Jackie Robinson was born January 31 of 1919. He was the son of Mallie and Jerry Robinson.
Jackie was the first African American person to play Major League Baseball. He is famously known for breaking the color barrier.
Jackie Robinson played his entire career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was primarily a second baseman although he played in the outfield and as a shortstop.
Robinson was the first player to win Rookie of the Year honors. Now, the award is named after him. In 1947, when he won the award, Jackson collected 175 hits, stole 29 bases, and posted a batting average of .297.
He won the MVP award in 1949. That year, he collected 203 hits, 124 RBIs, 122 runs, a .342 batting average, and 37 stolen bases.
The first time Jackie got caught stealing was in his fifth year as a player.
Jackie Robinson finished his career with 1,518 hits, 273 doubles, 947 runs, 734 RBIs, 137 home runs, and 197 stolen bases in 1,382 career games.
Robinson sadly died in 1972. Now, his number 42 is retired throughout baseball and is honored every year.