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Frank Robinson hits first career homerun

ByThis Day in Baseball April 28, 1956April 25, 2023

On April 28, 1956, Cincinnati Reds rookie Frank Robinson hits the first home run of his Hall of Fame career. The 20-year-old Robinson connects against Paul Minner of the Chicago Cubs, helping the Reds to a 9-1 victory. Robinson will hit 586 home runs during his major league career, ranking him fourth on the all-time list…

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Frank Robinson hits first career homerun

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