This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/23/2015
On April 15, 1947, in one of the most anticipated events in baseball history, Jackie Robinson donned his Brooklyn Dodger uniform, trotted out to the field against the Boston Braves and, in one fell swoop, obliterated the color line that had barred black players from playing major league baseball. Much has been written about the impact of that day and Jackie's role in everything from sports in America to the dawning of the civil rights era, but suffice it say that no single baseball player in our history had as much impact on our country and in our culture than Jackie Robinson. Commensurate with his place in history, collector demand for Jackie Robinson single signed baseballs continues to escalate.
This Robinson single signed baseball is certainly in the upper tier condition examples we've handled. The OAL(Cronin) ball is signed on the panel below the sweet spot "Best Wishes Jackie Robinson" in 7-8/10 looking blue ball point pen. The ball itself has lightly toned over the years with a few small very light stains, however the overall eye appeal remains strong. Excellent single signed baseball from the iconic Brooklyn Dodger Hall of Fame Legend.
Full LOA from PSA/DNA.