<P> Robinson had an exceptional 10 - year MLB career . He was the recipient of the inaugural MLB Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 , was an All - Star for six consecutive seasons from 1949 through 1954 , and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949 -- the first black player so honored . Robinson played in six World Series and contributed to the Dodgers ' 1955 World Series championship . </P>
<P> Robinson had an exceptional 10 - year MLB career . He was the recipient of the inaugural MLB Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 , was an All - Star for six consecutive seasons from 1949 through 1954 , and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949 -- the first black player so honored . Robinson played in six World Series and contributed to the Dodgers ' 1955 World Series championship . </P>
when did jackie robinson get the mvp award
when did jackie robinson get the mvp award
1949
1949