Jackie Robinson with Sol Rosen and Jerry Jacobs
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph of Jackie Robinson (center), Sol Rosen (left), and Jerry Jacobs (right) holding a Wilson football inscribed "Brooklyn Dodgers" and "Continental Football League." They are wearing business suits and are visible from the stomach up. The photograph publicizes Jackie Robinson being named the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers of this league. Rosen is the Acting Commissioner, and Jacobs is the team's president. The photograph was taken at Leone's Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. See robinja02_68.
Player(s)
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972
Team(s)
Unknown
League(s)
Unknown
Picture Date
May 2, 1966
Subject
Hall of famers, Sports executives, Football 1960-1970
Source
New York Times
Stadium
Unknown
Location
Brooklyn (N.Y.)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Rob-Rus
Photographer
Boenzi, Neal, 1925-
Media Type
Slides (photographs)