Dominican HOFers Martínez, Guerrero remember Robinson
By Andy Martinez
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, one of the iconic baseball figures of his generation, was remembered for leaving his mark on all corners of the baseball world.
Some of the greatest Latino players in history paid tribute to Robinson, who nurtured his managerial skills in Puerto Rico before becoming the first African American manager in Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Indians.
He had his first crack as a manager with Santurce, leading the Cangrejeros to the regular season title in the 1968-69 season.
His connection with Latino baseball didn’t stop there. Pedro Martínez and Vladimir Guerrero, who played for him when they were on the Expos, remembered Robinson and the influence he had on them.
Here’s how Latinos remembered The Judge:
RIP baseball legend Frank Robinson. He managed the Santurce team. #BaseBall #beisbol #PuertoRico #Santurce #Orioles #RIP pic.twitter.com/rYiRgoFrXC
— SABR Puerto Rico (@Sabr30PR) February 7, 2019
My condolences to the Robinson Family. We have lost a legend. RIP Frank Robinson. pic.twitter.com/JvnY0SzWcf
— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) February 7, 2019
May you Rest In Peace my friend #FrankRobinson. You broke barriers for us & always taught us to be better men. #FirstBlackMLBManager @MLB @MLBPAA Your baseball family mourns you & we pray your family finds peace at this difficult time.
— Manny Sanguillen (@TheRealSangy35) February 7, 2019
RIP to one of the greats.
— FOX Sports Cleveland (@FOXSportsCLE) February 7, 2019
Take a look back at the retirement of Frank Robinson's number at Progressive Field in 2017. pic.twitter.com/RoOOjCVsrt
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