Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary Baseball

Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary baseball (1947-1997). On Rawlings Official American League ball. This commemorative baseball honors the legendary athlete who broke baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947, when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson's groundbreaking career spanned ten seasons, during which he earned Rookie of the Year honors, was named to six All-Star teams, and won the National League MVP award in 1949. He finished his career with a .311 batting average and 137 home runs, while stealing 197 bases with remarkable speed and intelligence on the basepaths. Beyond his on-field achievements, Robinson's courage and dignity transformed professional baseball and American sports forever. This 50th anniversary edition celebrates his enduring legacy as both an exceptional athlete and a civil rights pioneer whose impact extended far beyond the diamond.

Condition: Excellent. Slightly discolored from age, stamp clear and unfaded. See image for full details.