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Lot # 811: 1955 Jackie Robinson Handwritten Letter - "I Would Like to Help Others as Well as Myself" (PSA)

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Item was in Auction "2023 Spring Classic",
which ran from 4/2/2023 7:00 PM to
4/22/2023 10:00 PM



Two-page handwritten letter (on each side of a single sheet), undated on "The Brooklyn Dodgers" letterhead, signed by Jackie Robinson. Although the letter is undated, it is accompanied by the original mailing envelope that is postmarked "Mar 4 1955." In his letter, written while he was in Florida during spring training, Robinson writes to promoter Ted Worner regarding a few unspecified projects. In part:

. . . I am sure you understand that anything I go into has to have tremendous potential. . . . I am still up for the idea but cannot rush the other things I have unless enough interest is stirred to make me see the possibilities. The thing we will have to do is make a couple of test cases and then see where we are going. I will talk to you more when I get into N.Y. but you must in the meantime show me more than talk. . . . I would like to help others as well as myself so whatever has the greatest potential will be my work. . . .

Signed simply "Jack." Both the signature and text are scripted in blue ink and grade 9/10. The letter (7.25x10.25") displays two horizontal folds, as well as a few light creases and tiny areas of discoloration. In Very Good condition overall. The envelope (7.5x4") remains in Good condition, with a few small tears. Full LOA from PSA.

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