Frank Robinson
American baseball player, manager (1935–2019).
The record
Frank Robinson was an American baseball player, manager. Born on 31 August 1935 in Beaumont, Robinson died on 7 February 2019 in Los Angeles at the age of 83.
Robinson played for 5 teams, including Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers. Robinson studied at George Washington University and McClymonds High School. Honours include Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award, Rawlings Gold Glove Award and Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award, among 8 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 20 languages, Frank Robinson is No. 36,592 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 31 August 1935, Beaumont
- Died
- 7 February 2019, Los Angeles (aged 83)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Baseball player, baseball player-manager, baseball coach
- Field
- Sport
- Education
- George Washington University, McClymonds High School
- Position
- Left fielder
- Height
- 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 20
Did you know
Lived to 83.
Shares a birthday with Caligula and Tsai Ing-wen.
One of 9 people in the Index born in Beaumont, with Robert Crippen.
Frank has played for 5 teams.
Has a Wikipedia article in 20 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Teams
- 1956–1965Cincinnati Reds
- 1966–1971Baltimore Orioles
- 1972Los Angeles Dodgers
- 1973–1974Los Angeles Angels
- 1974–1976Cleveland Guardians
Honours and works
Awards
- Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award1956
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award1958
- Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award1961
- Associated Press Athlete of the Year1966
- Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award1966
- Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award1989
- Presidential Medal of Freedom2005
- Library of Congress Living Legend2008
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- Wikidata Q1317158 (facts, CC0)
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