Frank Robinson

One more on the late, great Frank Robinson from my "Stark Truth" book:

Who was the only man ever to win the Grand Slam of Baseball Trophies – MVP, rookie of the year, World Series MVP and All Star Game MVP?

Right you are. Frank Robinson. RIP

— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) February 8, 2019

Been down all day. Will be for awhile. My friend has passed. My daughter called him “Dad” He treated her like a daughter whenever he saw her. My son would always get a hug. He made my wife laugh. He made me a better broadcaster. He is now with better ANGELS. I will miss #20. You?

— Joe Angel (@WaveItByeBye) February 8, 2019

Heartbreaking news in the passing of my Dear Friend & @McClymondsHS classmate Frank Robinson. It was my pleasure & great honor to have known him. We all know we lost one of the Greats, what we really lost was a Friend. #RIP @MLB @NBA @BleacherReport @MSNBC @CNN @SFGiants pic.twitter.com/KETXL9MhT8

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) February 7, 2019

Frank Robinson was not only a baseball lifer, he was a genuine baseball Renaissance man.

MLB Network mourns the passing of one of the game's all-time greats. pic.twitter.com/lBIUFVKdP1

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 7, 2019

Frank Robinson is the most ferocious competitor I’ve ever met, the most underrated player of all time. The Orioles won the World Series in his first year in Baltimore. Brooks Robinson told me, “Frank taught us how to win.” Frank taught me so much about the game. R.I.P. my friend

— Tim Kurkjian (@Kurkjian_ESPN) February 7, 2019

Hey folks: You can get the link to the podcast about Frank Robinson’s most famous home run at this link: https://t.co/PKYXd14WCR #FrankRobinson @baltimoresun Some episodes are no longer on iTunes https://t.co/InkHvXLAFT

— Dan Rodricks (@DanRodricks) February 7, 2019

Frank Robinson's family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank’s memory can be made to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee or the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C.

— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) February 7, 2019

Statement from Brooks Robinson on the passing of Frank Robinson. #orioles pic.twitter.com/cCEa0bt9O4

— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) February 7, 2019

Frank Robinson and I were more than baseball buddies. We were friends.Frank was a hard nosed baseball player who did things on the field that people said could never be done.I’m so glad I had the chance to know him all of those years. Baseball will miss a tremendous human being.

— Hank Aaron (@HenryLouisAaron) February 7, 2019

Forever in Baltimore’s hearts. pic.twitter.com/QbeBjsgPDi

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) February 7, 2019

My col: The Frank Robinson I Knew. The proudest, orneriest, most competitive man in MLB for 50 yrs. A hero before I ever met him. A demanding porcupine to cover. A man of conviction & depth once you knew him. R.I.P. Frank. https://t.co/o0GUqoqkVL

— Thomas Boswell (@ThomasBoswellWP) February 7, 2019