A historic person in the history not only of sports but also of the United States, Jackie Robinson broke the baseball “color line” when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. When the Dodgers signed Robinson, they heralded the end of racial segregation in professional baseball that had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880s.During his 10-year MLB career with the Dodgers, Robinson won the inaugural Rookie of the Year Award in 1947, was an All-Star for six consecutive seasons from 1949 through 1954, and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949—the first black player so honored. Robinson played in six World Series and contributed to the Dodgers' 1955 World Series championship. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

Presented is a Jackie Robinson signature and inscription on a government postcard. The first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era, Robinson has inscribed “Best Wishes Jackie Robinson” in blue pen. The front of this card is not addressed has the red stamp “THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS” with a “2 CENTS UNITED STATES POSTAL CARD” stamp on the upper right corner. This card displays even toning and has been encapsulated by PSA/DNA (83479668) and graded AUTHENTIC. Also included in this lot is a ticket stub from July 13, 1951. The Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-6 at Ebbets Field. This ticket stub has been encapsulated by PSA (22285427) and has been graded AUTHENTIC.

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