"Along with being voted MVP, Robinson's early career with the Dodgers included a Rookie of the Year Award. Robinson appeared in 156 games during his MVP campaign, hitting .342/.432/.528 with 16 home runs, 12 triples, 38 doubles and 124 RBI. His 156 games played, .342 batting average and 37 stolen bases all established new career highs, which held as such once Robinson retired."
"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. He ranks ninth on the Dodgers' all-time batting average leaders list, and 13th all-time in doubles and stolen bases. Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962 and is honored every year on April 15 when all players in the Majors wear his iconic No. 42 jersey."
Jackie Robinson was named the National League MVP on Nov. 18, 1949, becoming the first African-American player to win the award. He played 156 games that season, hitting .342/.432/.528 with 16 home runs, 12 triples, 38 doubles and 124 RBI, and led the majors with 37 stolen bases while winning the NL batting title. The 1949 season began a six-year All-Star run. Robinson spent his entire 10-year career with the Dodgers, finishing with a .311/.409/.474 line, 137 home runs, 734 RBIs and 197 stolen bases. His No. 42 is honored every April 15 and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962.
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