Lot # 83: Historically Significant 1947 Jackie Robinson PSA Type I Encapsulated Wide World Photos 7” x 9” Image -Taken April 10, 1947 - Montreal Royals vs. Brooklyn Dodgers Exhibition Game - Dodgers Officially Announce Robinson to be the FIRST MLB Negro Player

Category: Photos

Starting Bid: $500.00

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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 83)
Historically Significant 1947 Jackie Robinson PSA Type I Encapsulated Wide World Photos 7" x 9" Image –Taken April 10, 1947 - Montreal Royals vs. Brooklyn Dodgers Exhibition Game - Dodgers Officially Announce Robinson to be the FIRST MLB Negro Player

This captivating April 10, 1947 image portrays the immortal Jackie Robinson donning his Montreal Royals uniform for an exhibition game against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field, and resides as one of the most historically significant Jackie Robinson photos on the planet. It was this iconic day that the Dodgers renowned General Manager Branch Rickey announced that the Dodgers had purchased the contract of Jackie Robinson to officially break the Major League color barrier, revolutionizing Professional baseball and America forever! From the first day he spoke of Robinson, Rickey made it perfectly clear he was "seeking a black ballplayer with great talent and personal character" and that Jackie was his man. Indeed, after announcing Jackie Robinson would join the Dodgers for opening day on April 15, 1947 as their starting first baseman, Jackie would wear his Montreal Royal uniform for the final time against Brooklyn on this historic April 10, 1947 day.

In fact, the following day (April 11, 1947), Robinson would trade in his Royal's uniform for Brooklyn Blue, starting at first base in another exhibition game played against the New York Yankees. It is with no surprise that Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson's collectibles continue to skyrocket every day, especially in lieu of the historic "42" box office smash that opened the floodgates to an already lucrative Jackie Robinson collectibles market. This awe-inspiring 7" x 9" black & white image depicts the great Robinson in his Montreal Royals uniform for the final time as he greets the myriad of enthralled fans who came out to Ebbits Field to witness this hallowed event. You can literally feel the excitement of Jackie's new fan base as they passionately reach over the rail to either shake his hand or even convince the new Dodger star to script an autograph on any possible paraphernalia they can provide him.

The extremely well-centered image portrays remarkable contrast and crystal-clear clarity, with a few stray border wrinkles barely visible to the naked eye. No 73-year could photo could possibly emanate finer aesthetics, with the verso revealing the prominent WIDE WORLD PHOTOS credit stamp, the critical Friday, April 11, 1947 date stamp (game was played on Thursday, April 10, 1947), as well as a penned notion reading "Fans Congratulate Robinson". This museum worthy masterpiece truly captures the moment for on a go-forward basis, the immortal Jackie Robinson would wear a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform throughout the remainder of his highly celebrated professional career. Encapsulated as an Original Type I photo by PSA, it depicts breathtaking aesthetics and stands as a sheer testament to Jackie Robinson's embodiment of courage that will surely echo for eternity! - PSA Type I Encapsulation

MIN BID $500
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