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Lot #1316
Roy Campanella

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One of the five black players signed by Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey before the 1946 season, he was the first catcher to break organized baseball’s color line.  Color vintage 3.5 x 3.75 magazine photo of Campanella taking a practice swing, signed in fountain pen. Photo is affixed to an identical size card, which is in turn affixed to a 5 x 5.75 white card. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. In fine condition, with some scattered light foxing to top right. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #339 - Ended November 12, 2008