Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Happy Birthday Frank Robinson!!!

Frank is turning 76 today and he is still the only player in MLB history to win MVP awards in both leagues. He powered his way into the Hall of Fame by hitting a then MLB rookie record 38 home runs on his way to winning the 1956 NL Rookie of the Year award. He went on to hit 586 home runs for his career, ended up with 2943 hits, 1812 RBIs, a .294 batting average, he played for four Pennant-winners, won two World Series titles, and hit for the AL Triple Crown in 1966. He also holds the distinction of being the first African-American manager at the Major League level. He was a first ballot inductee, in the class that featured Hank Aaron, in 1982.

Here it is...


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