Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, Baseball Pioneer, and First Black Manager, Dies at 83
Subject
Remembering A Trailblazer; Sports; Baseball
Description
Frank Robinson was royalty, a legend in the world of baseball. Despite his tremendous accomplishments on and off the field, it was as if his monumental role in baseball history had been forgotten.
Creator
Bob Nightengale & Steve Gardner
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Publisher
usatoday.com
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