2021 April Premium Card Auction Ending April 24
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/24/2021
Graded EX-MT+ 6.5 by PSA. Hall of Famer, in an enviable Rookie Card depiction. Among a total of nearly 1,400 copies recorded in PSA’s census reporting, fewer than ten percent have been placed at a higher, unqualified tier. Jackie Robinson was one of the most memorable figures ever associated with the game, and inspiring stories, in abundance, exist about all facets of Robinson's career. The pioneer's rookie cards are viewed as important cornerstones in any accomplished card collection. One of Robinson's debut pieces is among the keys in the intriguing baseball series produced by Leaf Gum Co. in 1948-49, a notably scarce post-war issue. The offered example of that seldom-seen treasure will fit nicely in any nostalgic assembly. All four of its corners are well-formed and sharply pointed, and the reverse-side text is boldly printed on the issue's grey-colored cardstock. A significant, sought-after card, in Excellent to Mint-plus condition.