1947 JACKIE ROBINSON (HOF) BROOKLYN DODGERS "CONGRATULATIONS" CLASSIC BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$792.43
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
1.25". Curl has apparent name of photo copyright holder "©Baker MGT Service, 122 N. 50th St., Phila." In addition, curl has name of button maker "Phila. Badge Co." Great photo of Robinson in Dodgers uniform. Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut on April 15, 1947 for Branch Rickey's Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American ballplayer in the modern Major Leagues. Robinson would go on to win the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1947 and would follow that up with an NL MVP award two years later, in 1949. Robinson would finish his career with a .311 batting average along with 137 home runs, 734 RBI's, 947 runs scored and 197 stolen bases. Robinson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Tiny tan age dot on rim at 4:00. Trace of surface wear upon magnification. Button remains glossy and w/strong red color, no fading of the lettering. VF. A desirable Jackie button. Paul Muchinsky Collection Book Example.
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