Sheriff Robinson

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Warren Grant Robinson

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.

Born September 8, 1921 in Cambridge, MD USA
Died April 5, 2002 in Cambridge, MD USA

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Sheriff Robinson ended a long career in professional baseball in 1978 as a special assignment scout with the New York Mets. He began his career in 1938 as a minor league catcher in the St. Louis farm system. He later became a manager in the minor league system for many years. He moved to the Boston Red Sox chain in 1954, leading the Corning Red Sox to the best record in the PONY League and the league title. From there he moved up through the system: San Jose in 1955, Albany in 1956, Oklahoma City in 1957, Memphis in 1958, Allentown in 1959-1960. He moved to the New York Yankees system in 1961, with the Amarillo Gold Sox, who would have the best record in the Texas League.He managed the Richmond Virginians in 1962. Moving to the New York Mets chain in 1963, he managed the Quincy Gems. He was a coach on the big league team in 1964, started 1965 as manager of the Buffalo Bisons, but was back as a coach in mid-season, and stayed on the staff through 1967. He was also a scout for the Mets from the late 60's to the late 70's, and again coached the club in 1972.