Professional baseball player in the Negro leagues. He was also known by his nicknames Neil, Neal, and Shadow. He primarily played center field, but also played shortstop, left field, and third base. He played from 1930 to 1952, mostly for the Memphis Red Sox. He also played with the Homestead Grays and Cincinnati Tigers. He was best known as a power hitter and a 9X Negro League All-Star. Robinson had several seasons with a batting average greater than .300, and in 1939 and 1940, he won back-to-back Negro American League home run titles.
Professional baseball player in the Negro leagues. He was also known by his nicknames Neil, Neal, and Shadow. He primarily played center field, but also played shortstop, left field, and third base. He played from 1930 to 1952, mostly for the Memphis Red Sox. He also played with the Homestead Grays and Cincinnati Tigers. He was best known as a power hitter and a 9X Negro League All-Star. Robinson had several seasons with a batting average greater than .300, and in 1939 and 1940, he won back-to-back Negro American League home run titles.
Bio by: KIR
Gravesite Details
Interred Jul 28, 1983. Grave is unmarked.
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