October Legends Closing October 27,2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/27/2018
Hall of Fame second baseman Jackie Robinson has signed this publicity photograph in black pen. Robinson, the 1947 Rookie of the Year, played 10 seasons for the Brooklyn Dodgers, winning the 1949 National League MVP trophy and making six NL All-Star teams. Robinson hit for a .311 average over the course of his career, which came to an end after the 1956 season. Robinson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
This photograph measures 5 x 7 inches, and shows Robinson leaning over a NBC microphone. Robinson is dressed in a sharp suit, with a watch poking out from under the left sleeve. Robinson has signed this photograph in black pen, inscribing “Best wishes Marilyn” above his signature. This photograph comes in a 11 x 12.5 inch frame. A LOA from PSA/DNA accompanies this item, with the authentication company grading Robinson’s signature an excellent NM 7 (C76262).