Baseball Hall Of Famer And Pioneer Frank Robinson Dies At 83
Robinson, the only player to win the Most Valuable Player award in both major leagues, was the game's first African-American manager.
Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who made history as a player, manager and league executive, has died at 83 at his home in California.
Robinson, one of the game's most feared sluggers and a fierce competitor, starred in both of baseball's major leagues. He later became baseball's first African-American manager.
"Frank Robinson's resume in our game is without parallel,. "He was one of the greatest players in the history of our game, but that was just the beginning of a multifaceted baseball career."
