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The legacy of Frank Robinson’s historic 1975 debut as manager and opening day home run: 50 years later
Robinson's home run as MLB's first Black manager not only broke barriers but also inspired a generation and left a lasting ...
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.
Former players recall Frank Robinson’s impact as MLB’s first Black manager
The Guardians will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frank Robinson becoming the first Black manager in baseball today when ...
How The Plain Dealer wrote about Frank Robinson’s 1975 debut as Indians manager
Frank Robinson became Indians manager in 1975, making him the first Black manager in MLB. Here's The Plain Dealer game story ...
A simple baseball rule: Be on time or you’ll miss history — Paul Hoynes on Frank Robinson, 50 years later
I was supposed to be covering Frank Robinson making history as the first Black manager in Major League Baseball history.
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.