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Poignant moment with Frank Robinson’s family was in the cards at Guardians’ opener
Frank Robinson's family participated in a powerful pregame moment ahead of the Guardians' home opener Tuesday.
Guardians home opener marks Frank Robinson's 50th anniversary as MLB's first Black manager
As the Cleveland Guardians play their 2025 home opener, April 8 marks 50 years since Frank Robinson debuted as MLB's first Black manager.
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Former players recall Frank Robinson’s impact as MLB’s first Black manager
“I think Frank may have heard about it and decided to play, because he wasn’t originally.” Robinson pinch-hit in the fifth inning with Reynolds on the mound. Reynolds’ first pitch was over ...
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How The Plain Dealer wrote about Frank Robinson’s 1975 debut as Indians manager
It was 1975 when Frank Robinson became the first Black manager in Major League Baseball. But he was more than that. Robinson served as a player-manager for the Tribe that year, making the April 8 ...
MLB managers reflect on Frank Robinson’s impact 50 years after historic first
Although it happened 50 years ago, minority managers are still walking through the door that Frank Robinson opened on April 8, 1975, when he became MLB’s first Black manager. Rookie manager Will ...