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A 1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson card, which is the only true rookie card of the sports icon.Jackie Robinson 1948 Leaf

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          This is the only true rookie card of baseball's first African-American representative and hero to all. You cannot say enough about the importance of this man or this card. As a result of Jackie Robinson's contribution, the game of baseball is a better one today, showcasing players from all over the globe. He endured racist taunts and hate mail long before the likes of Hank Aaron and Ken Griffey, Jr. stepped onto the field. In 1947, Robinson would immediately make an impact by coming away with the NL Rookie of the Year Award at the age of 28. Two years later, in 1949, Robinson would have his finest year by hitting .342 (a league-high) with 203 hits, 124 RBI, 122 runs scored and 37 stolen bases. This card, in addition to being one of the keys to the Leaf set, is also one of the issue's more difficult cards. It usually suffers from poor print quality and color. Black print defects can severely hinder the eye-appeal in the light background, and the background itself often exhibits a faint or dull yellow color. Even though Robinson would put up impressive numbers in his brief MLB career, it was his everlasting impact on the game and society that makes this card such an important piece.