Kuiper admired Robinson for gambling on young ... Reynolds had already told some of the players that he was going to throw at Frank if he played in the game,” said Kuiper.

Robinson disagreed and looked back at Chylak incredulously. The second pitch was a fastball for strike two. Medich then went to his slider, trying to make quick work of the Tribe’s player ...

Frank Robinson became Indians manager in 1975, making him the first Black manager in MLB. Here's The Plain Dealer game story from the memorable 1975 season-opener.

Frank Robinson's family participated in a powerful pregame moment ahead of the Guardians' home opener Tuesday.

As the Cleveland Guardians play their 2025 home opener, April 8 marks 50 years since Frank Robinson debuted as MLB's first Black manager.

Frank Robinson had initially resisted the “player” part of player/manager when he was offered the job. Back in October of 1974, Robinson and his agent, Ed Keating, were called to Seghi’s office.