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Lot 419
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Lot Number: 419
Description: Rare Jackie Robinson single signed baseball with significant April 29, 1946 Minor League dating. Toned baseball of official quality with vestiges of manufacturer's stampings visible having been signed in black ink on sweet spot by Robinson. Signature rates 7/8 out of 10 and has period stenciling beneath, "April 29, 1946". The date corresponds to a Minor League baseball contest between Jackie's Montreal and the Baltimore Orioles. Montreal won the game behind Jackie's stellar play going three for three with a double and four runs scored. Ball itself exhibits evident game use with a light clear coat and a small circular area of surface damage to one panel likely from display stand. While impossible to fully corroborate it is very likely that the offered baseball was used and signed in the game during Robinson's historic professional baseball debut season with the Montreal team. Includes full LOA from JSA: Ball: VG, Signatures: EX-MTEstimated Price Range: ($10,000-$20,000)
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