1948-1949 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson Rookie PSA EX-MT+ 6.5

Sold For:

$39,600

Year:

1948

Auction:

2023 Fall

Lot #:

1371

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards

Graded EX-MT+ 6.5 by PSA. Tremendous high-grade example of this classic rookie card of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson. The 1948-1949 Leaf card of Robinson is one of the most popular and striking of all his cards. Leafs are often encountered with many condition problems (excessive toning, general wear from fragile paper stock, soft corners, centering issues, and print lines), and collectors also have to deal with the wildly varying degrees of print quality that characterize the set. It is easy to see why 1948-1949 Leafs are one of the most difficult of all issues to collect in high grade. The offered card is a great rarity in terms of condition and quality for any Leaf, let alone Jackie Robinson, one of the key Hall of Famers in the set. The offered example has bright colors, outstanding registration, strong corners with light touches of wear, and centering toward the left. The reverse is clean and free of staining and excess print. This is an exceptionally attractive example of one of the icons of postwar Hall of Fame card collecting, and in the eyes of many, Jackie Robinson's most desirable baseball card. This classic card is rarely found in such high grade. Opening Bid $10,000.