Love Me Some Jackie Robinson
 

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Jackie Robnson
 

Jackie with a couple friends.

Jackie Robinson
 

Another with friends

Beautiful cards!

great stuff!

Those are all just awesome.

I am not a huge fan of the modern bat and jersey cards, but even those are cool!

Robinson
 

another

Robinson
 

another. sorry about the other cards. I photograph cards as I acquire them. Putting them in order is always on my to do list.

Robinson
 

Stephen,

You should post your 1948 leaf.

Rob

Great stuff guys!

Great stuff! I think the '53 Topps Jackie is my favorite of any card he's appeared. Possibly even in my top 10 favorite BB cards period. To me a very iconic card.

Awesome cards fellas. I don't think I have ever seen an "ugly" Jackie card.

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Here's some more of the rare / super tough ones:

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and here's the card that started my Jackie collection... first ever Jackie I ever owned:

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Shaun,

Sweet Bond Bread set. :)

Thanks Bob!

BEAUTIFUL RAW JACKIE!!

Honestly Shaun you now have me beat on the Jackie front as I had to sell a bunch to pay for my new house BUT i'll be back!!! haha

So beautiful!

I hear you! We just bought a house in September. Collecting budget has definitely taken a major hit!

Anyone looking to buy a nice raw Jackie? I know this isn't the B/S/T section, but it is available for the right offer. It will likely end up in my ebay store shortly. If it doesn't sell, I'll just enjoy the view, and hope you guys do also.

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Thank you!

My humble crew. I love seeing those heavy hitter cards well beyond my reach. That SGC 52T is a beauty.

The signed Rachel card accompanies the photo I have somewhere.

Dodgers at Boston on August 18, 1951 Robinson's 14th hr and 26th double

Still kicking my butt I didn't grab that pin first, Jeff! Don't know what I was thinking?:(

Great Jackie collections everyone. That Bond bread collection is over the top!:cool:

This is my only contribution. Someday I'll get it graded/slabbed.

Great stuff! Some lesser known ones:

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This Type I 1947 World Series photo is one of my favorites

Mike, I love your action photo, period. Scooter Rizzuto really got "the heave ho" the clean, hard way!

My contribution to this worthy thread is an image made by our esteemed member, Chris De Bono. He snapped a photo of the four fantasy 1954 Wilson Franks cards that I crafted in conjunction with my book on immediate postwar regional-food issues, NEVER CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN. Probably not worth mentioning, but the pesky white dot above Jack's eyebrow in his pinkish-lavender Wilson is a dust speck, as Chris assured me!

Among the sets I love are the '54 Wilsons. At only twenty cards, most players are not included; it was simply an all-star starting line-up from each league, with a manager. I decided to add Jackie Robinson and Mickey Mantle to his respective squad, with two versions of each. Had lots of fun creating them, backsides and all!

Hope you feel they were worth a nice glance. To be sure, very few Jackie Robinson cards were produced during his short, but mighty career.

Thanks all for your own postings. Keep 'em coming!

Happy New Year to you all. ----Brian Powell

Can't go wrong with Jackie. Here's some of mine...

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Very nice! :)

Love em!

My only Jackie
 

Here is my only Jackie Robinson. Its one of my centerpieces. Love it

Troy

Not a card, but still Jackie
 

I can't believe I forgot about my Tim Carroll art. Love this original I bought from Tim.

Troy

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Justin, your array of the great warrior is very, very moving. I love them. I had never seen the QUICK magazine JR cover before. Would you mind telling me what month/year it's from? Again, superb variety, which I find intensely appealing.

Guy, I love your display. The JR check, with the letter of authenticity from dear Rachel Robinson herself is priceless. Well done, my friend.

Troy, your 48/49 Leaf Gum specimen is dazzling. That is not my favorite card of Jack, but when it looks as good as yours, with its extra crisp focused picture, and near centered image, well, the card really sparkles. A centerpiece? You better believe it, mate! Thanks for taking the time to load it up and share with us.

---Brian Powell

Thanks Brian. The Quick magazine is from October 6th, 1952. It's pretty common and can be found cheap on ebay. I love the cover and small size so I think it's a nice pickup.

Your most welcome, Justin. Great collection

Thanks for the info on the QUICK magazine with JR. I am so glad it's from 1952--one of the greatest World Series ever fought. Close games all. Jackie slugged a home run in his first at bat in game 1. I should try to get a nice copy. Though the same photo was used by Topps to craft their 1954, I love the cover nonetheless because it looks unique in itself, and so timely with its preview of the Series.

By the by, Justin, I don't know if you're aware of this, but the 1952 World Series game films may all be found on YOUTUBE. These films are wonderfully done Kinescopes of the actual TV broadcasts, and then were sent overseas to our dear soldiers fighting the Korean War. Honestly, they are a time capsule opened up. Jack had a good Series that year, as I'm sure you're well aware of. I liken it as a nostalgic dream wish to see Jackie Robinson and the rest of the Boys of Summer Dodgers play again, watching the exact same telecast as those privileged to have a television that fall of '52. Treat yourself to watching it if you haven't. Prepare your favorite hot dogs and beverage, and enjoy! The Brooks may not have won, but it was see-saw all the way through the end of game 7. The Yanks had to bleed profusely to win this one!

Nuf' said. ----Brian Powell

55 & 56 Topps Hocus Focus

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Topps 1973 53 Reprints

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Hocus-Focus!! OT but fun: Anyone want to guess at why I am unhappy w/my PSA graded boxing subset?

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C'mon PSA, pick a direction and stick with it!

Just got this one in the mail.

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I love your '50 Bowman, Guy. You selected a beauty---extra crisp picture registry, deep, rich colors, with nary a print spot; I love it. You did real well. Congratulations, Guy, and thanks for sharing your joy with us!

---Brian Powell

Thanks Brian ,

I am very happy with this card , the photo in the Ebay listing did not do this card justice , I'm hoping to add to my Jackie collection in the next few months , and then explain why I collect Jackie , and the connection between Jackie , his wife Rachel and members of my family in the spring , summer and fall of 1946 . I will start a Thread here on Net54 once I add a few more pieces to my collection

Judging by your location, I can't wait! Congrats on a stellar card.

Such great stuff on here guys. This '48 Leaf will always be memorable for me, as it was the first card I ever purchased on the Net54 BST.
Thanks to fellow Minnesotan Pete Sycks for this "Gateway Card", that has only led to harder and more expensive card abuse... :D

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Guy, I too am looking forward to your thread. Take all the time you need, and I wish you the very best in your pursuit of those cards you wish to add to your Jackie Robinson collection beforehand.

A thought just occurred to me. I devoted the far majority of a chapter from my book on immediate postwar regionals to Mr. Robinson. Entitled Never Cheaper By the Dozen, a few of my customers have purchased my book solely for a particular chapter, but I know that's usually a stretch for collectors. Furthermore, the book is an E-book on a CD, to be read by inserting it into the disc drive of your computer or laptop. I just thought since you are a strong Jackie Robinson fan, you would enjoy this chapter; however, I also wanted you to know of its format. My feedback has been sparse, but positive nonetheless. I won't hound you, but thought I should at least mention it.:)

Take care, my fellow collecting warrior. ---Brian Powell

Appropriate Day For This
 

Jackie at the Martin Luther King, Jr. All-Star Classic,.Snagged this with my own hand in March 1970 at Dodger Stadium. MLB stars of every color. Field level and there was a section between us. The usher at the top of his aisle wouldn't let me down, so I went back to my seat, thought a moment, and cut across the middle of the aisle that separated us (stepping on the occasional foot as I went but telling people what I was after and they were general very good about it!).

I scrapbooked it from the program he signed it in - hence the brown background. Still manage to have held onto ticket stub too.

RARE Jackie Robinson Game ticket 1949 Apr 8th Brooklyn Dodgers @ Atlanta Crackers
 

RARE Jackie Robinson Game ticket and the only known example PSA Slabbed
this was Game 1 of 3 games played
Picture is of Game 1 and news clipping from the game
1949 Apr 8th Brooklyn Dodgers @ Atlanta Crackers
this was the 1st Integrated sporting even in the deep south played in Atlanta
Atlanta was the Home of the Ku Klux Klan and prior to the game there were death threats made towards Jackie

The game pitted the all-white Crackers against the integrated Brooklyn
On April 8, 1949, the Brooklyn Dodgers came to Atlanta to play a three-game series with the Atlanta Crackers. The games were televised locally and featured two black players, Jackie Robinson and Roy Campenella. It was the first integrated professional baseball game in Atlanta.
Jackie Robinson drove in two runs as The Dodgers won 6-3
Rare ticket to a very important Game ,

I'm looking forward to reading this story as well.

Very nice cards, ZZ!

Jackie ARRRGH
 

I've never seen this card before. Very cool!

Recently picked up this 1953 RPPC

Thanks Shaun.

It's for sale, if you're interested. There are 4 in the PSA population report, and only one graded higher.

Just had PSA reholder this one.
James

Not a card but still Jackie
 

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Thanks to Stephen for helping me date and authenticate this and thanks to Andy Sandler for helping me make the deal

My Latest , low grade with no paper loss , I'm happy

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The 1955 All American Sports Club set has several sheets of strip-style cards. I wasn't aware that PSA slabbed them until relatively recently. There are key pre-RCs in some sports, including Bill Russell (though misidentified in the checklist and PSA has slabbed the wrong card as Russell). Here is an example of a sheet with basketball, boxing and football players:

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Star-Cal in envelope.

That's a very nice one. I have a PSA Authentic Jackie 1952 Star Cal; I don't think that PSA has any number-graded of these when they include the envelope. didn't realize that BGS provides number grades for them...that one is very sharp too, much sharper than the one I have...

rare J Robby card
 

How about this rare bird..1955 Topps blank back J. Robby...don't think Ive ever seen one

This was my first big card of my 1954 Topps set years ago so it means a lot to me. Not the best condition, but I like it all the same.

Great thread by the way, some really fantastic pieces shown.

Great Stuff, Guys!

My only graded Jackie:

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My pleasure! Glad I could help and give back. It's a beauty.

A few more pickups and a group picture

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Together

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Jackie
 

Awesome cards fellas. Here is the best of my Jackie collection. Great thread.:D

I have had this card for over 40 years in my collection. I am finally starting to send some of my collection to PSA, SGC and Beckett. To say I am excited about the grade would be a huge understatement. I love looking at all these Robinson’s!!

Such vibrant color on your 56, Mike. That's just a beautiful card.

Couldn’t pass this up for 8 bucks. Glad to have it and will add it to the Robinson collection.

Today is Jackie Robinson Day across the Major Leagues ,I am happy to have aquired this 1951 Topps Brooklyn Dodgers team card , it is the only card that Jackie appeared on in 1951 , I now have a card from every year he played with the Dodgers 1947-1956 , here is my collection....

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Jackie
 

No need to talk I guess...

I love this card. One of my all time favorites.