Jackie Robinson Rookie?

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Posted By: Joe D.

Both the Leaf and the Bowman were printed and distributed in 1949.

So, they are

both

the rookie cards.

If both were printed and distributed in the same year... why would one be considered the rookie and not the other?


Now.... which one is the true rookie - and by true rookie, I mean the

better

rookie card?



I would like to submit the following as evidence (hello Jeff):

Exhibit A

Checking the PSA Pop Reports.... it seems there is a 1949 Bowman that came from the 'Jackie Robinson Estate' - yet there is no Leaf.... I repeat - no Leaf.... (did I mention Jackie Robinson had a Bowman - but no Leaf?)
.
So.... Jackie held it dear.... must have considered it his own rookie card - and that is good enough for me.


Exhibit B

Red is beautiful as noted in the 'I see red people' thread






P.S. I am ignoring Ted's and others evidence of the 1947 Bond Bread cards because that information does not support my argument.