MLB players will wear number 42 today on the 78th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers. This August 1949 issue of SPORT Magazine marks his first of several appearances on the cover while an active player.

Because Sports Illustrated didn't find its footing covering pro sports until after Robinson retired, Jackie's S.I. cover debut came a quarter century after his death, and is less sought-after than his early TIME and SPORT issues.

This is one of my favorite pins from my Brooklyn collection. It’s from his rookie season, sold outside Ebbets field.

Birthday gift from my late mother about 20 years ago. My mom was from Flatbush Brooklyn and loved her dodgers.

Love these cards! Highest graded Rucker in my collection.

One of my favorite displays within my collection are these Brooklyn Dodger stadium pins. To hold items that were sold outside Ebbets field and more than likely worn in to the games is awesome!