Jackie Robinson had 197 career stolen bases in Major League Baseball.
Robinson’s speed was central to his impact as a player. He led the National League in stolen bases twice, in 1947 and 1949, and stole a career-high 37 bases during his 1949 MVP season. That year, he also won the batting title and helped the Brooklyn Dodgers reach the World Series.
His 197 steals came during a 10-year MLB career with the Dodgers, from 1947 through 1956. The total includes 19 steals of home, a daring part of his baserunning reputation. Robinson’s aggressive style helped inspire the modern emphasis on speed, pressure, and taking extra bases.
A common mix-up is confusing his 197 MLB steals with his totals from the Negro leagues and minor leagues. The quiz’s figure refers to his official major-league career total.