CIRCA 1969

Handwritten letter filling both sides of a sheet of his personal stationary has been signed “Sincerely, Jackie Robinson.” It was written in response to an article which had been published by noted sports writer Jim Murray. Robinson clearly took great exception to the content and his anger and pride are equally conveyed. He writes, “A while back you wrote a column about Campanella and how he would have been the first black had he known what Mr. Rickey was offering. The problem with the story was it was a lie…Check your facts Jim it would appear to me that a good reporter does that but more importantly honest ones do.” He further objects to Murray’s thoughts on Casey Stengel. “I still say Stengel’s record proves the players make the Managers…with the Braves and Mets Stengel and his teams finished at the bottom with the great Yankee teams he won.” His ire is clear and he goes on to say “Frankly I could’nt care less what you think of me…I shall continue to speak what I believe to be right, if Jim Murray does’nt like it its too damn bad.” Typical mailing folds with some light mild wear including a crease and unobtrusive staple hole to upper left. Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA with the autograph graded PSA/DNA 9 Mint: Mint