Episode 31: The Life And Times Of Frank Robinson
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The world lost a role model when Frank Robinson died February 7. A 14-time All-Star. A Triple Crown winner. A Hall of Famer. Two World Series rings. The only player to win MVP in both the American National Leagues. The first African-American manager in MLB. And so much more. Robinson's resume is one of the best sports has ever seen. But he represented more than just his baseball achievements. Jeff and Stephen discuss Robinson's life on and off the field, recalling what it was like to cover him as a manager and how he was a pivotal personality in America during an era of social upheaval. They are also joined by film producer and former sports columnist David Israel, who offers his own stories of Robinson off the field. This episode is produced by Ryan Walsh and Amil Delic, sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt. Archival Digitization by CBC Archives. [Archival Assistance by Adrian Cheddie from Sportsnet Media Operations] Audio Credits: C-Span, ESPN, MLB Network, NBC, Sportsnet, The FAN 590, The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, WFNY, WJZ-TV and WWWE. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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