Period-Signed 1952 Berk Ross Jackie Robinson PSA VG-EX 4, PSA/DNA Auto 8 - Pop One, None Higher - From The Golden Age Collect...

Description

Period-Signed 1952 Berk Ross Jackie Robinson PSA VG-EX 4, PSA/DNA Auto 8 - Pop One, None Higher - From The Golden Age Collection. Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson was an inspirational player who possessed the athletic prowess as well as the mental fortitude that was necessary to propel him to great heights on the baseball diamond. Originally a Negro League player with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945, Robinson was selected by Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey to make MLB history. It was on April 15, 1947, when Jackie broke the league's longstanding color barrier and inked his name in baseball. By starting at first base that day for the Dodgers, Robinson quite literally changed the face of the game, opening the doors of opportunity for other players of color to follow their own dreams of one day playing in the Major Leagues. Though he suffered great adversity and derogatory comments aimed at him by those against allowing African-Americans to share the playing field, Robinson persevered. His 10-year career with the Dodgers culminated with Jackie's well-deserved induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

From the relatively obscure 1952 Berk Ross set comes this mid-grade example of Robinson's card, which shows him leaping high to snare a fly ball. The card exhibits deep colors, good centering and a flawless reverse. But what propels this rarity into another dimension of collectability is the gorgeous signature that's scrawled across the top. Robinson signed this '52 specimen during that era and inked his autograph in powerful blue ink. Graded PSA VG-EX 4 with a certified PSA/DNA Auto 8. According to the PSA Pop Report, this is the only autographed card graded VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT with none rated higher.

More Information: The Golden Age Collection
Heritage Auctions is honored to introduce to the sports collectibles marketplace one of the finest collections of vintage signed sports cards ever assembled. This remarkable collection was meticulously cultivated by a single passionate visionary over many decades, with nearly every piece bearing a signature that matches the vintage of its medium. At the core of the collection is a breathtaking run of signed cards spanning several years from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, widely regarded as the golden age of post-war sports cards. It includes complete or near-complete signed sets from many of the most coveted baseball issues of the period, including 1948-55 Bowman and 1952–1955 Topps runs. Also included are 1948 Bowman Basketball and seldom seen autographed football sets, such as 1948-55 Bowman, 1948 Leaf, and 1950s Topps sets. Each set is a masterclass in curation. In addition to iconic stars and Hall of Famers, there are countless cards bearing period signatures that are incredibly tough to find, either due to the short lives of the players or the relative obscurity of their careers. For set collectors and autograph purists alike, this grouping represents an unfathomable opportunity.

The collection's strength lies in its harmony of condition, completeness, and character, which is an homage to the pure intentions of its creator. With impeccable provenance and a once-in-a-generation level of aesthetic quality, this collection is a celebration of the intersection of sport, history and the spirit of collecting, offering pieces that transcend the hobby and enter the realm of legacy.


Guide Value or Estimate: $50,000 - up.

View Certification and Population Details from PSA