Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Frank Robinson
Outfielder 1956-65
Red Legends of Crosley Field, Tom Tsuchiya Sculptor
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
1. Frank Robinson Marker
Playing with unparalleled intensity, Frank Robinson quickly earned a reputation for challenging pitchers, crowding the plate and charging hard around the bases. He spent the first half of his career in Cincinnati, where his powerful swing produced 324 of his 586 career home runs and 1,009 of his 1,812 career RBIs. Robinson, arguably the best player of the Crosley era, picked up the NL MVP Award in 1961 after leading the Reds to their first pennant in 21 years. The 12-time All-Star was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 1978 and the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. His #20 was retired by the Reds in 1998.Erected 2003 by the Cincinnati Reds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 39° 5.875′ N, 84° 30.498′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. Marker and statue are on Crosley Terrace, the entrance plaza of Great American Ballpark, about 150 feet from the intersection of Fort Washington Way (US Route 50) and Main Street
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
2. Frank Robinson Statue and Marker
Ernie Lombardi is the catcher. The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame is in background.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ernie Lombardi (here, next to this marker); Ted Kluszewski (a few steps from this marker); Joe Nuxhall (a few steps from this marker); Cincinnati Reds (within shouting distance of this marker); Salmon Portland Chase (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Berlin Wall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Church Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Washington Powder Magazine (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Also see . . .
1. Frank Robinson. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Statistics for Frank Robinson. (Submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
3. Frank Robinson Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
4. (l-r) Lombardi, Robinson, and Nuxhall Statues
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
5. Great American Ballpark Entrance Plaza
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009
6. The Spirit of Baseball Marker
On wall of Great American Ballpark. A set of sculptures of former Cincinnati Reds greats are on the entrance plaza; Ted Kluszewski, Frank Robinson, Joe Nuxhall, and Ernie Lombardi.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 996 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 26, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
