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Biography

The short bio from the Helmar-R319 card back: The first thing you notice about Jackie is his blazing speed, unusual for a man that weighs 195 pounds. He’s also quick in the field, whether he’s playing second, third, or first base. He started with the Kansas City Monarchs for two seasons before signing with the Montreal Royals for the 1946 campaign. It was a rip-roaring year, and Jackie batted .349 with 40 stolen bases. The rise to the Dodgers and fast company the following year did little to slow him down. In fact, he was the difference that enabled Brooklyn to take the crown. In 1949 he batted .342 and swiped 37 bases, with the team taking honors once more.

Stats

Birth Date: January 31, 1919
Birth Location: Cairo, GA
Death Date: October 24, 1972
Death Location: Stamford CT, USA
Weight: 195 lb
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Bats: R
Throws: R
Debut Date: April 15, 1947
Final Game Date: September 30, 1956
Years Played: 10
Games Played: 1,382
At Bats: 4,877
Runs: 947
Hits: 1,518
Doubles: 273
Triples: 54
Home Runs: 137
RBIs: 734
Stolen Bases: 197
Base on Balls: 740
Batting Average: 0.311
Position: Second Baseman