Robinson gil (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First edition. Octavo, red cloth, 250 pages, loss of 20% of the lower right of leaf 123/124 (a sectional title page only); also the front pastedown is frayed (very likely during binding - not affecting the hinges Introductory letter from William Howard Taft. The author's father, John Robinson was the third of four John Robinsons of a multi-generational circus family in the 19th and 20th centuries in the Midwest. They gave their name to a circus phrase to "John Robinson". This is a full account by a descendant who also performed. 30 Plates. Gil Robinson was literally born into the circus, the third generation of wagon-shows. He obtained the first elephant for display in the United States. So much more. Included are about 50 pages detailing Traveling Shows from 1865-1889.…

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 312 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

hardcover. Zustand: very good. First. 30 black & white plates. Small 8vo, red cloth (spine faded). Cincinnati: Brockwell, (1925). First Edition. Very Good.

Photos, 8 x 5.5, gilt decorated red cloth, 250 pp, extremities lightly worn and bumped, hinges loose, eps and prelims spotted, text block edges lightly soiled else a nice copy in a heavily torn, somewhat worn, soiled dust jacket with large piece missing from back cover. FIRST ED, IN SCARCE DUST JACKET.…

Rare Official National League baseball signed by 25 members of the 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed by Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Andy Pafko, Carol Erskine, Ralph Branca, and George Pfister. The signatures of Chuck Dressen, Pee Wee Reese, Dick Williams, Duke Snider, Billy Loes, and Preacher Roe have been deemed clubhouse versions. In fine condition. Housed in a custom acrylic display case. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA. From the collection of Steve Forbes. The 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers combined athletic dominance with cultural significance, and Jackie Robinson remained central to both dimensions of the teamâs identity. That season, Brooklyn captured the National League pennant, finishing four games ahead of the New York Giants, and showcased the leagueâs most formidable offense, leading the majors in home runs behind sluggers Gil Hodges (32), Roy Campanella (22), and Duke Snider (21). Within this high-powered lineup, Robinson continued to embody the clubâs dynamism, contributing speed, on-base skill, and competitive intensity, while also forming productive ties with newer teammates such as Andy Pafko, with whom he shared close on-field synergy, each scoring 19 runs. Although the Dodgers ultimately fell to the Yankees in a seven-game World Series, the 1952 campaign stands as a vivid example of Robinsonâs ongoing role in sustaining Brooklynâs excellence during the peak âBoys of Summerâ era.…

Rare Official National League baseball signed by 22 members of the 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed by Jackie Robinson in his last season, a rookie Don Drysdale, Roy Campanella in his second to last season, Pee Wee Reese, Gil Hodges, Carl Furillo, Don Newcombe, Jim Gilliam, Walter Alston, and more. The signatures of Charlie Neal, Duke Snider, Sandy Amoros, and Sandy Koufax have been deemed clubhouse versions. In fine condition. Housed in a custom acrylic display case. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA. From the collection of Steve Forbes. The 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers season marked the closing chapter of Jackie Robinsonâs storied tenure with the club, as Brooklyn once again asserted its dominance in the National League. That year the Dodgers edged out the Milwaukee Braves to capture the NL title, demonstrating the resilience of the âBoys of Summerâ core in a fiercely competitive late-1950s pennant race. In the World Series rematch against the New York Yankees, Brooklyn pushed the contest to seven games but ultimately fell short, underscoring both the enduring rivalry and the narrowing margins between the two teams. For Robinson, 1956 thus stands as a final emblem of his dual legacy: a veteran leader still contributing to championship-level baseball and a transformative figure whose decade with Brooklyn had permanently altered the social and athletic landscape of the sport.…

Rare Official National League baseball signed by 31 members of the 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers. Signed by Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Jim Romano, Carl Furillo, Dan Bankhead, Pee Wee Reese, and more. The signatures of Burt Shotton, Bobby Morgan, Milt Stock, Billy Loes, Gil Hodges, and Carl Erskine have been deemed clubhouse versions. In near fine condition. Housed in a custom acrylic display case. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA. From the collection of Steve Forbes. In the 1950 season, Jackie Robinson remained both a central athletic force and a symbolic cornerstone of the Brooklyn Dodgers as the club solidified its post-integration identity. Robinsonâs performance that yearâ"batting .328 with 14 home runs and 81 RBIsâ"underscored his continued status as an elite all-around player who combined power, average, and competitive intensity. His contributions were embedded within a broader team surge defined by standout feats from teammates such as Duke Sniderâs 22-game hitting streak and Gil Hodgesâs historic four-home-run game on August 31.…