Former players recall Frank Robinson’s impact as MLB’s first Black manager

Former players recall Frank Robinson’s impact as MLB’s first Black manager

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frank Robinson becoming the first Black manager in baseball today when they open the home season against the White Sox at Progressive Field.

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Dugout Trailblazer kkundahl Tue, 2025-04-08 08:13 On April 8, 1975, Frank Robinson broke barriers as the first full-time Black manager in the AL or NL. Bruce Markusen Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 12:00pm It’s difficult to fathom the pressure that Frank Robinson felt 50 years ago, as he prepared to become the first Black manager in the history of the American League. The emotional burden was enormous, given the game’s conservative nature and the cont…