The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced that Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona will be honored with the Brooks Robinson Community Service Award at the 19th Annual Legends for Youth Dinner in New York City on Nov. 8 at Capitale.
The Brooks Robinson Community Service Award is given annually by the MLBPAA to a current or former Major League Baseball player, coach or manager. The recipient's community service exemplifies the unselfish and humble attitude of Brooks Robinson, bettering the lives of the youth in his community. The award is given in honor of the dedication Robinson has shown to young people across the country through his support of the Legends for Youth Clinic Series and the MLBPAA since its inception in 1982.