Washington,
February 8, 2019
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Ann Tumolo
(202-225-3164)
The great game of baseball lost an icon.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) issued the following statement after the passing of former Major League Baseball player and Cincinnati Red, Frank Robinson, at age 83:
“The great game of baseball lost an icon. Hall of Famer Frank Robinson’s career on the field was legendary, and his accomplishments off the field were historic. In my eyes, his trade to Baltimore was the worst trade the Reds ever made – he and his talent were greatly missed in Cincinnati. I join baseball fans across America in mourning the passing of Frank Robinson,” said Congressman Brad Wenstrup.
Frank Robinson led the Cincinnati Reds to their first pennant in 21 years in 1961 before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 1966. Throughout his 16 years on the field, Robinson became the MVP of both major leagues, won the Triple Crown and a Gold Glove, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In his post-playing years, Robinson became the first African-American manager in Major League Baseball history, managing the Cleveland Indians.
