how will Jackie Robinson Day jerseys be sold?

[bigjimsguitars]

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Here's the link for the Dodgers:

http://dodgers.auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/feature.d2w/report?wl=51310409&smidx=2&sig0=sort&sig1=search&sort=term&search=LAD

[cordovacollector]

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Nice reminder, Nate! Larry Doby was here in MN for the 1st Jackie Robinson Day. It was an honor just to shake his hand. I felt it was too obtrusive to ask for an autograph since he was willing just to talk ... then someone else came along with a ball for him to sign. I was soooo glad cuz then I got one out too.

I had been sitting down at my seat when a Twins "higher up" came down to my seat and said, "I did NOT tell you that Larry Doby in up in Box XXX. I could get fired if I told you Larry Doby is in Box XXX." What a thrill!!! I have photo of him throwing out the first pitch that day and Mrs. Jackie Robinson was there for the retiring of the number 42.

Larry Doby went through every bit as much as Jackie Robinson ... just in the AL and a few weeks later. We all owed him a debt too. RIP, Larry, and thank you!

[ndevlin]

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probably for some of the same reasons columbus is given credit for discovering america or edison for inventing the light bulb.

the immensely unpopular and risky decision to actually "break the barrier" was made by dodgers president branch rickey. it was made irrespective of robinson. it had to have been given that robinson had no authority to make such a decision; he was playing in the negro leagues when rickey got the idea and subsequently signed him to the dodgers' farm team with the intent to use him to eventually break the barrier. had robinson not even existed, it still would've been broken that year as rickey was intent on it and certainly had no shortage of highly talented black players to choose from at the time. rickey simply would've found another player to do it. on the other hand, had rickey not existed, it wouldn't have been broken that year and may not have been for many years to come.

none of this is meant to take away from robinson's impressive accomplishments or the struggles he overcame. it'd simply be nice for the MLB to give an ounce of credit to the man who actually came up with the idea and implemented it rather than seemingly given the entire credit to robinson. while robinson certainly took more lumps for it, the actual decision to cross that threshold was rickeys' so in my mind he deserves most of the credit.

rudy.

Lets not forget about Larry Doby too. He came in just after Robinson did and he gets absolutely no love at all. Its too bad.

[pietraynor]

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Dodgers have listed several on MLB.com including Manny Ramirez. Jay.

[HH]

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I think the Chris Young is bench-worn, since I believe he didn't play.

[theflock13]

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The D-backs have a signed Chris Young #42 jersey from last year on their charity auction.

[TigerSteve]

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Here's mine of the 22. (Polanco)

[larry bourget]

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My email from marc.himelstein@detroittigers.com said he had 22 Tigers game worn jerseys, ALL THE STARTING PLAYERS, from yesterday's Jackie Robinson Day at Comerica Park, if you are interested, contact him, there were no prices attached.

LB

I was in Detroit last Friday and of the 22 Tigers, i think i only counted 6 left.

LB

[nyjetsfan14]

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While I don't collect baseball I am a devout Angels fan and rarely if ever miss a game. Most are aware of the tragedies that have struck the Halos recently. I was suprised to see that when the Angels wore the Jackie Robinson tribute jerseys they were absent of both the Preston Gomez and Nick Adenhart memorial patches. I wonder if that was an MLB wide policy or if each individual team made the call on any patches to be or not to be worn on Robinson jerseys? In the Angels case, I don't think wearing the Gomez or Adenhart memorial patches would have taken anything away from honoring the great Jackie Robinson but I understand the leagues desire to have it only about 42. Anyone have any additional info on this? Happy collecting!

[bigjimsguitars]

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Last year the Los Angeles Dodgers sold theirs via Silent Auctions through out the year. I was able to get Joe Torre's for well under the radar.

This year they will be auctioned on MLB starting on May 1st.

I bet they will go for much more than last year where they were going for around $225.00 to $500.00..

The good news is that the proceeds do go to charity, The Dream Foundation that does a lot in the community.

[xpress34]

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probably for some of the same reasons columbus is given credit for discovering america or edison for inventing the light bulb.

the immensely unpopular and risky decision to actually "break the barrier" was made by dodgers president branch rickey. it was made irrespective of robinson. it had to have been given that robinson had no authority to make such a decision; he was playing in the negro leagues when rickey got the idea and subsequently signed him to the dodgers' farm team with the intent to use him to eventually break the barrier. had robinson not even existed, it still would've been broken that year as rickey was intent on it and certainly had no shortage of highly talented black players to choose from at the time. rickey simply would've found another player to do it. on the other hand, had rickey not existed, it wouldn't have been broken that year and may not have been for many years to come.

none of this is meant to take away from robinson's impressive accomplishments or the struggles he overcame. it'd simply be nice for the MLB to give an ounce of credit to the man who actually came up with the idea and implemented it rather than seemingly given the entire credit to robinson. while robinson certainly took more lumps for it, the actual decision to cross that threshold was rickeys' so in my mind he deserves most of the credit.

rudy.

Rudy -

You as well as a lot of the other Forum Members who don't live here in Denver may not be aware of this, but the Rotary Club of Denver took it upon themselves to create the Branch Rickey Award given for Outstanding Humanitarianism in the MLB each year since 1992.

The Award was created after Denver was awarded the Rockies Franchise:

Created by the Rotary Club of Denver, the Branch Rickey Award is the home of the Baseball Humanitarians Hall of Fame recognizing professionals in Major League baseball for exceptional community service.

The Awards Dinner is open to the Public each year - tickets for last year (Trevor Hoffman) started at $200.00.

Here is the website for anyone interested in finding out more:

http://www.branchrickeyaward.org/

All the best -

Chris

[AthleticsFan]

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The Oakland A's auctioned off some of their Jackie Robinson Day jerseys at the stadium today. The proceeds went to charity.

[kingjammy24]

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so why is Jackie Robinson given all this attention and credit for breaking the barrier?

probably for some of the same reasons columbus is given credit for discovering america or edison for inventing the light bulb.

the immensely unpopular and risky decision to actually "break the barrier" was made by dodgers president branch rickey. it was made irrespective of robinson. it had to have been given that robinson had no authority to make such a decision; he was playing in the negro leagues when rickey got the idea and subsequently signed him to the dodgers' farm team with the intent to use him to eventually break the barrier. had robinson not even existed, it still would've been broken that year as rickey was intent on it and certainly had no shortage of highly talented black players to choose from at the time. rickey simply would've found another player to do it. on the other hand, had rickey not existed, it wouldn't have been broken that year and may not have been for many years to come.

none of this is meant to take away from robinson's impressive accomplishments or the struggles he overcame. it'd simply be nice for the MLB to give an ounce of credit to the man who actually came up with the idea and implemented it rather than seemingly given the entire credit to robinson. while robinson certainly took more lumps for it, the actual decision to cross that threshold was rickeys' so in my mind he deserves most of the credit.

rudy.

[perlman9]

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I remember the Dodgers had them on MLB's auction site last year if I recall...

[STLCardinalscollector]

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Anyone have any ideas, or knowledge of the Dodgers Jackie Robinson jersey's?
Thanks, David
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