Love Me Some Jackie Robinson

[invest]

I can't believe I forgot about my Tim Carroll art. Love this original I bought from Tim.

Troy

[guy3050]

IMG_0548 (1) by Guy Bourque, on Flickr

[brian1961]

Justin, your array of the great warrior is very, very moving. I love them. I had never seen the QUICK magazine JR cover before. Would you mind telling me what month/year it's from? Again, superb variety, which I find intensely appealing.

Guy, I love your display. The JR check, with the letter of authenticity from dear Rachel Robinson herself is priceless. Well done, my friend.

Troy, your 48/49 Leaf Gum specimen is dazzling. That is not my favorite card of Jack, but when it looks as good as yours, with its extra crisp focused picture, and near centered image, well, the card really sparkles. A centerpiece? You better believe it, mate! Thanks for taking the time to load it up and share with us.

---Brian Powell

[midmo]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Justin, your array of the great warrior is very, very moving. I love them. I had never seen the QUICK magazine JR cover before. Would you mind telling me what month/year it's from? Again, superb variety, which I find intensely appealing.

Thanks Brian. The Quick magazine is from October 6th, 1952. It's pretty common and can be found cheap on ebay. I love the cover and small size so I think it's a nice pickup.

[brian1961]

Your most welcome, Justin. Great collection

Thanks for the info on the QUICK magazine with JR. I am so glad it's from 1952--one of the greatest World Series ever fought. Close games all. Jackie slugged a home run in his first at bat in game 1. I should try to get a nice copy. Though the same photo was used by Topps to craft their 1954, I love the cover nonetheless because it looks unique in itself, and so timely with its preview of the Series.

By the by, Justin, I don't know if you're aware of this, but the 1952 World Series game films may all be found on YOUTUBE. These films are wonderfully done Kinescopes of the actual TV broadcasts, and then were sent overseas to our dear soldiers fighting the Korean War. Honestly, they are a time capsule opened up. Jack had a good Series that year, as I'm sure you're well aware of. I liken it as a nostalgic dream wish to see Jackie Robinson and the rest of the Boys of Summer Dodgers play again, watching the exact same telecast as those privileged to have a television that fall of '52. Treat yourself to watching it if you haven't. Prepare your favorite hot dogs and beverage, and enjoy! The Brooks may not have won, but it was see-saw all the way through the end of game 7. The Yanks had to bleed profusely to win this one!

Nuf' said. ----Brian Powell

[ALR-bishop]

55 & 56 Topps Hocus Focus



Topps 1973 53 Reprints

[Exhibitman]

Hocus-Focus!! OT but fun: Anyone want to guess at why I am unhappy w/my PSA graded boxing subset?