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Rob·in·son

(rŏbĭn-sən), Brooks Calbert, Jr. Born 1937.

American baseball player noted for his defensive skills. In 23 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (1955-1977), he led the American League in fielding percentage 11 times and was named the most valuable player in 1964.

Robinson, Ray Known as "Sugar Ray." Originally Walker Smith. 1921-1989.

American prizefighter who was world champion six times, once as a welterweight (1946-1951) and five times as a middleweight (1951-1960).

Robinson, Mary Born 1944.

Irish lawyer and politician who served as the first woman president of the Republic of Ireland (1990-1997) and initiated a series of controversial changes in civil rights and family law. She later served as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002).

Robinson, James Harvey 1863-1936.

American historian who stressed the importance of social and intellectual events on the course of history. He was a founder of the New School for Social Research in New York City (1919).

Robinson, Edwin Arlington 1869-1935.

American poet whose works include long narratives and character studies of New Englanders, including "Miniver Cheevy" (1907).

Robinson, Jack Roosevelt Known as “Jackie.” 1919-1972.

American baseball player. The first African American player in the major leagues in the 1900s, he was a second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956), had a lifetime batting average of .311, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

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Jackie Robinson

Robinson, Edward G. Originally Emanuel Goldenberg. 1893-1973.

Romanian-born American actor known for his portrayal of gangsters in motion pictures, including Little Caesar (1931).

Robinson, Frank 1935-2019.

American baseball player who, during his career with the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles, became the first player named most valuable player of both the National League (1961) and American League (1966).

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