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Born on August 31, 1935, Frank Robinson was from Beaumont, Texas, United States. Frank Robinson was a baseball player, baseball player-manager and baseball coach. Death is recorded on February 7, 2019, at the age of 83. Schooling on record includes McClymonds High School and George Washington University. Recorded honors include Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005), Library of Congress Living Legend, Associated Press Athlete of the Year (1966) and 4 more.
My Take
Frank Robinson commands genuine reverence from me. The numbers alone are staggering, the only player named MVP in both leagues, a Triple Crown winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. But what moves me most is that he became the first Black manager in Major League history, breaking a barrier through sheer competence and grit. Nicknamed the Judge, he carried himself with a fierce dignity that outlasted his playing days. When he passed in 2019, baseball lost not just a Hall of Famer but a man who widened the door for everyone who came after. Truly a giant.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frank Robinson
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・ロビンソン
- Reading
- ふらんく・ろびんそん
- Born
- August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Beaumont, Texas, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player / baseball player-manager / baseball coach
2. Background
- High school
- McClymonds High School
- University
- George Washington University
Awards & achievements
- 2005 Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Library of Congress Living Legend
- 1966 Associated Press Athlete of the Year
- 1966 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
- 1961 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
- 1956 Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award
- 1958 Rawlings Gold Glove Award
- 1989 Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Robinson born?
Born August 31, 1935.
When did Frank Robinson die?
Died February 7, 2019, aged 83.
Where was Frank Robinson from?
Frank Robinson was from Beaumont, Texas, United States.
What did Frank Robinson do?
Frank Robinson worked as baseball player, baseball player-manager, baseball coach.
How tall was Frank Robinson?
Frank Robinson was 185 cm.
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