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Jackie Robinson's 1st MVP award....
Jackie Robinson's 1st MVP award....
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November 18, 1949
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 18, 1949
* Negro star Jackie Robinson
* NL baseball MVP award (1st report)
* 1st negro to win - Brooklyn Dodgers
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "Jackie Robinson 'Most Valuable' For N. L. In 1949" with photo of Robinson. (see) 1st report coverage on Jackie Robinson winning the NL baseball MVP award, the first black player so honored.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.
Category: The 20th Century