Black History Month: Frank Robinson, the first Black manager in the MLB
Published: Feb. 7, 2024, 9:15 p.m.
Frank Robinson became the first Black manager in Major League Baseball as player-manager of the Cleveland Indians in 1974 after playing nearly 20 seasons in the league. Though he finished his coaching career at with a record of .475, he is regarded as a legend in the sport. Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982, and even awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from George W. Bush in 2005. Robinson died on February 7, 2019.
MLB former player Frank Robinson waves to the crowd during a ceremony before game two of the MLB baseball World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park.Former major league baseball player and manger Frank Robinson speaks with the media on the field before the game between Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.USA catcher Kyle Schwarber (left) is presented the MVP trophy from baseball great Frank Robinson (right) after the All Star Futures Game with the World Team at Great American Ballpark.Hall of Famer Frank Robinson arrives at National Baseball Hall of Fame.L-R: Frank Robinson and Vin Scully and Magic Johnson share a moment during the ceremony held by the Los Angeles Dodgers today as they unveiled a Jackie Robinson statue at Dodger Stadium, the first statue in Stadium history, as part of Jackie Robinson Day celebrations on the 70th anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947.L-R: Frank Robinson, Vin Scully and Magic Johnson share a laugh during the ceremony held by the Los Angeles Dodgers today as they unveiled a Jackie Robinson statue at Dodger Stadium, the first statue in Stadium history, as part of Jackie Robinson Day celebrations on the 70th anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947.Hall of Fame member Frank Robinson arrives at National Baseball Hall of Fame.Baseball legend Frank Robinson stands on the mound before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at AT&T Park.Frank Robinson stands onstage with the trophy after game seven of the 2017 ALCS playoff baseball series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park.Frank Robinson hands the trophy to Houston Astros owner Jim Crane after game seven of the 2017 ALCS playoff baseball series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park.
