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Jackie Robinson ends his playing career...
Jackie Robinson ends his playing career...
Item # 721144
January 06, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 6, 1957
* Jackie Robinson announcement - Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st Negro MLB baseball player (retirement)
The top of page 13-C has a four column heading: "The Well-Kept Secret Is Out; Jackie Quitting" with photo. (see images)
Complete with all 50+ pages, Small binding holes along the spine slightly affects the Robinson report, generally in nice condition.
AI notes: In January 1957, Jackie Robinson, the trailblazing baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, officially announced his retirement from professional baseball. After a ten-year career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson had established himself as one of the greatest players in the game, earning six consecutive All-Star selections, the 1949 National League Most Valuable Player award, and helping lead the Dodgers to the 1955 World Series championship. His retirement marked the end of an era not only in sports but also in American social history, as Robinson had become a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, using his fame to advocate for racial equality and justice both on and off the field. Following his retirement, Robinson pursued a career in business and continued his activism, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering athlete and social leader.
Category: The 20th Century
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