Subject(s): Frank Robinson Sport: Baseball Location: Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH Unveiled: 27/5/2017 Sculptor: David Deming Material: Bronze Status: In Situ Inscription(s): Plaque: FRANK ROBINSON. ON APRIL 8, 1975, FRANK ROBINSON BECAME THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN MANAGER IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL HISTORY. THIS STATUE, UNVEILED MAY 27, 2017, HONORS THE EXCHANGE OF LINEUP CARDS AT HOME PLATE ON OPENING DAY 1975. CLEVELAND PLAYER - 1974-1976 / CLEVELAND MANAGER 1975-1977. MLB PLAYING CAREER 1956-1976. MANAGER/COACHING CAREER 1975-1991, 2002-2006. DAVID L. DEMING, SCULPTOR. Links: Sculptor