⭐️ Price negotiation and immediate purchase welcome! ⭐️ Easy Mercari anonymous shipping My deceased father kept this at home for a long time. I don't know if he actually used it. This is a commemorative ball for the 50th anniversary of the Major League debut of Jackie Robinson, who was promoted to the Major Leagues in April 1947. It is an American League ball. As it is almost 30 years old, both the ball and the case show signs of aging. ★★ The images appear white due to the fluorescent light, but the actual item is discolored to a yellowish hue overall. ★ The Japanese translation of the English text written on the image is as follows: ▪️ Top text • OFFICIAL BALL AMERICAN LEAGUE American League Official Ball • Gene A. Budig PRES. Gene A. Budig, President (PRES. is an abbreviation for President) ▪️ Bottom logo section • Jackie Robinson 50TH ANNIVERSARY Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary This ball is an official American League ball made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut (1947), the first black Major League player, in 1997. About Jackie Robinson: • Player characteristics: A versatile player excelling in running, offense, and defense. He possessed particularly aggressive mobility and reliable batting skills, and had a strong mental fortitude to continue producing results even under harsh discrimination. • Career statistics: In his 10 years with the Dodgers, he had a career batting average of .311, 137 home runs, and 197 stolen bases. He was the first Rookie of the Year (1947) and won the season MVP (1949). • Historical achievements: In 1947, he broke the "color barrier" as the first black player in modern MLB. He overturned people's prejudices with non-violence and outstanding play, and his jersey number "42" has been retired across all major league teams due to his great achievements. Please check the photos above and consider purchasing if you understand that this is a used item. #MajorLeague #MLB #Baseball #JackieRobinson Management number: JR①