Wilbert Robinson
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Wilbert Robinson (Uncle Robbie)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 215 lb.
- Debut April 19, 1886
- Final Game September 29, 1902
- Born June 29, 1863 in Bolton, MA USA
- Died August 8, 1934 in Atlanta, GA USA
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1945
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[edit] Biographical Information
"There's only one theory on pitching. Get the biggest guy you can find who can throw a ball through a two-inch plank and you got yourself a pitcher." - Wilbert Robinson
Hall of Famer Wilbert Robinson played 17 years in the major leagues, mostly as a catcher, and then managed 19 years in the major leagues, winning the pennant in 1916 and 1920. The Brooklyn team was known as the "Robins" during his long tenure with them.
As a player, Robinson was part of the famous National League Baltimore Orioles of the 1890's, along with John McGraw, Hughie Jennings, and a number of other famous players. He first managed in 1902, in his last season as a major league player, and then didn't manage in the majors again until 1914 - he was John McGraw's pitching coach from 1903-13, until a bitter parting of the ways when McGraw criticized Robinson for the team's pitching in the 1913 World Series. Robinson had never played for the Brooklyn team, but managed them beginning in 1914 for 18 years.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL Pennants: (1916 & 1920)
- Baseball Hall of Fame: Class of 1945
| Preceded by John McGraw | Baltimore Orioles Manager 1902 | Succeeded by Clark Griffith |
| Preceded by Bill Dahlen | Brooklyn Robins Manager 1914-1931 | Succeeded by Max Carey |
[edit] Records Held
- Hits, nine inning game, 7, 6/10/1892 (tied)
- Hits, doubleheader, 9, 6/10/1892 (tied)
[edit] Further Reading
- Jack Kavanagh & Norman Macht: Uncle Robbie, SABR, Cleveland, OH, 1999.
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Categories: Player | Manager | Record Holders | Hall of Fame | Coach
