An outstanding athlete at UCLA, where he played baseball, basketball, and football, Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson was the first African American to play in the modern major leagues-and the first elected to the Hall of Fame™ (1962). Admired for his aggressive style of play and team leadership, he was Rookie of the Year (1947) and NL MVP (1949). His lifetime batting average was .311. Highlights of his career appear on the back of this ornament.

Description

4th and Final in the series.

On ornament: JACKIE ROBINSON. Year-dated: '97.
Career highlights (on back):
- First African-American Player in Major League Baseball™ 1947
- NL Rookie of the Year 1947
- NL Batting Champion and MVP 1949
- Elected to the Hall of Fame 1962

  • Artist: Dill Rhodus
  • Released: 1997
  • Retail Price: $12.95 USA
  • Material(s):
  • Dimensions: 3.375" dia.
  • SKU: QX6202
  • Produced in: China
  • Production Date(s): 

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Description

4th and Final in the series.
On ornament: JACKIE ROBINSON. Year-dated: '97.
Career highlights (on back):
- First African-American Player in Major League Baseball™ 1947
- NL Rookie of the Year 1947
- NL Batting Champion and MVP 1949
- Elected to the Hall of Fame 1962

  • Artist: Dill Rhodus
  • Released: 1997
  • Retail Price: $12.95 USA
  • Material(s):
  • Dimensions: 3.375" dia.
  • SKU: QX6202
  • Produced in: China
  • Production Date(s): 

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Jackie Robinson




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This series celebrates the great American pastime and features a different, legendary player each year.