Death threats, bigotry, courage: Behind Giants historic hiring of Frank Robinson
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Frank Robinson is hired by the San Francisco Giants to be manager. To his left os Giants owner Bob Lurie, and to his right is wife barbara January 14, 1981 Associated Press Photo Photo ran 1/15/1981, p. 51Associated Press 1981Show MoreShow Less
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Bob Lurie in a 1958 photo dressed in a Giants uniform at his home in Atherton, Calif., on Sunday, February 14, 2021. In 1981, Bob Lurie hired Frank Robinson, the first Black manager in the National League.Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Bob and Connie Lurie at their home in Atherton, Calif., on Sunday, February 14, 2021. In 1981, Bob Lurie hired Frank Robinson, the first Black manager in the National League.Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less