "the Judge", was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over 21 seasons: the Cincinnati Reds (1956–1965), Baltimore Orioles (1966–1971), Los Angeles Dodgers (1972), California Angels (1973–1974), and Cleveland Indians (1974–1976). In 1975, Robinson became the first Black manager in big-league history, as the player-manager of the Indians.

The first player to be named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of both the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), Robinson was named the NL MVP after leading the Cincinnati Reds to the pennant in 1961 and was named the AL MVP in 1966 with the Baltimore Orioles after winning the Triple Crown; Robinson's 49 home runs (HR) that year tied for the most by any AL player between 1962 and 1989, and stood as a franchise record for 30 years.

Notable For

American baseball player and manager

Frank Robinson's Historical Timeline

  1. Cincinnati Reds outfielder Frank Robinson ties rookie record with his 38th home run

    Cincinnati Reds outfielder Frank Robinson ties rookie record with his 38th home run

  2. Frank Robinson (NL) and Luis Aparicio (AL) are voted Rookie of the Year

    Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel, nicknamed "Little Louie", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player.

  3. Cincinnati Reds future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson hits three consecutive home runs (six RBIs) in an

    Cincinnati Reds future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson hits three consecutive home runs (six RBIs) in an 11-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Crosley Field

  4. Frank Robinson is traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Baltimore Orioles

    Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019), nicknamed "the Judge", was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over...

  5. Frank Robinson hits 2 grand slams as Baltimore Orioles beat Washington Senators 12-2

    Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. (May 18, 1937 – September 26, 2023) was an American baseball player who played his entire 23-year career in Major League Baseball as a third baseman for the Baltimore...

  6. Frank Robinson hits his 500th HR

    Frank Robinson hits his 500th HR

  7. Frank Robinson is traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Los Angeles Dodgers

    Frank Robinson, nicknamed "the Judge", was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over 21 seasons: the Cincinnati Reds...

  8. LA Dodgers trade Frank Robinson to California Angels

    The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, within the Greater Los Angeles area.

  9. Frank Robinson, Angels OF, homers in record 32nd major league ballpark - Arlington Stadium (Arlington, Texas), against t

    Frank Robinson, Angels OF, homers in record 32nd major league ballpark - Arlington Stadium (Arlington, Texas), against the Rangers

  10. MLB Cleveland Indians player-manager Frank Robinson's last game as a player

    Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019), nicknamed "the Judge", was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over...

  11. Frank Robinson dies

    Frank Robinson, American baseball player and manager, known for american baseball player and manager, died on 2019-02-07.

Associated Historical Events

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Frank Robinson ties rookie record with his 38th home run

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Frank Robinson ties rookie record with his 38th home run

Frank Robinson (NL) and Luis Aparicio (AL) are voted Rookie of the Year

Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel, nicknamed "Little Louie", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player.

Cincinnati Reds future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson hits three consecutive home runs (six RBIs) in an

Cincinnati Reds future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson hits three consecutive home runs (six RBIs) in an 11-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Crosley Field

Frank Robinson is traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Baltimore Orioles

Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019), nicknamed "the Judge", was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over...

Frank Robinson hits 2 grand slams as Baltimore Orioles beat Washington Senators 12-2

Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. (May 18, 1937 – September 26, 2023) was an American baseball player who played his entire 23-year career in Major League Baseball as a third baseman for the Baltimore...

Frank Robinson hits his 500th HR

Frank Robinson hits his 500th HR

Frank Robinson is traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Los Angeles Dodgers

Frank Robinson, nicknamed "the Judge", was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over 21 seasons: the Cincinnati Reds...

LA Dodgers trade Frank Robinson to California Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, within the Greater Los Angeles area.

Frank Robinson, Angels OF, homers in record 32nd major league ballpark - Arlington Stadium (Arlington, Texas), against t

Frank Robinson, Angels OF, homers in record 32nd major league ballpark - Arlington Stadium (Arlington, Texas), against the Rangers

MLB Cleveland Indians player-manager Frank Robinson's last game as a player

Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019), nicknamed "the Judge", was an American professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for five teams over...

death

Frank Robinson dies

Frank Robinson, American baseball player and manager, known for american baseball player and manager, died on 2019-02-07.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank Robinson born?
Frank Robinson was born on 1935-02-07 (American).
What is Frank Robinson known for?
American baseball player and manager
What historical events involved Frank Robinson?
Frank Robinson was involved in 11 recorded historical events, including Cincinnati Reds outfielder Frank Robinson ties rookie record with his 38th home run, Frank Robinson (NL) and Luis Aparicio (AL) are voted Rookie of the Year, Cincinnati Reds future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson hits three consecutive home runs (six RBIs) in an.
When did Frank Robinson die?
Frank Robinson died on 2019-01-01.

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