When the dodgers signed robinson, they heralded the end of racial segregation. Jackie robinson signed cut psa encapsulated pristine. This is a valuable look into the first season that jackie robinson played for the dodgers. Jackie robinson jack roosevelt robinson, 191972, american baseball player, the first africanamerican player in the modern major leagues, b. This inscription is dated to february 9th, 1962, the same year robinson was inducted into the national baseball hall of fame. A nice association and inscription by the first african american to play in major league. Joe louis and jackie robinsons pittsburgh story the undefeated. Rowan with jackie robinson published by random house, ny 1960.
I am jackie robinson by brad meltzer author autographed hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Over 10 seasons, robinson played in six world series and contributed. Jackie robinson roy campanella signed dodgers adress book page beckett bas. After his discharge, he struggled with drug problems. List of books and articles about jackie robinson online. May 12, 2020 the book describes simply for its young readers the daunting challenge robinson faced. Jackie robinson signed and inscribed first day cover.
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Jackie robinson memorabilia, autographed jackie robinson. Offered here is a hardcover copy of robinson s 1960 book wait till next year. Jackie robinson an intimate portrait easton press rachel signed. Jan 23, 2020 robinson has signed this book in blue pen and inscribed to mrs carlton savage with best wishes. Jackie robinson recently has been inspiring blacks all over, especially jane who loves baseball, so jimmy will often lie slightly if jackie did not have such a great game in order. Jackie robinson had an older brother, matthew, who won a silver medal. Jack roosevelt robinson january 31, 1919 october 24, 1972 was an american professional baseball player who became the first african american to play in major league baseball mlb in the modern era. Jackie robinson appears as a committed, ambitious, sometimes difficult young man able to grapple with apartheid in the us, retain his considerable dignity, excel both on and off the baseball diamond, and pay a large price in terms of inordinate stress and the far too early breaking down of his once magnificent body. Jackie robinson became the first black player in the major leagues in 1947, signing with the brooklyn dodgers. Limited quantities available order your ed henry autographed book. Jackie robinson past sports and collectible auctions. Jackie robinson is a once in generation person and ballplayer.
Pictured is the exact signed item and authentication you will receive. Among the players rickey signed were jackie robinson, left, and roy campanella. In the book he starts out playing college but works his way up to a minor league team. Highly significant and rare publication signed and inscribed by baseball icon jackie robinson during the year of his passing. Lot detail 1939 college yearbook signed by jackie robinson. In march 1951, the recipient of this book, eve, presented it as a gift to a friend of hers, as noted by her lengthy inscription on the page following robinson s signature.
Jackie robinsons first major league contract with the. This book will add a whole new dimension to robinson s already aweinspiring legacy. Now, a new book about pittsburghs unrecognized influence on black america connects the city with two more giant personalities. Find great deals on ebay for jackie robinson autograph and jackie robinson signed. Jackie robinson, a foursport athlete, endured a lifetime of prejudice, yet he continued to play the game. Navy in 1946 when jackie robinson was signed to the dodgers baseball organization. He was serving in that position when this book was inscribed by robinson. When this rare book first came out in 1949, it was officially as told by jackie robinson to wendell smith. During his time playing for them he went through struggles like being hit by the pitchers, things thrown at him from the fans. What is the value of a jackie robinson signed baseball card. Yes, jackie and branch are both still heroes long after their deaths. Dec 12, 1991 arnold rampersads biography of jackie robinson is the monthly selection for the baseball book club for december 2018. Jackie robinson played second base, primarily, for the brooklyn dodgers 19471956 and finished his career with 1,518 hits, 7 home runs, 734 rbi and a.
Jackie robinson in mlb autographed baseballs for sale ebay. Wait till next year, the story of jackie robinson vg 1960 1st ed. Jack roosevelt robinson was born in cairo, georgia in 1919 to a family of sharecroppers. The story of jackie robinson cowritten with carl t. The bestselling autobiography of american baseball and civil rights legend jackie robinsonbefore reggie jackson, before hank aaron, baseballs stars had one undeniable trait in common. Shedding light on a fathers remarkable collection of an autographed jackie robinson photo and signed mickey mantle tv script at the peak of his popularity. Rampersad, who has also written biopics of langston hughes and ralph ellison, was selected by robinsons widow rachel to tell his story some twenty years after his passing.
According to the company auctioning the contracts, 10 percent of the final price will be donated to the jackie robinson foundation, which provides college scholarships for students of color. Journalist and baseball lover ed henry reveals for the first time the backstory of faith that guided jackie robinson into not only the baseball record books but the annals of civil rights advancement as well. Signed and inscribed drake, read and follow these rules and you will do well. They were the only black family on their block, and the prejudice they encountered only strengthened their bond. Get your jackie robinson signed memorabilia today by choosing from signed jerseys, baseballs, photos and more. Sharon robinsonjackie robinsonsigned bookstealing home. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from psa and richard simon. Rickey, who called the move baseballs great experiment, knew that the player.
Now, rabinovitz has cowritten a childrens book, always jackie, just the way robinson signed his letters to ronnie. Shop jackie robinson an intimate portrait easton press rachel signed autograph book mlb autographed miscellaneous items and more authentic. Mar 16, 2020 jackie robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the american major leagues during the 20th century. His mother, mallie robinson, singlehandedly raised jackie and her four other children. Robinson an intimate portrait easton press rachel signed autograph book. Rachel robinson has personally hand signed this book on the inside page with a blue ink pen. No other internal writing or marks, save the store stamp of lords sport shop of montreal under robinson s signature on the ffep. The autobiography of the first major league africanamerican player, written one year after his national league rookie season grobani 848. In 1997, robinsons number 42 was retired by all major league baseball teams.
He enrolled in the army in search of a disciplined environment, served in the vietnam war, and was wounded in action on november 19, 1965. This is a very unique thrice signed jackie robinson item, all signed when he was establishing his future. Dec 01, 2010 who was jackie robinson by gail herman. Boldly signed by jackie robinson and the coauthor carl t.
Nov 21, 2014 shedding light on a fathers remarkable collection of an autographed jackie robinson photo and signed mickey mantle tv script at the peak of his popularity. I never had it made the autobiography of jackie robinson. Sharon robinson jackie robinsonsigned book stealing home1997 1st edit softback. While two if his signatures are bold, blue jack robinson varieties, the third is signed and inscribed wishing you the best life can give sincerely jack robinson. In 1997, robinson s number 42 was retired by all major league baseball teams. Over 10 seasons, robinson played in six world series and contributed to the. I never had it made is robinson s own candid, hard. Robert edward auctions 1950 jackie robinson signed book. Jackie robinsons battles for equality on and off the baseball field jack roosevelt robinson was born january 31, 1919, in cairo, georgia, to a family of sharecroppers. Jackie robinson and the integration of ball turning points in history by simon, scott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I never had it made is robinson s own candid, hardhitting.
Branch rickey signed jackie robinson based on the recommendation of smith, who was searching the negro leagues for a player with the right temperament and mentality to withstand the inevitable rancor that would. From this humble beginning would grow the first baseball. Official pony league baseball signed in black ink, best wishes jackie robinson. A baseball icon, his number was retired across mlb in 1997. Jackie robinson breaks the color barrier americas library. In 1945, baseball policies separating black and white players changed forever when brooklyn dodgers general manager branch rickey signed a contract with jackie robinson that would bring him into the major leagues. Get the best deals on jackie robinson baseball mlb original autographed items when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on jackie robinson in mlb autographed baseballs when you shop the largest online selection at. Sharon robinsonjackie robinsonsigned book stealing home1997 1st edit softback. Smith and robinson worked together, across many platforms, to ease robinson and other black players transition to the major leagues. A remarkably fresh copy of the scarce hardcover book, neatly signed in ink on the ffep by jackie robinson, the author of my own story as told to wendell smith. Jackie robinson autographed book, baseball has done it. Lot detail 1948 jackie robinson autographed and inscribed to al.
Robinson broke the baseball color line when he started at first base for the brooklyn dodgers on april 15, 1947. Jackie robinsons story is not only a compelling drama of heroism, but also a template of the african american freedom struggle. Unfollow jackie robinson signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Robinson has signed this book in blue pen and inscribed to mrs carlton savage with best wishes. Jackie robinson signed 1957 personal bank check psa. Jackie robinson s story is not only a compelling drama of heroism, but also a template of the african american freedom struggle. Signed and inscribed drake, read and follow these rules and you will do.
Rachel robinson signed autographed becoming jackie robinson. This should give you a general idea of what value you are looking at. Sharon robinson jackie robinson signed book stealing home1997 1st edition. Jackie robinson, the first black athlete to play major league baseball, joined the brooklyn dodgers on april 15, 1947, a date now famous as jackie robinson day. Offered here is a hardcover copy of robinsons 1960 book wait till next year. Smith was a great africanamerican sports writer who not only followed the integration of professional baseball in 1946 but played a major role in bringing about its occurrence. Cut has been hand signed in blue ink pen by jackie robinson d. Jackie robinson and i became friends in the spring of 1952, friends almost by default. Jackie robinson baseball mlb original autographed items for sale.
Jackie robinson signed book jan 23, 2020 one of a kind. Robinson would begin his play that year with the dodgers minor league team in montreal, canada. He broke the baseball color line when the brooklyn dodgers started him at first base on april 15, 1947. Most valuable player series, jackie robinson, first edition signed. Jackie robinson autograph value collectors universe. Jack roosevelt robinson was elected to the national baseball hall of fame in 1962. Jackie robinson was the first africanamerican to play in major league baseball. Reese was still finishing up his world war ii military tour in the u. Mar 12, 2020 the bestselling autobiography of american baseball and civil rights legend jackie robinsonbefore reggie jackson, before hank aaron, baseballs stars had one undeniable trait in common. First edition, softcover issue, of jackie robinson s autobiography as told to reporter wendell smith, inscribed on the title page. He famously broke the color line of major league baseball mlb when he appeared on the field for the brooklyn dodgers on april 15, 1947.
The man who hired jackie robinson the new york times. A towering athletic talent, robinson s greater impact was on preparing the way for the civil rights reform wave following wwii. Baseball jackie robinson images psa autographfacts. No other internal writing or marks, save the store stamp of lords sport shop of montreal under robinsons signature on the ffep. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light shelfwear. A towering athletic talent, robinsons greater impact was on preparing the way for the civil rights reform wave following wwii. Jackie robinson signed baseballs, photos, check, postcards, books, cards and more.
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