Frank Robinson Autographed July 20, 1987 Issue of “The Sporting News.”
Lot 199. Frank Robinson Autographed July 20, 1987 Issue of “The Sporting News.” Mint 9 blue Sharpie signature across his image on the cover of the complete issue, which has some edge foxing, and the mailing label has been removed. Robinson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982, the first year he was eligible. In 1975, he became baseball’s first black manager. His accomplishments also include 1956 N.L. Rookie of the Year, an All-Star 14 times, the only player to receive MVP honors in both the N.L. and A.L., the Triple Crown in 1966 and A.L. Manager of the Year in 1989. After Cincinnati traded Robinson to Baltimore in 1965, he provided leadership that helped the Orioles to win four A.L. pennants and two World Series in six seasons. Robinson died in 2019. Minimum Bid $25.
