On Thursday, the sports world suffered a tragic loss as Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson passed away at the age of 83.
Frank Robinson, the first African-American manager in @MLB history, has passed away at 83 years old
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Robinson was the first African-American manager in the history of baseball, a two-time MVP, a two-time World Series champion, and a longtime MLB executive. The sports world mourned the passing of Robinson after hearing about the sad news.
We are saddened by the loss of Frank Robinson, a Hall of Famer, 2-time MVP and MLB’s first African-American manager. He was 83. pic.twitter.com/tYDZGMWAfd
— MLB (@MLB) February 7, 2019
Frank Robinson was the only player to have 7 seasons with an OPS of .950+ from 1959-1969.
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) February 7, 2019
That’s more seasons than Mays, Mantle, Clemente, Aaron. pic.twitter.com/VyIVsZURla
Rest In Peace to Frank Robinson. You will never be forgotten 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xuhrAV6FWB
— Baseball King™ (@BasebaIlKing) February 7, 2019
Frank Robinson was not only a legendary ballplayer, but a remarkable human being. From breaking barriers as the first African-American manager in @MLB to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Robinson lived an extraordinary life. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/tJuLnV5AJb
— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) February 7, 2019
Frank Robinson would sit behind the basket at Laker games almost unnoticed, as if he were not one of the greatest home run hitters in MLB history and its first African American manager...
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) February 7, 2019
Very sad day here in Baltimore with the passing of Frank Robinson, the greatest Oriole of all-time in my estimation and a true baseball Legend who dedicated his life to the game. He overcame the segregation of the 50s to spend 7 decades in the game as a player, coach and exec
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) February 7, 2019
We mourn the loss of Hall of Famer and Orioles Legend Frank Robinson. #Frank20 pic.twitter.com/4yy4lV2U4N
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) February 7, 2019
Once asked Frank Robinson if he was free to play on our MLB office softball team.
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) February 7, 2019
Robinson: "You don't want an old guy like me slowing you down."
Me, a 22-year-old intern at the time: "Sir, you're a hall of famer. We'll take our chances." #RIP https://t.co/v2K2AwHqnL
RIP to the man with statues and legacies in three cities: https://t.co/Qn0ovAo25q https://t.co/rUg0XhdFZa
— Beyond the Box Score (@BtBScore) February 7, 2019
There will never be another like #FrankRobinson Never. pic.twitter.com/7eYIzvDtFY
— Cam Miller 🎥 (@cammillerfilms) February 7, 2019
Jim Palmer on Frank Robinson: "He changed baseball in Baltimore. There's no doubt about it." #orioles
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) February 7, 2019
Baseball great Frank Robinson — a superstar player and a trailblazer— has passed away
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 7, 2019
RIP Frank Robinson
— Dallas Keuchel (@kidkeuchy) February 7, 2019
RIP to a great one. My condolences to his family. https://t.co/k0iTzheq1T
— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) February 7, 2019
Few baseball players were ever tougher than Frank Robinson, less than a dozen were greater players. In the winter of '73-74 I spent a week w/him in San Juan as he prepared to be 1st A-A manager, and change history. A giant man then, ever.
— Peter Gammons (@pgammo) February 7, 2019
Frank Robinson 🥺😢
— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) February 7, 2019
We're saddened to learn about the passing of 2x MVP, 14x All-Star, World Series MVP, Manager of the Year and former Red Wings skipper Frank Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Robinson family. pic.twitter.com/5q7xYLd1tL
— Rochester Red Wings (@RocRedWings) February 7, 2019
Frank Robinson's family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank’s memory can be made to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee or the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C.
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) February 7, 2019
