Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE On and off since 2018 I have conducted extensive research to determine the purpose behind this photo. I have gotten assistance from archivists, authors, baseball historians, museums, the Hall of Fame and dozens of libraries throughout the country. There were many theories floated and pursued but all resulted in dead ends. What my research has led me to, and the consensus of several who assisted me, is that this photo was likely created for promotional purposes on a project that was never pursued—a project that was designed to cultivate African American culture or an anti-racism campaign. The images used for each of the nine players are from very early in their careers between 1947 and 1950 and in most cases are tied to different photographers. The absence of credit to those photographers along with the lack of attributing the photo to any particular event or product suggests that permission for distribution was not granted. The nine players in the photo happen to represent the only nine African American players in MLB during the 1950 season. I just located a three-page article in the October 1950 Our World magazine (see scans and not included in the sale of this photo), which was written in July 1950, called “Negroes In The Big Leagues” by Al White. This article focuses on the nine African American players who were in the MLB during the 1950 season. For those who do not know, Our World magazine was published specifically to and for an African American audience from 1946 to 1957. At that time there was no other publication that made as much effort for African Americans on a local or national level to promote and inform them on all aspects of contemporary issues. It is my belief, and likely something I will never be able to prove, that this photo was created by Our World Magazine as a form of publicity or promotion for African Americans in baseball, but also for the African American culture and for one reason or another was never pursued. Please see the article the People In Sports column called, “Is Organized Negro Baseball On The Way Out?” from the June 6, 1951 issue of People Today magazine (not included in the sale with the photo). It is clear from both articles that promoting African Americans in the MLB was gaining traction. In 1950 there were nine players and by 1951 there were more than twice that playing in MLB or in the minors getting ready to be called up. I feel this photo has tremendous hobby and cultural significance. As for this semi-glossy 11x14 type 1 original photograph, no costs were spared to produce it. It is printed on very heavy photographic paper. It has a clean blank back. While the photo itself has some condition issues, given the missing stock in the upper left and the edge tears and creases, the subject matter and very high quality of printing make up for that. This is not the only example of this photograph that exists. I have seen several others and most of those were in 8x10 format and all have sustained significant wear from handling or poor method of storage. Payment must be made immediately. All items are fully insured through Collectibles Insurance Services.All ungraded cards are 100% guaranteed to grade unless otherwise stated.
Price: 750 USD
Location: Canoga Park, California
End Time: 2024-12-15T03:36:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Player: Jackie Robinson
Sport: Baseball
Year: 1950
Size: 11x14in.
Original/Reproduction: Original
Team-Baseball: Brooklyn Dodgers
Vintage: Yes
