The Orioles had honored Frank Robinson in a variety of ways since he passed away at age 83 on Feb. 7, but not in a manner that brought together his family, his friends and his Baltimore fans for a poignant tribute to the man who put the O’s on the map.
There was a huge memorial service at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 24, but the Orioles waited for the first weekend of the regular season to celebrate Robinson’s life and the contribution he made to the franchise as a player, manager and front office executive.