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Hall of Fame Outfielder, MLB's First Black Manager Frank Robinson Dies at 83

Hall of Fame outfielder Frank Robinson died on Thursday after a battle with bone cancer, according to the New York Daily News' Bill Madden and MLB.com's Joe Trezza/

Robinson had been in hospice care for several months in Southern California as he dealt with ongoing health issues.

During his 21-seasons in the MLB, the legendary baseball star made major league baseball history as the first African-American manager when he managed the Cleveland Indians during the last two years of his playing career. The Indians compiled a 186–189 record under Robinson, who finished with a .