Yearbook, Sept. 19: Jackie Robinson's ROY
September, 19, 2012
9/19/12
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Patrick Dorsey | ESPN.com
Sept. 19, 1947: On this day 65 years ago, Jackie Robinson continued his historic campaign, becoming Major League Baseball's first-ever Rookie of the Year just months after breaking through to become its first modern-day black player.
Robinson was rewarded a car and much more for his special 1947 season, which saw the 28-year-old post an .810 OPS, lead the league in stolen bases, and help get the Brooklyn Dodgers to the World Series.
Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty ImagesJackie Robinson against the Boston Braves in 1947.
AP PhotoJackie Robinson at Ebbets Field in 1947.
Mark Rucker/Getty ImagesJackie Robinson, with wife Rachel, accepting the new-car prize awarded the Rookie of the Year.
Robinson was rewarded a car and much more for his special 1947 season, which saw the 28-year-old post an .810 OPS, lead the league in stolen bases, and help get the Brooklyn Dodgers to the World Series.
Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty ImagesJackie Robinson against the Boston Braves in 1947.AP PhotoJackie Robinson at Ebbets Field in 1947.Mark Rucker/Getty ImagesJackie Robinson, with wife Rachel, accepting the new-car prize awarded the Rookie of the Year.
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PlaybookPatrick Dorsey is a Playbook editor. He has worked for the Web and newspapers, had a cup of craft service coffee in film school, and played in one Division III golf tournament (he shot 105).
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