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1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson Rookie PSA 6 EX-MT
JACKIE LEAF ROOKIE!!! The immortal Jackie Robinson may not be the greatest statistical player ever, but his breaking the MLB color barrier in 1947 is one of America's most earth-shattering events! Hobbyists scramble to collect Jackie's high-end baseball cards, and one of them is offered here, his 1948 Leaf rookie card in a fine PSA 6 EX-MT holder. What else can we say about this immortal Hall of Famer that hasn't already been said? He won an MVP, led the Dodgers to six pennants, stole bases, hit for average and power, fielded his position flawlessly, and, like Ty Cobb, was as fiery a competitor the game has ever seen. The immortal Jackie Robinson's 1948 Leaf rookie card easily stands as his most treasured cardboard artifact. His classic portrait pose turns back the clock to when this courageous legend changed America forever, and like most examples, it does reveal a somewhat off-registered image.

Most significantly, the exalted illustration portrays near-perfect centering between four off-white borders, and it's surely no secret that finding an extremely well-centered 1948 Leaf Jackie is an excruciating task. Spotted toning, subtle corner wear consistent with the grade, and the lack of any obtrusive surface flaws complete this cardboard treasure that has rightfully earned its 6 assessment. Incredibly, Robinson's remarkable skill sets are overshadowed by his godly stature, with Jackie's momentous 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers contract marking an end to the unjust suppression of talented African-American ballplayers for some 75+ years. This most historic incident has sparked the skyrocketing value of Jackie's 1948 Leaf subject, with a PSA 6 fetching nearly $100K and a PSA 7 miraculously exceeding the $400K mark. These pricing points clearly substantiate the notion that no Robinson cardboard subject stands as a finer testament to his unparalleled legacy than a stellar '48 Leaf example!

MIN BID $10,000
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