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Jackie Robinson
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Jackie Robinson
Baseball Player / 1919 - 1972
Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play major league baseball, becoming Rookie of the Year in 1947, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Boxer / 1921 - 1989
Sugar Ray Robinson was an American professional boxer who is frequently cited as the greatest boxer in history.
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Smokey Robinson
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Smokey Robinson
Singer / 1940 -
Known as the "King of Motown," Smokey Robinson founded the R&B group The Miracles, which delivered 37 Top 40 hits for Motown Records.
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Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
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- Apollo Legends
- African-American Biopics
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
Film Actor, Dancer / 1878 - 1949
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was an iconic African-American tap dancer and actor best known for his Broadway performances and film roles.
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Mary Robinson
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Mary Robinson
Educator, Activist, Lawyer, Diplomat, World Leader / 1944 -
Mary Robinson served as president of Ireland (1990–97) and as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997–2002).
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Frank Robinson
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- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Virgoans
Frank Robinson
Baseball Player / 1935 -
Baseball player Frank Robinson was the first Major League African-American manager. In 1982, he joined the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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