Who referred to Robinson as "Mr. Oriole"?
Frank Robinson
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Ted Patterson
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Answer
Ted Patterson, the manager of the Baltimore Orioles, referred to Robinson as "Mr. Oriole". Patterson was a white man and Robinson was the first black player in Major League Baseball. Patterson's nickname for Robinson was a sign of respect and recognition for Robinson's accomplishments as a player and as a pioneer in baseball.
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