Last living member of 1948 WS champion Indians upset he hasn't heard from team

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The oldest living Yankee also happens to be the only surviving member from the last Cleveland Indians team to win a World Series title, the 1948 club that beat the Boston Braves in six games.

But Eddie Robinson, 95, says he is not too pleased with his old team from northeast Ohio, mainly because he hasn't heard a peep from the Indians organization amid the euphoria of current Cleveland manager Terry Francona guiding the Tribe to the 2016 Fall Classic to face either the Cubs or Dodgers.

Robinson was the starting first baseman on that '48 Indians team — which featured Hall of Famers Larry Doby, Satchel Paige (both Negro Leagues stars), Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, Joe Gordon and player-manager Lou Boudreau. The Texas native Robinson played an integral role in the World Series run.

"That's the funny thing about it. I haven't heard a damn word from Cleveland. Not a word," Robinson told the Daily News Thursday from his home in Fort Worth, Texas. "I'm disappointed. It just seems like they would want to talk to any member of the '48 team, let the press talk to them. I don't understand it. Maybe they'll get in touch with me."

If no calls come, Robinson says he will still root for the Indians, and he adds that he is "really impressed" with Francona's managerial skills. Robinson played with Francona's father, Tito, in Baltimore for the 1957 season.

"I'm pulling for the Indians. Who knew at the beginning of this season that (the Indians) were even going to be a contender?" says Robinson. "Maybe it's their year."

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