One of the five black players signed by Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey before the 1946 season, he was the first catcher to break organized baseball’s color line. Vintage 8 x 9.25 Life magazine photo touting Campanella as “Baseball’s Greatest Catcher,” signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Roy Campanella.” Matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. In fine condition, with a couple trivial wrinkles and small spot of surface loss near bottom. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
