Jackie Robinson: Quick Facts
Jackie Robinson is a MLB baseball player. He was born on January 31, 1919
Facts
| Also Known As | Jack Roosevelt Robinson |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1919 • Georgia |
| Died | October 24, 1972 (aged 53) • Stamford • Connecticut |
| Awards And Honors | retired number • Baseball Hall of Fame (1962) • Most Valuable Player (1949) • six-time All-Star • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1962) • Rookie of the Year Award • 1x batting champion • 1x MVP • 1 World Series championship |
| College | Pasadena City College (Pasadena, CA); University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Height/Weight | 5 ft 11 inches, 195 lb (180 cm, 88 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | April 15, 1947 |
| Last Game | September 30, 1956 |
| Jersey Number | 42 (1947-1956, Brooklyn Dodgers) |
| Position | second baseman, third baseman, and first baseman |
| At Bats | 4,877 |
| Batting Average | 0.311 |
| Hits | 1,518 |
| Home Runs | 137 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.409 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.883 |
| Runs | 947 |
| Runs Batted In | 734 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.474 |
| Stolen Bases | 197 |
Top Questions
How many hits did Jackie Robinson have?
Jackie Robinson had 1,518 hits in his career.
How tall was Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson was 5 ft 11 inches, 195 lb (180 cm, 88 kg).
Where was Jackie Robinson born?
Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, United States.
What was Jackie Robinson's batting average?
Jackie Robinson had a career batting average of 0.311.
What position did Jackie Robinson play?
Jackie Robinson played second baseman, third baseman, and first baseman.
How many home runs did Jackie Robinson hit?
Jackie Robinson hit 137 home runs during his career.
When was Jackie Robinson born?
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919.
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