December 5, 2013: Sports & Americana Auction
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This 22x28 half-sheet poster for the original release 1950 release of the biographical film starring baseball legend Jackie Robinson as himself. The film focuses on Robinson's struggle with the abuse of racist bigots as he becomes the first African-American MLB player of the modern era. Even during its release in the era of racial segregation, the film received critical praise and fared well at the box office. Poster is dominated by image of "The Pride of Brooklyn" Robinson sliding home in a Dodgers uniform. Smaller images of him appear at left and top center. Poster has been rolled and shows some scattered wear with 1" tears at right center and top right margins and creases as well. Fine overall, with strong color and bright and clean images area that arrives framed to a Very Fine appearance.
"The Jackie Robinson Story" Half-Sheet Movie Poster (1950)
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