1979 TCMA #281, Bob Wilson ⭐ MLB Pioneer
Bob Wilson played 3 years with the Newark Eagles in the Negro Leagues before signing with Brooklyn in 1950. He spent 8 seasons in the minors before finally playing in the only 3 games of his N.L. career, in 1958, with the Dodgers.
TCMA cards are magnificent and provided me with the only mainstream baseball card I have found of MLB Pioneer, Bob Wilson, in his Dodgers uniform albeit 11 years after he played in a game for the Dodgers. I have seen some card art fashioned with Bob Wilson's likeness.

1952 Topps #26, Monte Irvin ⭐ MLB Pioneer
Monte Irvin overcame countless obstacles to become one of the best players of the legendary Hall of Famers in major league baseball.
As a player, Monte Irvin was a star in the Negro Leagues, starting with the Newark Eagles, where he was one of the most feared hitters of his era. When he finally reached Major League Baseball with the New York Giants, he helped lead them to a 1954 World Series championship and finished third in the 1951 NL MVP voting. Despite losing prime years to segregation.
As a MLB Pioneer, Monte Irvin was one of the early African American players to integrate MLB in the post–Jackie Robinson era. He played a crucial role in helping younger Black players transition to the majors and later became MLB’s first Black vice president, continuing his impact off the field.
Moreover, Monte Irvin will always be remembered and universally respected for his dignity, humility, integrity, and leadership.

I picked up this 51 Monte Irvin 3 or 4 (or 5??) years ago at an antique mall in Niles, MI. I bought it raw knowing it would look sharp in a tux (and would probably grade out at a 1) and I was right! This is one of my many favorite cards.

1955 Cincinnati Reds Team Issue Postcard ⭐ Nino Escalera, RC, Auto
Nino Escalera never had a mainstream baseball card produced during his playing days.
Just like many MLB Pioneers who started their careers in the Negro League and only got a shot at major league baseball when they were past their prime.
On April 17, 1954, Nino Escalera & Chuck Harmon were the first two Black players to play in a game for Cincinnati, 72 years after the Reds first started, in 1882.
I bought this card raw. Yesterday, I hand delivered it to PSA representatives for grading and preservation.
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1956 Topps #30, Jackie Robinson ⭐ MLB Pioneer
Start your day off right with Jackie Robinson's warm, genuine smile that feels natural rather than posed, and combined with this card’s bright colors and clean design this card is the perfect way to start your day!
Have a great day friends and card folk!