This wish was fulfilled only after Robinson 's death . After the 1974 season , the Cleveland Indians gave their coaching job to Frank Robinson ( no relation ) , a Hall of Fame-bound player who would go on to coach three other teams . This wish was fulfilled only after Robinson 's death : following the 1974 season , the Cleveland Indians gave their managerial post to Frank Robinson ( no relation ) , a Hall of Fame-bound player who would go on to manage three other teams .