[Eric72]

I've gotten back on the 1956 set building kick. Card #30, Jackie Robinson, was a recent eBay pickup.

This is a mid-50s classic that I'm thrilled to have. It would be the last card of the Dodgers great issued during his career. While his skills had diminished somewhat, it's hard to tell from the action photo. Robinson is shown sliding into the plate, apparently having just stolen home. It was a fitting way for Topps to capture the excitement Jackie brought to the game of baseball.

Additionally, the back of this card has a very interesting cartoon panel. For starters, it mentions the Brooklyn Dodgers' one and only World Series Championship. Topps credits Robinson for his fine play; however, they chose to draw a rather unusual image of the 6-time All-Star.

Is it just me, or does anyone else think the main subject of this cartoon looks like Babe Ruth?