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Frank Robinson

beach-mom — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 08:38:36 GMT

Part of my childhood is gone. My dad was always an Orioles fan, and I don't remember anything else. There was nothing else in the summer for me but running around barefoot, baseball, and crabs! And the Robinson "twins" - Frank and Brooks. And Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, and of course Earl Weaver. I stayed an Orioles fan no matter where DH and I lived for a long time. Shortly after DH (a life-long Pirates fan) and I were married, we were blessed to share season tickets with another couple. Those days were some of the happiest ones I remember. The "original" Orioles I knew were long gone from Baltimore, but there was a new team to enjoy!

Someone once said Mr. Robinson had dignity and grace - they were so right. Baseball has lost one of the best.

Re: Frank Robinson

Greeneyedlady21 — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 11:57:21 GMT

RIP Frank Robinson, baseball legend and icon

Re: Frank Robinson

sunshine45 — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 15:46:03 GMT

@beach-mom

you said it all!

a true legend in the sport for many reasons.

he was such a fine gentleman both on and off the field.

he was one of the greats!

hope the orioles honor him with a special day this season.

rest in peace frank.

Re: Frank Robinson

Caaareful Shopper — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 17:10:10 GMT

Wonderful, wonderful post @beach-mom. I’m right there with you with similar memories.

Frank Robinson = great baseball = a true champion.