2002 Fleer Fall Classic Rival Factions #HG-JR ⭐ Hank Greenberg - Jackie Robinson
I've recently become enamored with the 2002 Fleer game-used rival factions series.
This one is fascinating.
Both men fought against and exhibited great courage when it came to civil rights, social pressure, and pioneering American history.
Greenberg was baseball’s first Jewish superstar and faced relentless anti-Semitic abuse from fans and opposing dugouts, especially as Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s.
Robinson famously broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, enduring severe, systemic racial hatred.
The Famous May 15, 1947 Incident -- During a game in Robinson's rookie year, Greenberg had been traded to the Bucs, the two players accidentally collided at first base. Instead of turning hostile, Greenberg helped Robinson up. Later in the game, Greenberg told Robinson, "Don't pay any attention to these guys who are trying to make it hard for you. Stick in there." Robinson later told the press, "Class tells. It sticks out all over Mr. Greenberg"
