Baltimore Orioles/Cincy Reds Frank Robinson Battle With Jim Crow Racism

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Robinson
Salute to the great legend Frank Robinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OinURXkmwqw

African American Museum of Jim Crow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP92cqTxG7I

You know about Jackie Robinson. The other Robinson Frank tough road to success. Rookie of the year, won MVP, and played in a world series with Cincy. Traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 1966 and won 2 world series (First ever Baltimore Orioles Championship title), an MVP, and a Triple crown. Was the first African American to manage in MLB with the Cleveland Indians. Was the manager in the magical 1989 season with Curt Schilling and Steve Finley. Also inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982.


14× All-Star (1956, 1957, 1959, 1959², 1961, 1961², 1962², 1965–1967, 1969–1971, 1974)
2× World Series champion (1966, 1970)
2× MVP (1961, 1966)
World Series MVP (1966)
Triple Crown (1966)
NL Rookie of the Year (1956)
Gold Glove Award (1958)
AL batting champion (1966)
AL home run leader (1966)
AL RBI leader (1966)
AL Manager of the Year (1989)
Cincinnati Reds No. 20 retired
Baltimore Orioles No. 20 retired
Cleveland Guardians No. 20 retired
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
Washington Nationals Ring of Honor