Frank Robinson, after an illustrious career as an outfielder and base runner with 586 home runs, made history on Oct. 9, 1974, by becoming Major League Baseball's first African-American field manager with the Cleveland Indians. On Oct. 10, Robinson would throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the first playoff game at Nationals Park.In June 2012, at age 76, he was appointed Major League Baseball's executive vice president of player development.Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, Robinson remains the only player in history to win the MVP award in both the American and National Leagues.Robinson passed away in 2019 at the age of 83.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices