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Buck is The Man: Makes Josh Hart write paper on Frank Robinson

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skanar Major Leaguer Cup of Coffee

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It is an interesting exercise. Hart probably does not have access to a computer, his phone is probably his best technological resource and while okay his bet bet is probably to seek out the aid of one of the clubhouse leaders who might have the knowledge needed. So it not only becomes a historical lesson but also a social lesson to get Hart comfortable with the veterans in the clubhouse.

If you had to pick one veteran to go learn that information from who would it be?

If Guts were still there I would say him, but as it stands, maybe Hardy? O'Day?

Tough one. Maybe Adam Jones? He seems like he might have informed himself about past O's, especially Frank Robinson.

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It is an interesting exercise. Hart probably does not have access to a computer, his phone is probably his best technological resource and while okay his bet bet is probably to seek out the aid of one of the clubhouse leaders who might have the knowledge needed. So it not only becomes a historical lesson but also a social lesson to get Hart comfortable with the veterans in the clubhouse.

If you had to pick one veteran to go learn that information from who would it be?

If Guts were still there I would say him, but as it stands, maybe Hardy? O'Day?

I'm sure his phone has internet. Pen and paper are easy to come by. When the big league manager gives you something to do, and it's your first camp, you get it done.

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I'm sure his phone has internet. Pen and paper are easy to come by. When the big league manager gives you something to do, and it's your first camp, you get it done.
I mean really. He must have an I-phone, so he can Google Frank Robby. He can go to the nearest Rite Aid and buy a bic pen and some writing pape,r and copy the the wiki bio. Probably take an hour or so out of his busy day.
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No excuse. Even Amy Adams knows that Frank won the MVP in both leagues and also the four 20-game winners in 1971. ;)

I already had Amy Adams pretty high on my movie star crush list. But a woman who looked like that and could rattle off that kind of baseball trivia....:hearts:

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Pretty sure they have a public library in Sarasota.

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Frank Robinson is a Hall of Fame major league outfielder who played from 1956 to 1976. In his 21 year major league career his most notable associations are with the Reds until he was traded as an old 30 year old, a World Champion with the Baltimore Orioles, where he has been immortalized with a Toby Mendez statue, and the Cleveland Indians where he became Major League Baseball’s first African American manager. He also managed the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants and Montreal Expos.

Frank was named most valuable player in both the National and American leagues. He is the only player to have done this. As a Baltimore Oriole he won the triple crown, leading the league in batting average, runs batted in and home runs.

In his personal life Frank has been an activist in the field of Civil Rights and has been acknowledged as a pioneer in supporting inner city baseball programs. Frank Robinson has held several positions with major league baseball, as a Special Adviser, Vice President and Executive Vice President.

Robinson is known to be a fiery competitor and leader. With the Baltimore Orioles he served as the judge of the Kangaroo Court meting out sentences for infractions ranging from on field blunders to being a “son” of legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver.

Frank was inducted in to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Orioles Hall of Fame. His number “20’ is retired by the Orioles and is one of the Statue numbers fans file past as they enter Orioles Park at Camden Yards through Eutaw street.

Frank Robinson ended his playing career with 586 Home Runs, a lifetime .296 batting average and 107.1 Wins Over Replacement. Frank hit the only home run entirely out of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium and is looked up to as the Senior Leader of the Baltimore Orioles Legion of Legends.

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Frank Robinson is a Hall of Fame major league outfielder who played from 1956 to 1976. In his 21 year major league career his most notable associations are with the Red until he was traded as an old 30 year old, a World Champion with the Baltimore Orioles, where he has been immortalized with a Toby Mendez statue and the Cleveland Indian where he became Major League Baseball’s first African American manager. He also managed the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants and Montreal Expos.

Frank was named most valuable player in both the National and American leagues. He is the only player to have done this. As a Baltimore Oriole he won the triple crown, leading the league in batting average, runs batted in and home runs.

In his personal life Frank has been an activist in the field of Civil Rights and has been acknowledged as a pioneer in supporting inner city baseball programs. Frank Robinson has held several positions with major league baseball, as a Special adviser, Vice President and Executive Vice President.

Robinson is known to be a fiery competitor and leader. With the Baltimore Orioles he served as the judge of the Kangaroo Court meting out sentences for infractions ranging from on field blunders to being a “son” of legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver.

Frank was inducted in to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Orioles Hall of Fame. His number “20’ is retired by the Orioles and is one of the Statue numbers fans file past as they enter Orioles Park at Camden Yards through Eutaw street.

Frank Robinson ended his playing career with 586 Home Runs, a lifetime .296 batting average and 107.1 Wins Over Replacement. Frank hit the only home run entirely out of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium and is looked up to as the Senior Leader of the Baltimore Orioles Legion of Legends.

See! Now was that so hard... :)

Thanks weams, awesome-ness!

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Roch Kubatko

When Buck summoned Hart to meet Frank: "I knew he was serious. He's a serious man. He takes his job strictly as business & I respect that."

Josh Hart says he wrote 1-page paper on F. Robinson yesterday. "Next time I see (Buck), that paper's going on his desk. As soon as I walk in

Hart, 19, on Frank: "I knew he was a HOFer but specifically I didn't know anything about him. But I did my research & he's accomplished alot

"...To be a manager & player at the same time. 14-time All-Star, wins MVP in both the NL and AL. That's walking proof that he's legendary."

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When Buck summoned Hart to meet Frank: "I knew he was serious. He's a serious man. He takes his job strictly as business & I respect that."

Josh Hart says he wrote 1-page paper on F. Robinson yesterday. "Next time I see (Buck), that paper's going on his desk. As soon as I walk in

Hart, 19, on Frank: "I knew he was a HOFer but specifically I didn't know anything about him. But I did my research & he's accomplished alot

"...To be a manager & player at the same time. 14-time All-Star, wins MVP in both the NL and AL. That's walking proof that he's legendary."

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