1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50 SGC VG 3....

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1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50 SGC VG 3. From the Adolph Herky Rupp Jr. Collection. Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson was both a baseball pioneer and a social rights activist. As a rookie with the Brooklyn Dodgers, he covered both fronts when he broke MLB's longstanding color barrier on April 15, 1947. His perseverance through a grueling season filled with racial taunts and disparaging remarks helped pave the way for future players of color to follow their own dreams of competing on the Major League level. Offered is a 1949 Bowman card that showcases the beloved hero. The reverse recounts parts of his first two seasons in the bigs, while the card front delivers Jackie wearing his Dodgers uniform sporting an ear-to-ear smile. This example of card #50 from the '49 Bowman set is found in Very Good condition with good color and terrific centering. Graded SGC VG 3.

More Information: The Adolph F. "Herky" Rupp Jr Collection.

Adolph F. "Herkie" Rupp Jr. was born into a world immersed in sports, as the sole offspring of the legendary basketball coach Adolph F. Rupp of Kentucky. This unique upbringing fueled a deep-rooted love for sports. At the tender age of 7, Herky found his calling in the form of sports card collecting, a hobby that he initiated by purchasing gum cards for mere pennies and nickels at his local Corner Grocery.

This childhood pastime swiftly evolved into a profound passion, spanning over the years, and culminating in a comprehensive and diverse collection. His trove features an array of cards from Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Goudey, Kahn, and Play Ball, along with local and region.

Herky focused on two primary goals within his collecting journey: the completion of his card sets and the continuous enhancement of his collection's quality. His unwavering enthusiasm and devotion to the hobby remained steadfast for an impressive 68 years until his untimely death from cancer in 2016. His legacy, however, endures in the remarkable collection he amassed, a testament to his love for sports and the art of collecting.