Jackie Robinson

(1947 - 1956)

jjjjjJackie Robinson was born Jack Roosevelt Robinson on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia. In 1947, he became the first African American man to play Major League baseball. He played second base with the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-1956. During that time he led the Dodgers to 6 World Series. During his baseball career he stole 197 bases. He was the National League stolen base leader for 2 years. In 1962, he was the first African American man to be voted in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jackie Robinson died October 24, 1972 in Stamford, Connecticut.

 

Career Statistics

Games
At-Bats
Runs
Hits

Doubles

Triples
Home Runs
Walks
Strike outs
Average
RBIs
1,382
4,877

947
1,518
273
54
137
740
291
.311
734

 

National League Rookie of the Year - 1947

National League Batting Champ - 1949 (hitting .342 and driving in 124 runs)

National League MVP (most valuable player) - 1949