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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson led Major League Baseball several times in stolen bases and double-plays. He tied with one other player for the most double-plays by a second baseman. He also holds the field percentage record for a second baseman. His first record was set in 1951.
1947 was when Jackie breaks the color barrier
Jackie Robinson was the first player to break the Major League Baseball "Color Barrier". He broke the barrier wearing the number 42 which is now retired for all of Major League Baseball. The only player left wearing it is Marino Rivera of the New York Yankees. Jackie Robinson broke the barrier with The Brooklyn (now L.A.) Dodgers
Jackie Robinson