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Frank Robinson, former Nationals manager, dead at 83
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Frank Robinson, First Black Manager of the MLB, Dies at 83
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Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
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Frank Robinson, Hall of Famer and first African American big
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Jackie Robinson - Facts, Quotes & Stats
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Frank Robinson dies: Baseball Hall of Famer was MLB's first black
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Correa's home run secures Astros' title
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Frank Robinson, barrier-breaking Hall of Fame baseball player and
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Baseball hall-of-famer, 1st black manager Frank Robinson dead at
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Frank Robinson, Hall of Fame baseball player and first African
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After Jackie Robinson, MLB integration was halting - The
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Frank Robinson dies
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Frank Robinson dies aged 83, baseball's first African-American
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Brooks Robinson dies at 86