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What positions did Jackie Robinson play during his Major League Baseball career?

Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers for 10 seasons, from 1947 to 1956. During that time he played as an infielder and an outfielder. In 1947, his rookie year in the major leagues, he played every game as a first baseman. Robinson played the vast majority of games from 1948 to 1952 at second base. During the next three seasons, he split his playing time between third base and left field. In his final season as a professional, Robinson mostly played at second and third base.