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Frank Robinson quotes

American Athlete August 31, 1935

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Frank Robinson quote: "You have to have a short memory as a closer."
You have to have a short memory as a closer. Frank Robinson
No. 1, these guys out here on this field. They keep my energy level up. They try hard, they don't complain about things - and I'd just like to be with them when things are good, and hopefully we can win a pennant together. Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson quote: "I always tried to do the best. I knew I couldn't always be the..."
I always tried to do the best. I knew I couldn't always be the best, but I tried to be. Frank Robinson
I haven't seen a player in this game, as long as I've been in it, that can't be pitched to... Barry is an outstanding ballplayer. I respect him an awful lot. I also have confidence in my pitchers that they can pitch to Barry Bonds and get him out. Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson quote: "All in all, I wouldn't call it a bad outing. It was a short..."
All in all, I wouldn't call it a bad outing. It was a short outing. Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson quote: "If the guys on the bench were as good as the guys you have out..."
If the guys on the bench were as good as the guys you have out there, they'd be out there in first place. Frank Robinson
It's nice to come into a town and be referred to as the manager of the Cleveland Indians instead of as the first black manager. Frank Robinson
The fan is the one who suffers. He cheers a guy to a .350 season then watches that player sign with another team. When you destroy fan loyalties, you destroy everything. Frank Robinson
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. Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson quote: "But I'm not going to walk Barry Bonds, like some teams do, in..."
But I'm not going to walk Barry Bonds, like some teams do, in the first inning with nobody on. Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson quote: "No, I don't think my presence will cause an increase in black..."
No, I don't think my presence will cause an increase in black attendance at Cleveland. Frank Robinson
Pitchers did me a favor when they knocked me down. It made me more determined. I wouldn't let that pitcher get me out. They say you can't hit if you're on your back, but I didn't hit on my back. I got up. Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson quote: "I know a lot of people on the field - players, coaches,..."
I know a lot of people on the field - players, coaches, managers - are glad that I'm gone. Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson quote: "At least when it's in French, I won't know what the heck..."
At least when it's in French, I won't know what the heck they're saying. Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson quote: "If he can hit, he can hit. I don't care if he came from Class..."
If he can hit, he can hit. I don't care if he came from Class Z league. Frank Robinson

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