Major Leagues:
Philadelphia 1948 –1961
Baltimore 1962 –1965
Houston 1965 –1966
Chicago 1966
ELECTED TO THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME 1976
Robin Roberts was a standout pitcher at
Michigan State and, during the summers of 1946 and 1947, at Montpelier for the Twin
City Trojans. He went 11-8 with a no-hitter in 1946. In 1947, he had a no-hitter and went 18 – 3 with a 2.33 E.R.A.
during a 60-game season. Robin credits his coach, Ray Fisher, with teaching him
how to pitch.
Robin Roberts was one of the greatest pitchers in the history of Major League
Baseball. He won an amazing 286 games during a 19-year career in the majors. He
had six straight 20-win seasons, despite playing much of his career on
second-division teams.
Robin on his time in Montpelier:
“The Vermont experience was how I got to pro baseball. The scouts noticed me”
“The Governor’s secretary was a baseball fan and she would close down early when
I pitched. Not many guys have closed down the Governor’s office, I’ve always
been proud of that.”
“It was a great experience ... you can’t imagine a guy that age having a better
summer then we had in Vermont.”
“ROBIN ROBERTS NIGHT” - July, 21, 2003
Robin took the mound at the Recreation Field
for the first time since 1947. It was a rainy night, and nearly 3000 fans
came to pay tribute to Robin as he had his number retired, as well as saw his
granite plaque and historical site marker for the first time. Robin was greeted
on the field by Governor Jim Douglas, who proclaimed the July 21, 2003 Robin
Roberts Day in The State of Vermont. The Mountaineers Board and Northern
League Veterans also presented Robin with gifts. Robin addressed the fans and
threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
It was a pleasure to get to know Robin and Mary Roberts during their four day
stay in Montpelier. Robin has agreed to be a Vermont Mountaineers Honorary Board
Member and has promised to make one trip each year to a game on his way to
Induction Weekend in Cooperstown.
Robin and Mary Roberts stand by the ballpark's new historic marker. For more information on Robin's activities, please go to his
official website at
http://robinroberts36.com
Robin Roberts was a standout pitcher at
Michigan State and, during the summers of 1946 and 1947, at Montpelier for the Twin
City Trojans. He went 11-8 with a no-hitter in 1946. In 1947, he had a no-hitter and went 18 – 3 with a 2.33 E.R.A.
during a 60-game season. Robin credits his coach, Ray Fisher, with teaching him
how to pitch. 
Robin took the mound at the Recreation Field
for the first time since 1947. It was a rainy night, and nearly 3000 fans
came to pay tribute to Robin as he had his number retired, as well as saw his
granite plaque and historical site marker for the first time. Robin was greeted
on the field by Governor Jim Douglas, who proclaimed the July 21, 2003 Robin
Roberts Day in The State of Vermont. The Mountaineers Board and Northern
League Veterans also presented Robin with gifts. Robin addressed the fans and
threw out the ceremonial first pitch. 