The Baseball World Pays Tribute to the Late Frank Robinson

Upon news of Frank Robinson's passing, the baseball world paid their respects to one of the game's all-time greats.

A 14-time All-Star, Triple Crown winner, National League and American League MVP and first African-American manager in MLB history, Frank Robinson died on Thursday at age 83.

A superstar with the Reds and Orioles and the manager of four different franchises over 16 seasons, Robinson was one of the game's foremost trailblazers during his decorated career.

Upon news of his passing, the baseball world paid their respects to one of the game's all-time greats.

Baseball has lost a legend. RIP Frank Robinson.

📷 Neil Leifer (1961) pic.twitter.com/HoXRPGyena

— SI Vault (@si_vault) February 7, 2019

Statement from Commissioner Rob Manfred on the passing of Frank Robinson pic.twitter.com/9fs9d1JiNF

— Maury Brown (@BizballMaury) February 7, 2019

MLB's statement on the passing of Hall of Famer Frank Robinson: pic.twitter.com/JeV7JCfAfS

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) February 7, 2019

Frank Robinson was not only a legendary ballplayer, but a remarkable human being. From breaking barriers as the first African-American manager in @MLB to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Robinson lived an extraordinary life. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/tJuLnV5AJb

— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) February 7, 2019

Statement from the Angelos family on the passing of Hall of Famer and Orioles Legend Frank Robinson. pic.twitter.com/pNMx7cDJ8O

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) February 7, 2019

The #SFGiants mourn the loss of our former Manager and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who passed away today at the age of 83. Frank was a trailblazer who remained close to the Giants family throughout his entire career in baseball. pic.twitter.com/vgUzDQd3Uz

— SFGiants (@SFGiants) February 7, 2019

RIP Frank Robinson. A baseball legend.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 7, 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 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

The NLBM joins the baseball world in mourning the death of Frank Robinson, pictured w/@HenryLouisAaron & @DaveWinfieldHOF at the NLBM in 2012. His impact on the game & society will be felt for generations to come! @Royals @Orioles @MLB @Reds @espn @MLB_PLAYERS @JayHarrisESPN RT pic.twitter.com/Pj5RfL5F9n

— Bob Kendrick (@nlbmprez) February 7, 2019

How big a force was the late, great Frank Robinson?

He led the National League in slugging 3 years in a row (1960-61-62)!! And did it at a time when Mays, Aaron, Banks, McCovey, Cepeda, Mathews, Frank Howard, Clemente and Musial were all in that league. Wow.

— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) February 7, 2019

Brooks on the passing of Frank:
“Today is a very sad day because I lost not only my teammate, but also a very dear friend. I loved Frank and got to know him so much better after we both retired. I spoke to him a few days ago and he sounded good. He wanted to be home.... (more)

— Dan Connolly (@danconnolly2016) February 7, 2019

This Week in Baseball History host Mike Bates tweeted a host of fascinating stories about Robinson's upbringing and career.

We cataloged Frank Robinson's life and career in October for @TWIBHistory. Just an amazing person and a pioneer who elevated the entire sport with his excellence, intelligence, and dignity. RIP, Robby. https://t.co/syH3h7xUH6

— Mike Bates (@MikeBatesTWIBH) February 7, 2019

I can't say I knew Frank Robinson or even interacted with him much, but I did get his Stare of Doom one time for a question I asked, one that I'm sure more than a few of his player and opponents saw over the years. He fulfilled Jackie Robinson's practically dying wish to see ...

— Henry Schulman BLUE CHECK MARK (@hankschulman) 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

Brian Kenny, Ron Darling and Carlos Peña discuss the life and career of Hall of Famer Frank Robinson. pic.twitter.com/YVYMJWjiZr

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 7, 2019

RIP Frank Robinson, 12x All-Star,m, 1st to win MVP in NL & AL, all-around badass. Mananging cost him shots at 3,000 hits & 600 HR but was 1st black mgr in each league.

“Frank Robinson always went into second like a guy jumping through a skylight with a drawn Luger”— Jim Murray

— Jay Jaffe (@jay_jaffe) February 7, 2019

Robinson's family 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.