Item.H.47.Jackie Robinson autograph on 3x5 & 1947 Debut Newspaper

Jackie Robinson autograph on 3x5 & 1947 Debut Newspaper

Signed "Best Wishes Jackie Robinson"

NOTE: When I bought it in the 1980s, the seller had affixed a 1982 U.S. postage stamp of Mr. Robinson to the front of card. It appears that the autograph seeker had previously affixed a black & white magazine photo as well.

The back side of this index card - likely written by a young fan - reads: Dear Mr. Robinson, You are one of my favorite infielders. I hope you and Brooklyn have a great season this year. Please autograph the pictures I have sent you and send them to me. Please send me an autographed photo if possible. Your friend and fan, David Earley (Please autograph the other side of this card.)

His reference stating "I hope you and Brooklyn have a great season this year" would indicate that this 3x5 was signed sometime between 1947 and 1956.

JACKIE ROBINSON (Jan. 31, 1919 – Oct. 24, 1972) was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. He broke baseball's color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

Good condition! (estimated that this was signed by Robinson in the 1940s or '50s)

We have seen Jackie Robinson 3x5 autographs priced from $8,000 to $10,000. Our item is priced far less than that. Note that the price may occasionally be adjusted as the market dictates.

ALSO INCLUDED WITH THE AUTOGRAPH IS AN ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER DESCRIBING HIS HISTORICAL MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT ...

Utica Observer-Dispatch - April 12, 1947 ... Newspaper section includes pp. 5-6 ... Fair condition (several tears) - please see photo gallery

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