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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player / baseball player-manager / baseball coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- 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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Robinson born?
August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019.
Where is Frank Robinson from?
Frank Robinson is from Beaumont, Texas, United States.
What does Frank Robinson do?
Frank Robinson works as baseball player, baseball player-manager, baseball coach.
How tall is Frank Robinson?
Frank Robinson is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.