Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson's impact on the sport of baseball -- it's difficult for the youngsters of today to even get a grasp of what he meant, went through and did.
He not only broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he was also the National League Rookie of the year. In 1949 Robinson was selected the Most Valuable player of the year and also won the batting title that year.
Robinson's last game was in September 1956 at Ebbets Field. He had one run, a home run.
Robinson was traded to the New York Giants for the 1957 season, but had already planned to retire, therefore only playing for one Major League Baseball team during his career.
Robinson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1962.
Robinson's contribution to baseball will never be forgotten and has been celebrated every year since 2004. On April 15th, the anniversary of his Major League debut in 1947, all ballparks with scheduled games have ceremonies honoring Robinson.
In 2007 Ken Griffey, Jr. first asked to wear the number 42 and received special permission from Rachel Robinson. By 2009 all players and uniformed personnel wore the #42. It's always a bit thrilling to watch a game and see all the players wearing the same number honoring Jackie Robinson.
The number has been retired from all Major League baseball with the exception of Mariana Rivera of the New York Yankees who still wears the number with the family's blessings.
When he retires at the end of 2013, the number will only be worn on April 15th.
Note: The Life Magazine cover pictured above sold for $84. at the November 2012 auction held by Heritage.
Next >> Negro Baseball 1946 Yearbook
Negro Baseball 1946 Yearbook
This magazine is from Robinson's year spent in the Negro Leagues before his debut in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Issue is 32 black and white pages and also includes photos of other baseball greats including: Roy Campanella, Satchel Paige, and Don Newcombe.
Next >> Jackie Robinson Story Movie Poster
Jackie Robinson Story Movie Poster
This half-sheet poster for the original 1950 film starring Jackie Robinson as himself.
Next >> Jackie Robinson's Retirement Letter
After his last game with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956 Jackie Robinson was traded to the enemy -- the Giants for the sum of $30,000 and Dick Littlefield. At the time it was thought that was the reason for his retirement from baseball (not wanting to play for the enemy), but in this 1957 letter Robinson assures the Giants owner that is not the case.
According to later reports the Walter O'Malley - Jackie Robinson feud was the cause and the only reason the trade didn't happen earlier was the opposition of the Dodgers general manager, Buzzie Bavasi.
Next >> 1960's Jackie Robinson Single Signed Baseball
There's not much that can be said about this baseball that the picture doesn't show. It looks to be in amazing condition and is still in it's original box (see auction link).
Jackie Robinson's impact on the sport of baseball -- it's difficult for the youngsters of today to even get a grasp of what he meant, went through and did.
He not only broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he was also the National League Rookie of the year. In 1949 Robinson was selected the Most Valuable player of the year and also won the batting title that year.
Robinson's last game was in September 1956 at Ebbets Field. He had one run, a home run.
Robinson was traded to the New York Giants for the 1957 season, but had already planned to retire, therefore only playing for one Major League Baseball team during his career.
Robinson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1962.
Robinson's contribution to baseball will never be forgotten and has been celebrated every year since 2004. On April 15th, the anniversary of his Major League debut in 1947, all ballparks with scheduled games have ceremonies honoring Robinson.
In 2007 Ken Griffey, Jr. first asked to wear the number 42 and received special permission from Rachel Robinson. By 2009 all players and uniformed personnel wore the #42. It's always a bit thrilling to watch a game and see all the players wearing the same number honoring Jackie Robinson.
The number has been retired from all Major League baseball with the exception of Mariana Rivera of the New York Yankees who still wears the number with the family's blessings.
When he retires at the end of 2013, the number will only be worn on April 15th.
Note: The Life Magazine cover pictured above sold for $84. at the November 2012 auction held by Heritage.
Next >> Negro Baseball 1946 Yearbook
Negro Baseball 1946 Yearbook
This magazine is from Robinson's year spent in the Negro Leagues before his debut in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Issue is 32 black and white pages and also includes photos of other baseball greats including: Roy Campanella, Satchel Paige, and Don Newcombe.
- Size: 8.5" x 11"
- Condition: Good - Fine/VF
- Auction Date: March 2013
- Auction Link
- Auction Price: $265.65
Next >> Jackie Robinson Story Movie Poster
Jackie Robinson Story Movie Poster
This half-sheet poster for the original 1950 film starring Jackie Robinson as himself.
- Size: 22" x 28"
- Condition: Fine overall
- Auction Date: March 2013
- Estimated Price: $700. - $1000.
- Auction Link
- Auction Price: $506.
Next >> Jackie Robinson's Retirement Letter
After his last game with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1956 Jackie Robinson was traded to the enemy -- the Giants for the sum of $30,000 and Dick Littlefield. At the time it was thought that was the reason for his retirement from baseball (not wanting to play for the enemy), but in this 1957 letter Robinson assures the Giants owner that is not the case.
According to later reports the Walter O'Malley - Jackie Robinson feud was the cause and the only reason the trade didn't happen earlier was the opposition of the Dodgers general manager, Buzzie Bavasi.
- Heritage Auctions
- Chock Full O'Nuts Letter
- Auction Date: May 2008
- Auction Link
- Auction Price: $22,705.*
Next >> 1960's Jackie Robinson Single Signed Baseball
There's not much that can be said about this baseball that the picture doesn't show. It looks to be in amazing condition and is still in it's original box (see auction link).
- Heritage Auctions
- Auction Date: February 2013
- Auction Link
- Price Realized: $26,290.*
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