The baselines belongs to the runner, and whenever I was running the bases, I always slid hard. I wanted infielders to have that instant's hesitation about coming across the bag at second or about standing in there awaiting a throw… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
Probably the most dramatic change in pitching I've observed in my years in baseball has been the disappearance of the knockdown or brushback pitch. This is why record numbers of home runs are flying out of ballparks, why earned run… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
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… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
As a black, you find you have to be two or three times better than a white even to play. And when it comes… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
I don't see anyone playing in the major leagues today (1982) who combines both the talent and the intensity that I had. I always… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
Al Campanis made people finally understand what goes on behind closed doors - that there is racism in baseball. — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
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… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
No. 1, these guys out here on this field. They keep my energy level up. They try hard, they don't complain about things -… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
If he can hit, he can hit. I don't care if he came from Class Z league. — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
I've never seen baseball advertise for a job, and I've never heard of whites applying for a job. I mean, there's an old boy… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
I expect that [trying to do the best] of my players today and of my kids. My wife says I shouldn't expect that of… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
The baselines belongs to the runner, and whenever I was running the bases, I always slid hard. I wanted infielders to have that instant's… — Frank Robinson Copy Share Image
![“I expect that [trying to do the best] of my players today and of my kids. My wife says I shouldn't expect that of my children, but I don't think that's asking too much.” quote by Frank Robinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e6/frank-robinson-16202_asking_i-expect-that-trying-to-do-the-best-of-m_1350054.jpg)
