Lot # 2421: August 27, 1951 Brooklyn Dodgers (vs. Pittsburgh Pirates) Ticket Stub - Jackie Robinson Career Home Run #70

Brooklyn Dodgers regular-season ticket stub issued for a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 27, 1951, in which Jackie Robinson hit his 70th career home run, marking the last of the season. Robinson's home run, a solo shot against Mel Queen, occurred in the first inning. The Dodgers defeated the Pirates 5-0 in the first game, while the Pirates won the nightcap 5-2. Robinson went 4 for 6 on the day. The ticket stub (1-3/8 x 3 inches) has the game results noted in black ink on the reverse. In Fair condition overall.