1945 Jackie Robinson in Kansas City Monarchs and similar items

Feature Points HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1945 Jackie Robinson Poster Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional?s choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully. A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1945 Jackie Robinson Kansas City Monarchs African American Baseball Player Portrait Photo. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance. READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo. HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too. Additional Information Before breaking the color barrier in 1947, Jackie Robinson played for the Kansas City Monarchs, who were the oldest and most established team in the so-called Negro Baseball Leagues and also the first major league team to travel with lighting rigs to gain the ability to host and play games at night. The Monarchs were formed in 1920, and by the time Robinson joined the roster had become one of the most successful teams with two World Series titles and 12 League Championship Titles from their formation until the club shuttered in 1965. The Monarchs also had numerous Baseball Hall of Famers in their ranks. Jackie Robinson became the first African American baseball player to play in the Major Leagues when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson remains one of the most iconic figures of American culture in the years following the conclusion of World War II. His contributions to the Civil Rights movement and the end of segregation across the nation cannot be underestimated, and his influence on the game of baseball is an enduring legacy and distinctive part of the game's history. In 1997 Major League Baseball retired the number 42 from all uniforms, and on April 15, every player wears the number in a tribute to Robinson's legacy. This distinctive photo of Robinson in 1945 captures a significant moment in the transition of American culture. Baseball continues to bring all citizens together and is a true part of the cultural fabric of American life since the nineteenth century.