Frank Robinson

[@danacoleman4007]

I can't even begin to imagine the strength it took for Frank and countless others to have gone through what they did. It really shows what great character and determination he had!

[@ricthornton2958]

Quite possibly, the most underrated and under appreciated ballplayer in the history of the game. He played in the Midwest during the era of Mays, Mantle and Aaron and probably never received his just due. This guy was an absolute stud . . tough minded and fearless . . and his career statistics rate right up there with the best of the best. He was the childhood hero of tens of thousands of Red's fans . . including me.

[@patrickgray5633]

Lesorda is right Frank Robinson not on the All Century Team is a joke. Shows what a disgrace it is!!!!!

[@wimbledon5353]

He really doesn't get talked about much these days. Judging by his resume, He should of been in the MLB All Century team IMO, but for whatever reason, he doesn't have the same enduring mystique of his contemporaries - Mays, Aaron, Mantle, and Clemente...

[@Checkmate34851]

Completely underrated 💯

[@USMC-cv5sd]

​​@@patrickgray5633 How many outfielders did they pick ? The best 5 outfielders of all time are Ruth, Mays, Aaron, Cobb, tie between (Robinson, Musical, Clemente, Speaker, and a couple of others). Lol, it's all subjective.......but there's no way on earth that Pete Rose is a better baseball player than Clemente.....Higher average, more homeruns, more gold gloves.

[@randybailin4902]

I think Frank Robinson might be the most underrated ballplayer in history. As tough as they came, he was hard as nails on the field. As complete a player as there's ever been, including Willie Mays. The heart of those great Oriole teams along with Brooks. Pete Rose got himself in trouble in Cincinnati for associating with black players, mainly Frank. To his credit, he didn't care and continued to go out to dinner and hang with his guys anyway. I've always respected Pete for that.

[@TRRyan]

I saw Frank homer at Memorial Stadium in 1966 when he won the Triple Crown. Such electricity in the park when he stepped to the plate. He was a one-man wrecking crew that year, easily the most valuable player on a World Championship team.

[@ElAviadorNegro]

Remembering Frank Robinson (1935-2019). Hall of Fame baseball player and the first black manager in major league history.

[@zoeledwards6617]

Man Frank Robinson just died. I’m watching this too see how great a baseball player he was. One of the greatest players of all time, one of the greatest Reds and Orioles of all time. He will be truly be missed.

[@tellthetruthg]

I don’t have the words to explain how much Admiration I have for Frank Robinson (badass) we are both from Oakland .

[@Alex-ul5dt]

RIP Frank Robinson, sad day today

[@tonyramos1936]

Most underrated player that ever played, 5 tool player right up there with Mays, Aaron & Clemente

[@Amick44]

He and Musial.

[@leltonfowler4895]

Stop saying underrated......

[@samuelmahmud1909]

A LEGEND! One of the greatest to ever play the game

[@markbrian7179]

One of the most underrated baseball players of all-time. I'm so sad that he passed away and I'm going to miss him!

[@walterbowden3472]

I agree Frank Robinson will be one of my favorite players. Jackie Roberson broke the color barrier and Frank Robinson took it a step further.

[@tomroby2541]

My son and I met Frank Robinson in Cooperstown in 2014 during the HOF induction weekend. A real gentleman...

[@keithrissolo7437]

Absolutely one of the greatest ballplayers EVER!!!! I saw Robinson in 1972 get thrown out stretching a Double into a Triple and arguing with the ump, cannot remember if he'd been thrown out of the game but really got into the umps face, LOL...What a competitor..He killed my Red Sox every time the Orioles played them it seemed...That time period, between 1966-72', the Orioles may have been one of THE great teams of all time, they were just that good....And Robinson made the difference...

[@wlightfoot6061]

Well said

[@whitefacedghostkiller2943]

Exactly

[@mikeaustin1323]

Robinson played for the Dodgers in 1972

[@keithrissolo7437]

@@mikeaustin1323 Yes, that's who he was with when they beat the Mets 6-1, at Shea in 72'....Sutton outpitched Matlack, and Parker hit a solo HR...

[@mikeaustin1323]

@@keithrissolo7437 the 72 Orioles were not a great team. The 66 , 69 , 70 and 71 were great . But not the 72 squad. I'm now blocking you , because your most likely gonna attempt to respond in a pathetic attempt to justify your nonsense. Your blocked

[@patrickgray5633]

Frank Robinson was as tough as players got.

[@kelvinpeterson8397]

My childhood hero. I’d watch both doubleheader games just see him come to bat. Only player to hit a ball out of Memorial Stadium. Rip Frank.

[@buckfan1969]

Robby has always been my favorite player; a home run hitter who played the game harder than anyone else. He was known as the black Ty Cobb back in the day. I was heartbroken when the Reds traded him to Baltimore in 1965, but it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him. I checked the Orioles box score every day for the next 6 years.

[@loyaldude10]

+buckfan1969 he was best hitter orioles ever had. and what a leader.

[@patrickgray1438]

Worst trade the Reds ever made. As a lifelong Reds fan I know my dad was very upset when that trade was made.

[@royrezek231]

Frank did a great job for us Orioles

[@lloydkline7245]

buckfan1969 my dad hero Frank Robertson

[@jeffrobdine]

@@patrickgray1438 Me too,I was born and raised in Cincinnati !

[@mystermysterio5348]

Yes" Remembering a Legend...R.I.P Frank Robinson. Great Hall Of Famer.

[@katrynamcintyre5687]

Frank, I was very young when you were at the top of the game. Thanks for bringing your talents as both a player and manager to the greatest game on earth! Kate

[@bailinnumberguy]

Earl Weaver once answered a question about the success of his Orioles' teams: "Find players named Robinson."

[@carlritchie7139]

Earl Weaver said worst decision he ever made was not making him the DH. Instead Frank was traded to the Dodgers. I think Ken Singleton became the DH. RIP Mr Robinson. You passed the same my dad did. He was 100.

[@VinegarAutofill]

RIP To a legend

[@lowdown4651]

I live in perryville MD and 64 I remember when Frank was an oriole, he was great and a good leader Frank thanks you made Baltimore/Maryland proud those were the days miss them.

[@michaelwyatt1088]

I grew up in Perryville but now live in North East. I saw the tail end of Frank as a player and then manager. Hell of a player and yes he’s underrated

[@michaeleyer8973]

As a young boy Frank Robinson way my hero.....and in the 90's I was lucky enough to get to know him. Frank I love you thank's for the beautiful memories :-)

[@davidberger2069]

I didn't know after he'd been fired, he called his replacement every day for two weeks, giving the new guy useful information. Classy guy.

[@Diosprometheus]

It was a great day for the Baltimore Orioles when Cincinnati traded him for Milt Pappas. Since 1960, the Birds had come close a number of times but never managed to get to the World Series. Frank put them over the top in 1966 and the rest is history as they went 3 more times while he was on the team. it was fitting that Cleveland made him the first black manager since they were the team that broke the color barrier in the American League with the signing of the great Larry Doby. Thank you Frank for the memories.

[@lwcowgirls]

Frank Robinson wasn't on the all-century team....That's Insane

[@pgraybengal]

Yes as a lifelong Reds fan I know how great he was. The All Century Team is a joke anyway McGwire being on it shows that.

[@johnmyers6868]

Pete r Rose

[@jeffrobdine]

@@johnmyers6868 Pete Rose what ? You know he belongs on the All-Century Team, if you saw him play everyday you know he does !

[@williampremo3096]

Tommy Lasorda spit his contempt about that list. "Frank Robinson not on it? That thing is a joke."

[@patrickgray5633]

@@williampremo3096 the fact that Mark McGwire was on it was a embarrassment. Lou Gehrig & Willie McCovey at 1st base.

[@U2BEMatchmaker]

Franky boy is one of the most underrated players of all time.

[@Rah-m1i]

That's what your old gal called him😘

[@ryansullivan5575]

Frank Robinson might be the most underrated superstar in the history of American sport. Discuss...

[@silverguard8105]

Ryan Sullivan he literally played right field in the wrong era. For as great as he was, Aaron and Clemente are always thought of as THE right fielders of the 60s.

[@ryansullivan5575]

Yah, not to switch topics, but ya, I've never seen a hilite of Aaron so much as wearing a glove, let alone making a play with one.

[@patrickgray5633]

Couldn't agree more as a lifelong Reds fan I know how great he was. Total joke he isn't on the joke of the All Century team.

[@BigBlack81]

Ryan Sullivan The fact that he was never asked to be a general manager or president of player personnel in the majors, the fact that he managed into his 70s and won, the fact that he was one of the anchors of the Orioles AND the Reds...underrated is an understatement. He should be a lot more visible both in the black and white communities in terms of what he's done...and just like Jackie Robinson, in a way, he's been relegated to only one sector of adoration and respect. Certainly in the top three.

[@ryansullivan5575]

Preach on!

[@raddmann336]

Great player. Great manager. Great man. A true hero.

[@cryptobradley2009]

Thanks Frank !

[@ZachBeauchamp]

R.I.P. Frank Robinson 1935 💐 2019 You were a true legend and one of the greatest baseball players in MLB.

[@basilsmith104]

Great Orioles Outfielder.

[@brainsareus]

A forgotten star,in many ways.

[@johnwalker4329]

Mclymonds high school. West oakland. My high school. But also frank robinson. Bill Russell. Vada Pinson. Paul Silas. Antonio Davis. Wendell Hayes. Mc hammer.

[@chrisschaeffer9661]

One of the best EVER!!

[@davidberger2069]

I saw the Orioles live in 1972, Frank was gone. I was pretty young but I always thought was cool the Orioles had two brothers playing, one black and one white. I'd rather watch Frank hit and Brooks field, than the other way around.

[@basilsmith104]

Awesome and skilled talent.

[@econarticles]

The nationals won the world series tonight! Glad he was part of their legacy.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

I read somewhere that a rookie, don't remember if it was with the Expos or the Nationals, dared to ask a teammate if Robinson ever played the game.

[@Veggiegirl91]

In his autobiography, Reggie Jackson says that when Robinson managed him in winter ball in I think Puerto Rico, he taught him how to be tough despite tough circumstances.

[@mahalkita7351]

jesusisnotallright s WTF?????????????

[@jeffrobdine]

@jesusisnotallright s We're talking baseball here you sick fuck !

[@joeygula581]

I'm not an Orioles fan I'm not a red fan I am a Giants fan but most importantly I'm a baseball fan and he was one of my favorite players who ever played the game

[@maureencora1]

The First Black MLB Player & Manager Last Name is Robinson. Heaven is for Heroes, May They R.I.P.

[@vicepresidentmikepence889]

RIP Frank Robinson

[@pdgutierrez8784]

He suffered much abuse, he did not deserve. I saw Frank Robinson play in Wrigley Field. He was so great. took so much bad abuse. he did not deserve it. A great ball player.

[@lawrenceehrbar8667]

All of the true facts of Robinson while a Red has been buried over the years. Why else do you think they traded him?

[@basilsmith104]

Great ball player.

[@domxem5551]

Amazing all the crap he went through and he still became a super star. Allegedly that same crap made him stronger

[@metrometro9805]

One of the grreat greats!!!

[@basilsmith104]

Great hitter.

[@PhilBurr100]

Fun fact: George Powle's sponsored Bill Russell at McClymond's high school as well.

[@davidberger2069]

I've read about the 1971 Oriole tour of Japan. THE CHRYSANTHEMUM AND THE BAT by Robert Whiting. The Japanese were angry they couldn't play the Pirates, "Why did we have to play the #2 USA team?" Suffice to say, the Japanese grossly underestimated a team that could have won 3 straight World Series Championships. Cuellar's screwball was un hittable. I think the final series tally was 14-2? for the Orioles vs. Japan All-Stars and the Tokyo Giants, in the middle of 9 straight JL Championships. The Orioles dynasty of 1966-1971 maybe played their best baseball in November 1971 in Japan.

[@enriquedomingueziglesias5035]

GRANDE ENTRE LOS GRANDES EN EL MUNDO,.BENDICIONES PARA UD,2;30PM,10/10/2018/,RALEIGH,NC.

[@cryptobradley2006]

My dad and mom were some of the original season ticket holders for the san diego padres in 69/ Franks family wife and 2 kids were siting below us on the the third base side...i was a young kid my dad pointed them out to me...they had better seats than we had...I wish now my dad would have taken my down there to met his family.....when the Padres got Ozzie smith he told me shut up and watch the best short stop you are ever going to see !!

[@marqueswilliams345]

Wow I wonder how many world series rings the Reds would've won if they hadn't traded Robinson?

[@gerryhoops2643]

I remember him in Cleveland as player / manager.

[@basilsmith104]

R.i.p Frank Robinson.

[@kirby19711]

AWESOME! THANKS! I've subscribed. .

[@KidsLearnHTML]

Rest well, sir.

[@fbistatmajor5918]

He was every bit as good as any black ballplayer ever and didn't get his fair share despite winning MVP on both leagues for two marquee franchises, multiple world titles, hitting almost 3000 hits and almost 600 homers while being a five tool player. Glad this gave him his due

[@AHMAD-2324]

RIP Frank Robinson#LEGEND

[@ralphstevens2776]

U didn't get on the all century team but u r definitely on my all Orioles team

[@syourke3]

I remember when the Reds traded him to the Orioles for Milt Pappas after the ‘65 season, in what was probably the worst trade on MLB history. Robinson won the Triple Crown. Led the Orioles to the WS.

[@danacoleman4007]

Disliking someone for the color of their skin seems like such a waste of energy.

[@MrSportshistorian]

Best comment ever!

[@brendagray9296]

RIP MR. ROBINSON

[@bryanbrumfield1825]

RIP Frank

[@lloydkline7245]

My kate father favorite baseball player

[@jeffrobdine]

You're father's name was kate ?

[@TVSomebody-fw9bv]

항상 응원합니다

[@davanmani556]

The writers and Robinson’s sponsors looked like they feared being thrown in the Danube.

[@ManuelGuzman067]

All the Mlb ⚾ Greats are leaving us

[@janellemaynait]

The only time that I didn't like him is when he managed the Expos but I respect him as a HOF player RIP

[@beltoldomaldonado5474]

Muy baseball club allí Time Is: C Johnny Bech 1B Willie Mac Covey 2B Dick Green SS Bert Campanero 3B Brooks Robinson RF Roberto Clemente CF Willie Mays LF Reggie Jackson DH Frank Robinson Pucheros: Right hand Jim Palmer Jim Hunter Bob Gibson Leer hand: Vida Blue Mike Cuéllar Dave Mac nally

[@bigdave1579]

Can you believe 1975 was the time it took for an African American manage MLB!

[@ralphshelley9586]

Traded for Milt Pappas a clubhouse lawyer pain in the ass!

[@davanmani556]

The Cleveland Indians thing that his wife described was disturbing.

[@Chance_tuff]

That my great uncle my papas moms sister married him

[@syourke3]

The Reds management was afraid Frank Robinson might be a bad influence on the young Pete Rose?! Now that's funny! That's really funny!

[@doglips1958]

This guy is 30.He's washed up.Let's trade him.He wins the Triple Crown.Man I guess we really f***** up.....

[@raphaelweb9677]

RIP

[@josecolon2201]

Rip No20

[@davidberger2069]

Clemente vs. Robinson? Roberto was always RF and Frank was LF? These All-Star teams are impossible to choose. Mays, Robinson, Clemente and Aaron-Mickey Mantle wasn't bad either. Babe Ruth pitched and played OF.

[@wimbledon5353]

I personally have Robinson slightly higher than Clemente (even though Clemente is more famous). The 60's was probably the strongest era in Baseball, you really can't go wrong...

[@charleswinokoor6023]

Do we really need the “inspirational” music?

[@PrinceoftheCityNY]

Alpha competitor

[@kvltizt]

Cincinnati isn't a southern city.

[@danielhoover1080]

Might as well be. Highly Germanic and racist. One of the worst cities for Jackie Robinson to visit.

[@xman777b]

I know right

[@timothywest6155]

mike hammock catcher

[@patrickgray1438]

jesusisnotallright no question he's in my top 10.

[@antonewilson4310]

Da Judge

[@chrisneidenberg3509]

What was it about Don Drysdale's dangerous "headhunting schtick?" OK pitch inside, but headhun and threaten players' livest? Totally childish - and dangerous. And Robinson, and I accept he may have reasons to have been bitter, seemed to be a constant bitter and angry man, arrogantly believing the Birds would clean the Mets clock in '69 - but, thankfully, humiliated. Terrific talent though.

[@syourke3]

Chris Neidenberg I'm not defending Drysdale but Robinson used to stand right on top of plate. Tony Conigliaro did that too and you know what happened to him. Frank is lucky he didn't get killed by a pitch given the way he crowded the plate.

[@jeffrobdine]

@@syourke3 He did crowd the plate and got hit 198 times !

[@bryantwilliams6718]

Cincinnati is racist now, so I can just imagine back then...... brutal..

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

You paint with a broad brush. What do you mean Cincinnati is racist? The Reds? The citizens? You have a naive point of view and your comment is frankly idiotic

[@alifan3285]

I can’t even get through this I’m 2:50 Seconds in and I hear a grown educated man say that Roberson can make his case as a black man by playing a great brand of baseball. Sure that will really touch on racism, nepotism social injustice and good old boy system’s. Forgive me for the typos I’m talk texting

[@MrHamp31]

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