On this day in 1947, Jackie stole home for the first of 19 times.
Jackie Robinson broke the color line in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He also earned a reputation for stealing bases and getting lots of clutch hits.
He was voted Rookie of the Year in 1947: .297 batting average, .383 OBP and 29 stolen bases.
Overall, Jackie hit .311 and a .409 on base pct over 10 years with the Dodgers.
He played in the 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1955 and 1956 World Series.
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