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Tuesday, May 21
 
Robinson autographed book to Martin Luther King Jr.

Associated Press

SEAFORD, N.Y. -- A book written by Jackie Robinson and autographed to Martin Luther King Jr., was auctioned for $42,288 at the latest Lelands sports auction.

The book, "Baseball Has Done It,'' was published in 1964. Robinson inscribed it, writing: "To Dr. Martin Luther King with the deepest of admiration. Your dedication and sincerity has been an inspiration to millions of Americans. You have added to the lives of most of us and we appreciate it so very much. May God continue to guide and bless you and may your devotion to the principles under which this country was founded. I hope you enjoy Baseball has done it. You inspired much of it. Sincerely, Jackie Robinson.

Other items in the $4.1 million sale included the 1928 Hart Trophy presented to hockey star Howie Morenz, which sold for $35,165; Bob Feller's 1956 Indians jersey ($29,827); a large Babe Ruth-signed photo to fellow ballplayer Larry Doyle ($27,830); Lou Gehrig's signed 1934 Yankees contract ($27,115); a 1996 New York Yankees World Series trophy ($26,844); and Newt Allen's 1930s Kansas City Monarchs uniform ($25, 530).






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