This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2014
If it wasn’t for A.B. Happy Chandler, Jackie Robinson may not have made it into the majors. As acting commissioner, Chandler would see the benefits of equality an change the Big Leagues as we know it forever. Happy remains an extreme rarity on baseballs & bats, but on this special bat Chandler would pen his name right next to Robinson’s imprinted signature. Along with Chandler, seven other Dodgers greats have signed this rare Jackie Robinson model bat in blue felt tip marker. Signors include: A.B Chandler, Don Newcomb “1949-1958, ROY 1949, Cy Young 56-MVP,” Johnny Podres “55 W.S MVP,” Elmer Valo “1957,” Randy Jackson “56’ 57,” Ralph Branca “1944-53,56,”Andy Pafko “Dodgers 1951-1952” & Clyde King “1944-1952.”Overall in fine condition & we guarantee this lot to pass PSA/DNA or JSA authentication, and full certification can be arranged for an additional fee (please contact us for further details).