Jack Roosevelt Robinson Career Statistics:
Batting Average: .311
Stolen Bases: 197
Strikeouts: 291
RBI: 734
Runs: 934
Hits: 1518
Walks: 740
Errors: 117
Home Runs: 137
Games Played: 1382
At Bats: 4877
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As far as i know, he was just like any other African American boy growing up in his time. He probably had parents who were involved in the Civil Rights Movement, as well as himself. He would have idolized two Baseball players-one negro league, one major league. I know he loved the game of football too. If you want deep info, read a short biography. There are many books written about him.
Jackie Robinson began his baseball career with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League in 1945 after being discharged from the Army. He signed with the Dodgers after the season, played with the Montreal Royals of the International League in 1946 and began his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Robinson spent his entire MLB career, 1947-1956, with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Maybe you're getting Robinson confused with Roberto Clemente.
Jackie Robinson won the Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 when he was with the Brooklyn Dodgers and in honor of him, the Rookie of the Year Award was called the Jackie Robinson Award in 1987. He won the NL MVP Award in 1949 and he was selected to the All Star Team in 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953.
Jackie Robinson retired from baseball at age 37 on January 5, 1957
For his major league career (1947-1956) Jackie Robinson hit 137 home runs.