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Promoters Beckoning Robinson article, 1947 September 24
Promoters Beckoning Robinson article
Promoters Beckoning Robinson article, 1947 September 24
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Promoters Beckoning Robinson article

Date1947 September 24
DescriptionA clipping of a September 24, 1947 article on the number of groups seeking Jackie Robinson to promote their organization. One group is the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. The article provides information about Robinson's college basketball career. The article suggests that Branch Rickey won't likely permit it. The article was written by Wendell Smith.
Object numberBL-1997-00571-072
Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)
Collection NumberBA MSS 001 Wendell Smith papers
Dimensions5 x 3.5 in.
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