Frank Robinson's achievements and accomplishments in Major League Baseball go on for days and days. Player, manager. His record in the League is phenomenal. Too long to list!
After retirement as a player, he became the first permanent African-American manager in Major League history.
It was on this day in 1989 that The Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 16-6. Each team was coached by an African-American, Frank Robinson of the Orioles and Cito Gaston of the Blue Jays. Robinson, who directed his team to an 87-75 season, was named Manager of the Year by both AP and UPI. He became the manager of the Washington Nationals in 2005.
DC, we lucky to have him.
Go, Nats!
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