November 19, 2020: Fall Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/19/2020
Here’s an amazing piece for an autograph collector or a signed rookie card collector. This is the only true rookie card of baseball’s first African-American representative and hero to all. You cannot say enough about the importance of this man or this card. As a result of Jackie Robinson’s contribution, the game of baseball is a better one today, showcasing players from all over the globe. The card itself is VG with uniformly rounded corners, but exhibiting bold colors with no creases. The signature is blue ballpoint pen and dates to 1971 or 1972 so it was signed very close to when Robinson passed. The rarity of this signed card can’t be overstated. It’s only one we’ve ever seen and there are only two examples on PSA’s population report. A truly unique gem and will soon be one of the cornerstones of a world class collection. This single, which is No. 79 in the set, arrives slabbed and authenticated by BAS.
Jackie Robinson Signed 1948 Leaf RC No. 79 (BAS)
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