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San Francisco Giants' Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972. Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo, File)

LOVERRO: Willie Mays, last of a generation that towered above baseball

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 1966, file photo, Baltimore Orioles teammates Frank Robinson, left, and Brooks Robinson pose after leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-2 win in the opening game of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles. Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, has died. He was 83. Robinson had been in hospice care at his home in Bel Air. MLB confirmed his death Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.(AP Photo/File)

Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson set tone for O’s

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson adjusts his hat before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Fla., Monday, March 28, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ** FILE **

Frank Robinson, former Nationals manager and Orioles great, dies at 83

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this 1967 file photo, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Frank Robinson smiles. Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, has died. He was 83. Robinson had been in hospice care at his home in Bel Air. MLB confirmed his death Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.(AP Photo/File) **FILE**

Frank Robinson was a gift to the game of baseball, fans everywhere

By Thom Loverro

Ohio governor remembers baseball great Frank Robinson

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FILE -This is a May 19, 1966, file photo showing Baltimore Orioles' Frank Robinson at bat. Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, has died. He was 83. Robinson had been in hospice care at his home in Bel Air. MLB confirmed his death Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.(AP Photo/File)

Frank Robinson, baseball’s fearsome trailblazer, dies at 83

By DAVID GINSBURG and BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Frank Robinson speaks after his statue was unveiled before a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Cleveland. Robinson was MLB's first African-American manager. He became a player-manager for the Indians in 1975. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

Frank Robinson in poor health: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman reacts during an at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) **FILE**

Nationals have come a long way since inaugural 2005 season

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Frank Robinson poses with his statue before a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Cleveland. Robinson was MLB's first African-American manager. He became a player-manager for the Indians in 1975. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cleveland Indians unveil statue of Frank Robinson

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LOVERRO: Frank Robinson slighted during MLB’s ‘Greatest Living Players’ salute

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Frank Robinson, Nationals’ first manager, joins team’s ring of honor

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Plaques of Aaron, Robinson hit the road for game

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Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson adjusts his hat before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Fla., Monday, March 28, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ** FILE **

LOVERRO: Time for Nats to give Frank Robinson his due

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 25, 2013 file photo, Josh Hart speaks during a Baltimore Orioles news conference in Baltimore. Hart needed a history lesson at spring training. The outfielder, selected 37th overall in last June's amateur draft, was visiting Baltimore's major league spring training camp on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, when manager Buck Showalter introduced him to Hall of Famer Frank Robinson. Showalter asked Hart if he knew who Robinson was. The 19-year-old did not. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Orioles’ prospect gets lesson on Frank Robinson

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond had three hits in the team's 8-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. (Associated Press)

NLDS Game 3: Ian Desmond a rare bright spot at plate for Nationals in shutout

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Frank Robinson hospitalized with rapid heartbeat

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

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Frank Robinson was one of seven Redlegs that fans voted to the All-Star Game in 1957.

Frank Robinson taken to hospital, but released after tests

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