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Frank Robinson was an American professional baseball player and manager. Born on August 31, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas, he made his Major League Baseball debut in 1956 and went on to have a highly successful career spanning 21 seasons. Robinson played for several teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Indians. He became the first African American manager in MLB history when he was named player-manager of the Cleveland Indians in 1975. Throughout his career, Robinson received numerous accolades, including being a two-time MVP and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.

Listen, I was the first black manager in baseball and there

Listen, I was the first black manager in baseball and there was incredible pressure. I don't blame anyone else. I was too tough . . . I lack patience. I probably got on guys a little too hard, with the wrong tone of voice.

Frank Robinson, In Sports magazi

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