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1947 Jackie Robinson Pinback "I'm Rooting for Jackie Robinson"
When Hall of Fame legend Jackie Robinson broke the Major League modern "Color Line" on April 15, 1947, at Brooklyn's Ebbets Field, he not only changed baseball, but changed American society. Yet during the 1947 season, the future of African Americans in baseball remained very much in doubt. Would Robinson succeed as a player? Would he succeed as a societal trailblazer? Of course, the answer to each question is a resounding "Yes," but no one knew this back in the 1947 season. The offered item is a thin metal button (with a diameter of .75") with a pin on the back that enabled the button to be worn on a fan's shirt or hat. The button features a black and white image of Robinson. Encircling the image is a red ring with letters that read "I'm Rooting For Jackie Robinson/Dodgers." Attached to the button is a red, white, and blue banner that descends about 2.5" below the button. Also hanging from the button is a small bat and ball. The miniature bat has some tiny paint loss, and the banner shows faded colors. People wearing Robinson buttons got their wish: Robinson had a tremendous rookie season He hit .297, stole 29 bases to lead the National League, scored 125 runs, and won the NL Rookie of the Year Award. He also helped to Dodgers to the NL pennant. Robinson's resounding success, as a player and as a civil rights pioneer, was a seminal event in America's history. The pin, in overall good condition, makes a wonderful remembrance, particularly in 2022, the 75th anniversary of his groundbreaking achievement. Going forward, the button should only increase in importance.
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