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Discover the thoughtful and inspirational Quotes of Frank Robinson, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history.
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Frank Robinson

I played with some outstanding players.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

I wanted to show Baltimore that they were getting a good ballplayer.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

It was a breaking period for black people coming into baseball, and how many followed depended on Jackie’s conduct. But that’s not the case now. What and how I do doesn’t mean nearly as much as what and how Jackie did.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

During the years I was still playing, I would go to Puerto Rico in the winter and manage. When the day came, I had the experience without having to go to the minor leagues for four or five years and then wait for an opportunity. Still, there’s a double standard. Some whites, like Pete Rose, Joe Torre and Ted Williams, never had to go to the minors.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

As a black, you find you have to be two or three times better than a white even to play. And when it comes to front-office jobs, management believes you’ll never be as good.

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Frank Robinson

I’ve never seen baseball advertise for a job, and I’ve never heard of whites applying for a job. I mean, there’s an old boy network, and it’s lily white.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

Al Campanis made people finally understand what goes on behind closed doors – that there is racism in baseball.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

I always tried to do the best. I knew I couldn’t always be the best, but I tried to be.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

The way we’re going… if I called up another pitcher, he’d just hang up the phone on me.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

If he can hit, he can hit. I don’t care if he came from Class Z league.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

People come out to see the players. When do you see a manager anyway? When he’s out on the field arguing with the umpires, making a fool of himself and you know you can’t win, and when he brings out the line-up card.

– Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson

No, I don’t think my presence will cause an increase in black attendance at Cleveland.

– Frank Robinson

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