Apr 11, 2017 jackie robinson safely steals home under the tag of yankees catcher yogi berra in the eighth inning of the 1955 world series opener at yankee stadium. Robinson endured unthinkable abuse from fans and occasionally players, but carried himself with dignity and poise as he helped the organization to six national league pennants and the 1955 world series championship. Jackie robinson stealing home yogi berra catcher in 1st game 1955 world series is a photograph by david lee guss which was uploaded on november 22nd, 2015. Treasure chest shoppe iconic yogi berra jackie robinson steal of home 1955 world series ny yankees brooklyn dodgers 11x14 double matted 8x10 photo collage 11x14.
Oct 26, 2010 the 1955 world series featured two teams, the brooklyn dodgers and new york yankees, with rosters full of hall of famers. What is usually forgotten is although the dodgers won the series in 7 games, the yankees won this game 1 even with robinsons steal of home. Highlights from the 1955 world series between the dodgers and the yankees. May 18, 2010 yogi made the only play he could, but the ball didnt get to him in time to tag robinson. It was the first game of the 1955 world series between the dodgers and the yankees.
Remember jackie robinson stealing home with yogi berra. Jackie robinson steals home during the 1955 world series by unknown. Robinson s steal of home remains as controversial as ruths called home run in the 1932 world series vs. In 1947, jackie robinson won the major league baseball rookie of the year award and in 1949, took home the national leagues. Jackie robinson steals home in the 1955 world series vs the yankees, top 8, game 1, yankees would go on to win game 1 65, but the dodgers would take the 55 world series title in game 7. The statue depicts robinson stealing home plate during the 1955 world series that the dodgers won against the new york yankees. Jackie robinson dodgers stealing home 16x19 custom framed. Buy jackie robinson canvas prints designed by millions of independent artists from all over the world. Newspaper photographs, several taken from distorting angles, made him seem out. While ushering us between exhibits, yogi passed a postersized photo of robinson stealing home that day, sept. This was the fifth time in nine years that the yankees and the dodgers met in.
Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. Jackie robinson stealing home in game 1 of the 1955 world. Willie mays photo 8x10 the catch 1954 world series new york giants polo grounds. Yogi berra always asserted that jackie robinson was out at home plate. September 28, 1955 brooklyn dodger jackie robinson takes off from third and steals home in one of the most dazzling feats of world series history. Ap archive photo brooklyn dodgers jackie robinson safely steals home plate under the tag attempt of yankees catcher yogi berra in the eighth inning of the world series opener sept. Sep 23, 2015 yogi berra always asserted that jackie robinson was out at home plate. All jackie robinson canvas prints ship within 48 hours, include a 30day moneyback guarantee, and arrive readytohang with preattached. Jackie robinson stealing home dodgers 16x19 custom. Custom frame measures 16 x 19 in size and features a photo of jackie robinson d. Jackie robinson stealing home dodgers 16x19 custom framed. Jackie robinson steals home during the 1955 world series. In the top of the eighth inning of game 1, with the yankees leading by two runs with two outs and a 10 count on pinchhitter frank kellert, robinson broke for home against yanks lefthander whitey ford.
This was also the 1st world series game broadcast in color, on nbc as were all world series from the 1st telecast of one in 1947 until 1975, although hardly anyone has a color tv set at this point, and no tv recording of it, in color. Jackie robinson dodgers stealing home 16x19 custom. Robinsons steal of home remains as controversial as ruths called home run in the 1932 world series vs. Jan 25, 20 jackie robinson stealing home game 1 1955 world series january 25, 20 hamiltonporter most fans of the game have seen this clip, or the famous picture of jackie robinson barrelling down on home as yogi berra blocks the path. Treasure chest shoppe iconic yogi berra jackie robinson steal of home 1955 world series ny yankees brooklyn dodgers 11x14 double matted 8x10.
In 1997, mlb retired his uniform number 42 across all major league teams. You also probably remember that yogi berra had a huge reaction after jackie was called safe. So with everything that is going on in the world right now, my girlfriend decided to. Psa 1955 world series ticket game 1 jackie robinson steals. Yogi berra signed 8x10 photo at home plate with jackie robinson stealing home from 1955 world series inscribed he was out certificate of authenticity from jsa james spence authentication this 8x10 photo was hand signed by new york yankee catcher hall of famer yogi berra in blue sharpie. Game one, the 1955 world series, 8th inning, the brooklyn dodgers trailing the yankees 6 to 4. Jackie robinsons righteous rage fueled his passion for.
Jackie robinson was the first africanamerican to play in major league baseball. He broke the baseball color line when the brooklyn dodgers started him at first base on april 15, 1947. There was much more to mlb player frank kellert than photo. Yogi berra gives brandon steiner, don larsen, and bob wolff his thoughts on whether jackie robinson was safe or out on his steal of home during game 1 of the 1955 world series, an iconic moment in. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. Stealing home in the 1955 world series is one of the most memorable plays of jackie robinsons career. Jackie robinson stealing home game 1 1955 world series january 25, 20 hamiltonporter most fans of the game have seen this clip, or the famous picture of jackie robinson barrelling down on home as yogi berra blocks the path. He gave it a quick glance, gestured with his thumb and muttered, yer out. Now everyone pretty much knows that jackie robinson stole home in the 1955 world series during game 1. Stealing home in the 1955 world series is one of the most memorable plays of jackie robinson s career.
Amazing never before seen images from 1955 world series. Display also features a 1955 world series anniversary patch. Jackie robinson complete splits including homeroad, leftyrighty, clutch situations, vs. Jackie robinson s famous steal of home at yankee stadium in game 1 of the 1955 world series is one of baseballs iconic moments, thanks in part to the enduring still and new moving images of the. Watching jackie robinsons steal of home against the new york yankees in the 1955 world series was the batter, oklahoma citynative frank kellert. Robinson played in six world series and contributed to the dodgers 1955 world series championship. Brooklyn dodgers over new york yankees 43 are you a stathead. Jackie robinson stealing home in game 1 of the 1955 world series. At the new yankee stadium too, berra appears in a large wallsize version of the iconic photo of he and don larsen embracing at the famous 1956 world series perfect game. Jackie robinson and yogi berra were two of the best to ever play the game. At the mets new home at citi field stadium, berra appears in a photograph on a video board reaching to tag jackie robinson as he stole home in the 1955 world series. Aug 19, 2001 while ushering us between exhibits, yogi passed a postersized photo of robinson stealing home that day, sept.
Yogi made the only play he could, but the ball didnt get to him in time to tag robinson. That vivid competitor, jackie robinson, got the world series off to a steaming start by stealing home and instantly provoking a rhubarb. That might not even be what video evidence of the play shows. Stealing home plate jackie robinson broke baseballs color. On monday, some will think of robinson stealing home, including in the 1955 world series. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The 1955 world series matched the brooklyn dodgers against the new york yankees, with the dodgers winning the series in seven games to capture their first championship in franchise history. Jackie robinson steals home in the 1955 world series vs the. Jackie robinson stealing home game 1 1955 world series. This jackie robinson steals home during the 1955 world series fine art print and related works can be found at.
During the 8th inning, with two outs, jackie robinson does something that not many can say they have done. The 1955 world series featured two teams, the brooklyn dodgers and new york yankees, with rosters full of hall of famers. The subway series went to seven games and the yankees, who had won 16 championships already, were upset by the dodgers in one of the most epic series of all time. Vintage photos stealing home stuff nobody cares about. One of the most famous film highlights of a baseball game is from september 28, game 1 of the 1955 world series where the brooklyn dodgers star jackie robinson stole home against the new york yankees. Jackie robinson steals home in game 1 of the world series, much to the objection of catcher yogi berra. Was jackie robinson safe or out when he stole home against the new york yankees in the 1955 world series. Was he really safe as umpire bill summers called himor out, as yankee catcher yogi berra burningly insisted see inset cut.
Yes, a world series game was played on a september 28. Thats not what umpire bill summers said when robinson swiped home in. The subwayseries went to seven games and the yankees, who had won 16 championships already, were upset by the dodgers in one of the most epic series of all time. Jackie robinson it was 1955, first game of the world series. Trailing 46 at the top of the eighth inning with two outs, jackie robinson makes a daring steal of home. The brooklyn dodgers were down four to six, losing to the new york yankees. Ill think of him surviving and tormenting his foes during the rundowns. Thats not what umpire bill summers said when robinson swiped home in the eighth inning of game 1 of the 1955 world series. Jackie robinson steals home in the 1955 world series vs. Stealing home plate jackie robinson broke baseballs. Sep 24, 2010 september 28, 1955 brooklyn dodger jackie robinson takes off from third and steals home in one of the most dazzling feats of world series history. What is usually forgotten is although the dodgers won the series in 7 games, the yankees won this game 1 even with robinson s steal of home. Apr 15, 2019 on monday, some will think of robinson stealing home, including in the 1955 world series.
All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2 3 business days. When jackie robinson stole home against the yankees in the 1955 world series, it was a very close play. First ball at world series 1972 jackie robinson broke. Brooklyn dodgers jackie robinson safely steals home plate under the tag attempt of yankees catcher yogi berra in the eighth inning of the world series opener sept. Jackie robinson complete splits including home road, leftyrighty, clutch situations, vs. Buy jackie robinson steals home during the 1955 world series sports photo 10 x 8. Brooklyn dodgers jackie robinson stealing home photo from pbs documentary. Jackie robinson statue to be unveiled saturday at dodger. Thats not what umpire bill summers said when robinson swiped home in the eighth inning of game 1 of the 1955 world series, much to berras famous protestations. Yogi berra says jackie robinson was out when he stole home. Game 1 of the world series, at the original yankee stadium.
Jackie robinson dodgers yogi berra yankees 1955 ws. Sep 9, 2014 this pin was discovered by brett dizzie allen. Jackie robinson safely steals home under the tag of yankees catcher yogi berra in the eighth inning of the 1955 world series opener at yankee stadium. Was jackie robinson safe or out when he stole home in the. Jackie robinson dodgers yogi berra yankees 1955 ws robinson steals home plate. Sep 14, 2011 or jackie robinson makes stealing home look easy. Now my question is this, in your opinion do you believe jackie was safe on that attempt, or he should of been called out. Jackie robinson stealing home in the 1955 world series against the yankees and yogi berra.