Hudson: Historical Society hosts Wilbert Robinson program

The baseball career of Baseball Hall of Famer and Hudson native Wilbert Robinson will be the subject of  the Hudson Historical Society meeting Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m., at First Federated Church Hall, 200 Central St. Robinson, one of  the first inductees into the Hall of  Fame,  was a major league catcher and, as longtime manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, won several National League pennants. The speaker will be Hal Thomas of Hanover, who has done considerable research on Robinson, the great-great-uncle of Thomas’ wife, Jane.  The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.