Fred Robinson
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Frederic Henry Robinson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Debut April 17, 1884
- Final Game April 19, 1884
- Born July 6, 1856 in South Acton, MA USA
- Died December 18, 1933 in Hudson, MA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Fred Robinson, the brother of Wilbert Robinson, was seven years older than Wilbert and came to the majors a couple years earlier. Fred's only three games were in 1884 for the Union Association, playing second base for the 1884 Cincinnati Outlaw Reds in April.
30-year-old Sam Crane became the starting second baseman for the team that year and also managed the team the second half of the season.
Fred is the only major leaguer born in South Acton, MA. His brother was born in Bolton, MA.
