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Wilbert Robinson
1863Jun, 29

Wilbert Robinson

Wilbert Robinson, American baseball player, coach, and manager (d. 1934)
Wilbert Robinson (June 29, 1864 – August 8, 1934), nicknamed "Uncle Robbie", was an American catcher, coach and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals. He managed the Orioles and Brooklyn Robins. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.

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    Battle of Gettysburg

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