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On This Date in Sports April 8, 1975: Frank Robinson as a Manager

In collaboration with the Sportsecyclopedia.com Opening Day at Municipal Stadium is significant as Frank Robinson becomes baseball’s first African-American manager. Leading the Cleveland Indians and remaining an active player, Robinson batted second as the Designated Hitter. Robinson hits a home run

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On This Date in Sports April 8, 1975: Frank Robinson as a Manager

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