JACKIE ROBINSON / HANK GREENBERG

This painting was inspired by a brief on-field encounter in 1947 between Jackie Robinson in his rookie year and Hank Greenberg, playing out his final season with the Pirates. Jackie and Hank are two of artist Dick Perez’s favorite players of all time for all they accomplished on the field despite facing so much adversity, which makes this a particularly special painting for Mr. Perez. You can read more about the encounter between Jackie and Hank at www.thediamondkingmovie.com/robinson-greenberg-meeting

Image courtesy of Dick Perez