Can't tell them apart!

On this date in 1966 at Fenway Park, Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson hit back to back home runs in the first inning off Dave Morehead to lead the Orioles to an 8-1 victory over the Red Sox.

"I don't see why you guys keep confusing Brooks Robinson and me. Can't you see we wear different numbers?" - Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1982, Frank Robinson is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"I'd play in the park until it got dark and then I'd go over to the community center and we'd play indoors. I can't remember having a hot meal from the time I was 12 until I signed with the Reds. I'd get home when everybody was in bed and there'd be my supper in a cold pot on the stove."

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1956, Frank Robinson of the Reds is named the NL Rookie of the Year.

"Pitchers did me a favor when they knocked me down. It made me more determined. I wouldn't let that pitcher get me out. They say you can't hit if you're on your back, but I didn't hit on my back. I got up."

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1966, Triple Crown Winner Frank Robinson is the unanimous winner of the AL MVP.

"Going over the hitters, it was decided we should pitch Frank Robinson underground." - Jim Bouton

Andy Etchebarren

Born on today's date, Andy Etchebarren.

"I never talked to opposing players. I was taught that by Frank Robinson. He made it absolutely plain that the other team wasn't our friend on the field. We weren't allowed to talk to players on the other team." 

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1977, the Indians fire Frank Robinson, the first African-American manager in major league history replacing him with Jeff Torborg.

"I had no trouble communicating. The players just didn't like what I had to say."

Earl Weaver

On this date in 1996, Earl Weaver is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"My best game plan is to sit on a bench and call out specific instructions like, 'C'mon Boog!' 'Get a hold of one, Frank!' 'Let's go Brooks!'"

Frank Robinson

 

On this date in 1982, Frank Robinson is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"There's absolutely no way you can go barreling into second and dump a guy on a double play, like you should do, when you've been fraternizing with him before the game."

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1966, Triple Crown Winner Frank Robinson is the unanimous choice as the AL MVP.

"Going over the hitters, it was decided that we should pitch Frank Robinson underground." - Jim Bouton

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1977, the Indians fire Frank Robinson, the first African-American manager in major league history replacing him with Jeff Torborg.

"I had no trouble communicating. The players just didn't like what I had to say."

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1956, Frank Robinson of the Reds hits the first of his lifetime 586 home runs in a 9-1 victory over the Cubs.

"Pitchers did me a favor when they knocked me down. It made me more determined. I wouldn't let that pitcher get me out. They say you can't hit if you're on your back, but I didn't hit on my back. I got up."

Can't tell them apart!

On this date in 1966 at Fenway Park, Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson hit back to back home runs in the first inning off Dave Morehead to lead the Orioles to an 8-1 victory over the Red Sox.

"I don't see why you guys keep confusing Brooks Robinson and me. Can't you see we wear different numbers?" - Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1982, Frank Robinson is elected into the Hall of Fame.

"I never talked to opposing players. I was taught that by Frank Robinson. He made it absolutely plain that the other team wasn't our friend on the field. We weren't allowed to talk to players on the other team." - Andy Etchebarren

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1965, Frank Robinson is traded from the Reds to the Orioles for Milt Pappas and two other players. Reds GM, Bill Dewitt defends the trade calling Robinson "an old 30".

"There's absolutely no way you can go barreling into second and dump a guy on a double play, like you should do, when you've been fraternizing with him before the game."

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1966. Triple Crown winner Frank Robinson is the unanimous winner of the AL MVP.

"Pitchers did me a favor when they knocked me down. It made me more determined. I wouldn't let that pitcher get me out. They say you can't hit if you're on your back. But I didn't hit on my back. I got up."

Frank Robinson

Born on today's date, Frank Robinson.

"I don't see why you guys keep confusing Brooks Robinson and me. Can't you see we wear different numbers?"

Frank Robinson

On this date in 1956, Reds rookie, Frank Robinson hits the first of his 586 lifetime home runs in a 9-1 victory over the Cubs.

"Pitchers did me a favor when they knocked me down. It made me more determined. I wouldn't let that pitcher get me out. They say you can't hit if you're on your back, but I didn't hit on my back. I got up."

Frank Robinson

Born on today's date, Frank Robinson.

"I had no trouble communicating. The players just didn't like what I had to say."