Happy 75th Birthday Frank Robinson!

Posted by Cheryl Nichols | 8/31/2010 05:43:00 PM | , , , , | 0 comments »

HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY FRANK ROBINSON!
Thanks for the memories Frank. Nats fans miss you.

Frank Robinson #20 was a talented baseball player and manager. 
Here are a few of his accomplishments: 

  • Played from 1956-1976 (Reds, Orioles, Dodgers, Angels, Indians)
  • 1956 NL Rookie of the Year (Reds)
  • 1958 NL Gold Glove Winner (Reds - LF)
  • 1961 NL MVP (Redss0
  • 1966 AL MVP (Orioles)
  • Only player to win league MVP in both NL and AL
  • 1966 AL Triple Crown (Orioles)
  • 1966 MLB Player of the Year
  • 1966 AL Babe Ruth Award
  • 1966 ML World Series MVP
  • Owns two World Series Rings (1966 and 1970 Baltimore Orioles)
  • Number 8 Most Career Home Runs (586)
  • 14 Time All-Star
  • 1971 MLB All-Star Game MVP
  • Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982
  • First African-America Manager in MLB history (Cleveland Indians)
  • Managed from 1975-2006 for Indians, Giants, Orioles, Expos/Nationals
  • 1989 AL Manager of the Year (Orioles)
  • Named MLB's Senior Vice President of Operations in 2007


Frank Robinson on field for Strasburg's debut 6/8/2010


Photos from Frank's Last Game as Nationals Manager, 10/01/2006:








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