April 28 in Chicago Cubs History: Frank Robinson hits first career homerun (1956)

On April 28, 1956, Cincinnati Reds rookie Frank Robinson hits the first home run of his Hall of Fame career. The 20-year-old Robinson connects against Paul Minner of the Chicago Cubs , helping the Reds to a 9-1 victory at Crosley Field. Robinson will hit 586 home runs during his major league career,

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