Jackie Robinson
Positions:
Second Baseman, Third Baseman and First Baseman
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-11 , 195lb (180cm, 88kg)
Born:
January 31 , 1919
in Cairo, GA
us
Died:
October 24 , 1972
in Stamford, CT
Buried :
Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY
High School: Muir Technical (Los Angeles, CA)
Schools: Pasadena City College (Pasadena, CA) , University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
Debut:
April 15, 1947
(Age 28-074d,
7,942nd in MLB history)
vs. BSN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 30, 1956
(Age 37-243d)
vs. PIT 4 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame : Inducted as Player in 1962.
(Voted by BBWAA on 124/160 ballots)
View Jackie Robinson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1947 season
Full Name: Jack Roosevelt Robinson
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