Source: Jason Miller / Getty
Frank Robinson, major-league baseball’s first African-American manager, has passed, the Cleveland Indians confirmed to FOX 8 News on Thursday. He was 83 years old.
On April 8, 1975, Robinson became the first African-American manager in MLB history as a player-manager for the Indians. He served in that position until 1977, when he became the manager only.
In 2017, the Indians unveiled a statue at Progressive Field in Robinson’s honor.
READ MORE: Fox8.com
Article Courtesy of WJW Fox 8 News Cleveland
First and Second Picture Courtesy of Jason Miller and Getty Images
Tweet and Third Picture Courtesy of Twitter and WJW Fox 8 News Cleveland
