First ballot Hall of Famer Only player in the history of the game to win the MVP in both leagues Won a Triple Crown First black manager in baseball Rookie of the Year Gold Glover A man above reproach, and one of my childhood heroes.
Wow, that's quite a resume. I didn't realize he had already achieved greatness with the Reds before coming to Baltimore. I was a little kid when the Orioles were at their best in the late 60s/early 70s. I never understood the thing about the Robinson brothers - didn't realize it was a joke.