Jackie Robinson's "Home Run" autograph is among the cornerstone pieces of any baseball collection.  A generous signer for a legion of fans, his autographs occasionally appear in the market for autographed collectibles.

Genuine Jackie Robinson autographs are most commonly available on checks.  Robinson's cancelled checks usually originate from his personal account.  In the spring of 1997, a celebrity gallery bought 527 autographed checks from Jackie Robinson's widow, Rachel Robinson.  Of these, 494 checks from the 1960s and 1970s, all signed with his name Jack R. Robinson, were sold in less than four months.  Thirty-four of these checks, all dated in 1948, were signed Jackie Robinson.  The celebrity gallery from Florida offered these checks for $625 apiece.  Rachel Robinson provided a letter stating that she guaranteed each check as being 100% authentic.

Payroll checks endorsed by Jackie Robinson occasionally appear for sale.  Jackie's payroll checks reflect his rise in the financial world as described in Money Secrets of the Rich and Famous.  Most of Jackie's payroll checks come from his tenure as business executive for the Freedom National Bank in New York, or as a public relations representative for the Chock Full ‘O Nuts chain of restaurant.

Collectors treasure autographs that have longstanding appeal.  The life that Jackie lived serves as an inspiration and will continue to impact generations of humanity.  Jackie Robinson's "Home Run" autograph have a bright future for years to come

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