Sam Jethroe was an American center fielder in Negro league and Major League Baseball. With the Cincinnati & Cleveland Buckeyes he won a pair of batting titles, hit .340 over seven seasons from 1942 to 1948, and helped the team to two pennants and the 1945 Negro World Series title. He was named the National League's Rookie of the Year in 1950 with the Boston Braves, and led the NL in stolen bases in his first two seasons. Sam Jethroe has hand signed this Boston Braves Vintage B&W 8x10 Photo. Bold Blue Pristine Signature. Photo has minor dings, from signing, sold as is. Stacks of Plaques Certificate of Authenticity. Image of actual item in stock - as shown