Frank Robinson color photo MLB MVP Hall of Fame

Description: An original period image restored and tinted by internationally known color artist and author of "Restoring and Tinting Vintage Images", David Richardson. This is an exclusive listing of his work. Each image is taken from a high resolution negative and then cleaned of blemishes, damage, scratches, and whatever the decades have caused. Then the image is carefully brought back to life by adding color to the black and white image. By using these techniques the hands of time are turned back and for the first time you can see the images in color as they might have been on the day they were taken. You have your choice of size and finish for the photo. Note that the size you choose may require cropping and the finished image may appear slightly different than the one shown. If preferred a white border can be added above/below or left/right to allow all of the original image to print. If not requested when placing your order your image may be cropped. If you would like to see how a specific image will look for the size you have chosen, please contact us and indicate the size you are interested in. Matte Finish:E-Surface Photo Paper is by far our most popular photographic paper. As a professional paper, it boasts rich, sharp color that won't fade or yellow, creating beautiful prints that will last for years to come. Glossy (Metallic) finish:Our Metallic Photo Paper features a unique pearlescent surface. It offers highly saturated colors, ultra-bright backgrounds, and will last a lifetime with typical home storage. Frank Robinson "Close don't count in baseball. Close only counts in horseshoes and grenades." – Frank Robinson Frank Robinson was one of Major League Baseball’s all-time great home run hitters. Robinson hit 586 career home runs including hitting a run out of Memorial Stadium, Baltimore, Md., on May 8, 1966. He is the only player to have earned the Most Valuable Player award in both leagues. Robinson earned the American League Triple Crown in 1966, voted into the Hall of Fame in 1982 and the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians all retired Robinson’s number 20. In 1975, he made history by becoming the first African-American player-manager of a major league baseball team. "No, I don't think my presence will cause an increase in black attendance at Cleveland. People come out to see the players. When do you see a manager anyway? When he's out on the field arguing with the umpires, making a fool of himself and you know you can't win, and when he brings out the line-up card,” Robinson said. An African American baseball manager was one of Jackie Robinson’s dream. The baseball legend believed that for segregation in baseball to be truly over, African-Americans needed to be allowed into management and ownership. Sadly, Robinson’s skills as a top player did not help him as a manger. He was voted as the worst manager in baseball twice in a Sports Illustrated poll of MLB players. In this image Robinson had swung the bat as the Baltimore Orioles plays the Boston Red Sox on May 19, 1966.

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End Time: 2025-01-21T00:54:09.000Z

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