【Rare】 MLB Major League Jackie Robinson Official Baseball Hardball 1997

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This item was stored at home for a long time by my late father.
It is unknown if it was actually used.
This is a 50th anniversary ball commemorating Jackie Robinson, who was promoted to the Major Leagues in April 1947.
This is an American League ball.
As it is nearly 30 years old, both the ball and the case show signs of age-related deterioration.
★★The images may appear whitish due to fluorescent lighting, but in reality, the entire ball has a yellowish discoloration.

★The English text in the image translates as follows:
▪️Text at the top
• OFFICIAL BALL AMERICAN LEAGUE
• Gene A. Budig PRES. (PRES. is an abbreviation for President)
▪️Logo area at the bottom
• Jackie Robinson 50TH ANNIVERSARY

This ball is an official American League ball created in 1997 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut (1947), the first Black player in the Major Leagues.

About Jackie Robinson:
• Player characteristics: An all-around player excelling in running, hitting, and fielding. He possessed aggressive baserunning skills, solid batting technique, and a strong mentality to achieve results even under harsh discrimination.
• Career statistics: In 10 seasons with the Dodgers, he had a career batting average of .311, 137 home runs, and 197 stolen bases. He achieved significant success, winning Rookie of the Year (1947) and the Season MVP (1949).
• Historical achievement: In 1947, he broke the color barrier as the first Black player in modern MLB. Through non-violence and outstanding play, he overcame prejudice, and his jersey number 42 is retired across all Major League teams in honor of his great achievements.

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