1948-1949 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson Rookie SGC VG/EX 4

Sold For:

$17,400

Year:

1948

Auction:

2022 June

Lot #:

3

Category:

Prewar Baseball - 1930s and 1940s Cards

Graded VG/EX 4 by SGC. Pleasing example of this classic rookie card featuring Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson. The 1948-1949 Leaf Bubble Gum card of Robinson is one of the most popular, striking, and classic of all his cards. The offered example has vibrant colors, light corner wear, and centering toward the right. Boldly printed reverse displaying a bit of excess print. This is an attractive example of one of the icons of postwar Hall of Fame card collecting. Reserve $10.