Lot # 82: 1949 Jackie Robinson “Batting Image” Used for His Iconic 1950 Bowman #22 Subject - PSA Type I Encapsulated Barney Stein/Dodgers Photo – Measures Approx. 8” x 10”

Category: Photos

Starting Bid: $1,000.00

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Item was in Auction "Spring Rarities Auction 2020",
which ran from 5/6/2020 12:00 PM to
5/30/2020 7:00 PM




(LOT 82)
1949 Jackie Robinson "Batting Image" Used for His Iconic 1950 Bowman #22 Subject - PSA Type I Encapsulated Barney Stein/Dodgers Photo – Measures Approx. 8" x 10"

Jackie Robinson "mania" is spreading rampant throughout the hobby and why not! No one would argue that one of our Nation's most iconic moments ever was when the immortal Jackie Robinson broke the Major League's color barrier in 1947, courtesy of the unbridled courage portrayed by both Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers legendary General Manager Branch Rickey. That monumental occurrence changed not only baseball forever, but more significantly a racially divided country that unknowingly thirsted for such and epic occurrence to discourage a myriad of Americans from the senseless bigotry ruling a majority of their lives. It is with no surprise that Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson's collectibles continue to skyrocket every day, especially including some of his high-end PSA Type 1 original photos that have ably assisted in elevating a surging photo market.

One of those extremely momentous Jackie Robinson images is presented here, an outstanding PSA Type I encapsulated Barney Stein 1949 photo of Jackie Robinson revealing his classic batting swing as he dons his Brooklyn Dodgers home uniform, with the iconic Ebbets Field residing as a perfect backdrop. Most significantly, this just happens to be the EXACT image that was used for Jackie's renowned 1950 Bowman #22 baseball card that exhibits the same illustration in lithographic color. Sophisticated photo collectors are actively pursuing original images used for that respective player's sports card issues, with these highly coveted photos achieving staggering price tags each and every day. Even further enhancing the desirability and value of this esteemed offering are its world-class aesthetics that have stubbornly defied "Father-Time". Measuring approximately 8" x 10", this image portrays the finest imaginable contrast and resolution imaginable as the immortal Jackie Robinson completes his mighty swing.

Near-perfect centering between four bright white borders, a gleaming surface, and no glaring blemishes are additional highlights that place this museum worthy marvel at a pinnacle level. A few border wrinkles and faint scratches are barely visible to the naked eye, and the flipside includes some later-issued date stamps (stemming from typical news service re-use) and a newspaper clipping sporting the same obverse side image. Interestingly enough, this 1949 image was taken during the season that would ultimately be Jackie's only MVP campaign. earning the award via his 124 R.B.I.'s, 37 stolen bases, remarkable defensive play and claiming the National League batting title with a stellar .342 mark. That said, what could possibly be more rewarding than claiming ownership of a historically significant Jackie photo issued during his only MVP season and eventually chosen as the hallowed image to place on his 1950 Bowman subject! - PSA Type I Encapsulation & PSA Type 1 LOA

MIN BID $1,000
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