"On Jan. 23, 1962, the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) voted Brooklyn Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Robinson received 77.5% (124 of 160) of all the ballots cast, earning him enshrinement in his first year of eligibility. Cleveland Indians great Bob Feller (93.8%) was also voted in, marking the first time in MLB history that two players were elected in their first year on the ballot."
"Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball when he debuted for the Dodgers on April 15, 1947. He took home National League Rookie of the Year honors that season, and in 1949 was named NL MVP after hitting .342/.432/.528 with 16 home runs, 124 RBIs and 37 stolen bases. Robinson spent the entirety of his 10-year career with the Dodgers, batting .311/.409/.474 with 137 home runs, 273 triples, 734 RBIs and 197 stolen bases."
"The Pasadena, Calif., native was a six-time All-Star and part of the 1955 Dodgers World Series championship team. Robinson had his No. 42 jersey retired by the organization on June 4, 1972, and five years later his iconic No. 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball. All players and on-field team personnel wear Robinson's famed jersey number each year on April 15."
Jackie Robinson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Jan. 23, 1962 after receiving 77.5% (124 of 160) of BBWAA ballots in his first year of eligibility. Bob Feller was also elected that year; both were inducted July 23, 1962. Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier with his April 15, 1947 Dodger debut, won NL Rookie of the Year and the 1949 NL MVP. He spent ten seasons with Brooklyn, batting .311 with 137 home runs, was a six-time All-Star and part of the 1955 World Series champions. The Dodgers retired his No. 42 in 1972 and MLB retired it in 1977. Robinson retired after a Dec. 13, 1956 trade to the New York Giants to pursue business.
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