Скачать или смотреть Jackie Robinson and the 1948 Leaf Card: A Symbol of Courage and Legacy

Step back into hobby history with Cardboard Wars as we dive deep into one of the most important trading cards ever printed: the 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79.

Born from a Chicago candy company’s bold leap into full-color post-war baseball cards, the 1948 Leaf set is a landmark release packed with innovation, scarcity, and legendary players — none more significant than Jackie Robinson, the barrier-breaking icon who forever transformed baseball and American history.

In this episode, Ben Ripping, M46 Rippin’, and Kevin Rips explore:

🔥 The origin of Leaf’s groundbreaking 98-card set
🔥 Why half the print run became short prints — creating extreme rarity
🔥 How Jackie Robinson’s rookie card rose from a penny-pack pull to six-figure auctions
🔥 The printing quirks, colorization, and mythos behind the iconic yellow background
🔥 Jackie Robinson’s incredible MLB journey and cultural impact
🔥 The hobby boom, Leaf’s modern rebirth, and today’s collector demand

Whether you’re a sports card collector, Jackie Robinson fan, vintage baseball enthusiast, or just love learning hobby history, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and the passion behind the chase.

👉 Follow the hosts on Instagram:
Ben Ripping – @benripping
M46 Rippin’ – @m46rippin
Kevin Rips – @kevinrips

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00:00 - The Legacy of Leaf's 1948 Jackie Robinson Baseball Card
08:43 - The Evolution and Revival of Leaf Trading Cards
13:03 Jackie Robinson's Impact on Baseball and Cultural Barriers
21:25 Wearing Iconic Shoes at Nationals
22:37 Jackie Robinson's Legacy in Baseball and Civil Rights
26:01 The Value and Rarity of 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson Cards
26:55 Jackie Robinson's Impact on Sports and Society Celebrated