1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson ROOKIE #79 PSA 7 NRMT

Jackie Robinson’s 1948 Leaf rookie card celebrates his first two years in baseball. Most trading card companies traditionally manufactured cards in the middle of the year while the current baseball season (April-October) was still active. As a result, the back of most cards discusses the players’ accomplishments in the prior season. Leaf manufactured this set after the 1948 season ended because the back of the card commends Robinson for breaking the color line in baseball and winning the Rookie of the Year award in 1947, but it also includes his final stats for the ‘48 season. Leaf might have printed them late since so much of the country’s industry was preoccupied with supporting the military’s effort in World War II during this decade. The 1948 Leaf set ranks alongside sets like 1952 Topps baseball as the most respected in the industry. The color scheme and image of Robinson in this PSA 7 example look fit for a museum, resembling a high-end painting. With only 2.9% of the 1,876 example of this card assessed by PSA earning a higher mark, this offering stands as a work of art worthy of any sports card collection. Learn more about the icon's life, career, and cards in our Guide to Jackie Robinson Baseball Cards: https://www.fanaticscollect.com/definitive-guides/a-guide-to-jackie-robinsons-baseball-cards The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 04/28/2025.