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Lot 796: 1959 Jackie Robinson with Fidel Castro Wire Photograph (7x8”)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $200.00
Winning Bid: $387.46
Price Realized: $463.01
Auction Date:6/18/2003 9:00 PM EST

Unique vintage photo is a fabulous close-up shot of the immortal Jackie Robinson shaking hands with Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. Both men with wide smiles as they meet at an overseas press club luncheon on April 23. Caption states that Castro was being hunted by 8 hired gunmen trying to assassinate him at the time this photo was taken. Photo is in Excellent condition.

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