1895 N300 Mayo Wilbert Robinson
Wilbert Robinson
Born: June 29, 1863, Bolton, MA
Died: August 8, 1934, Atlanta, GA Managed: Baltimore Orioles
(1902), Brooklyn Dodgers (1914-1931)
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1945
BIOGRAPHY
Wilbert Robinson rose to prominence as a catcher for the savvy, hard-nosed
Baltimore Orioles of the 1890s, setting a record in 1892 with seven hits
in a nine-inning game. After serving as a Giants coach for his ex-teammate
and close friend John McGraw, Uncle Robbie was named manager of the rival
Brooklyn franchise in 1914. Maintaining his jovial and easygoing demeanor,
he led the Robins to their first two World Series appearances in 1916 and
1920.
