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Frank Robinson
Posted inBlack Experience, Black History, National, Obituary, Sports

Baseball Trailblazer, Civil Rights Icon Frank Robinson Dead at 83

by WI Guest Author February 8, 2019October 31, 2020

Frank Robinson, a trailblazing figure who was Major League Baseball’s first African-American manager and one of its greatest players during a career that spanned 21 seasons, died Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 83.

Dusty Baker (pictured) and Dave Roberts, representing the Nationals and the Dodgers, respectively, following more than a century of postseason play with the 1903 World Series as the benchmark, have made history. - Courtesy photo
Posted inNational, Sports

National League Playoffs Feature Two Black Coaches

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 13, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inSports

Reds Fire Baker as Manager after Playoff Loss

by Washington Informer October 7, 2013October 30, 2020

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