More than just a ballplayer, Jackie Robinson was a promise for a better tomorrow. Naturally, the publishing industry was eager to promote him, and here’s a promising pair of results. Presented are (2) 1947-1950 magazines with Robinson cover photos, with:



9/47 Ebony magazine (VG) from Robinson's MLB rookie season, This vintage magazine was aimed at the African-American community, and surviving copies are relatively few in number.



6/50 Select Publications Sport Life Vol. 3, #4, also from Robinson's active playing days. A pleasing level of preservation has earned this magazine a CGC grade of (5.0), with “Off-White to White Pages” noted on the label. Opening Bid $100.