Graig Kreindler

#OTD in 1976, Henry Aaron hit his 755th career home run off of the Angels' righty Dick Drago, helping the Brewers win, 6-2. Here’s my painting of the slugger as a younger man with Milwaukee twenty years earlier at County Stadium, based on the photography of Hy Peskin.

#OTD in 1967, Jimmie Foxx passed sway at the age of 59. One of the most feared sluggers of his era, his contributions to the game are largely forgotten today. Here’s my painting of him with the Athletics in 1929, based on the photography of Charles Conlon. LOVE painting this guy.

#OTD in 1976, Earle Combs passed away at the age of 77. A quiet and reserved man in the outfield, he was also considered one of the best lead-off men in the American League. Here’s an in-progress painting of him lacing a hit against the Athletics in September of 1928.

#OTD in 1881, Johnny Evers was born in Troy, NY. A scrappy defensive second sacker, he was an integral part of a dynasty in Chicago's infield during the early 1900s, along with Joe Tinker, Frank Chance and Harry Steinfeldt. Here's my painting of him with the Cubs in 1907.

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One of the great things about being able to hang out with @flagstafffilms is that sometimes he’ll bring gifts. I guess now I own it on DVD, Blu-ray, and (official) VHS? Triple Play, indeed!!! #IYKYK a.co/d/4nBGZXC

#OTD in 1944, Herbert Allen “Rap” Dixon passed away at the age of 41. Of all the Negro Leaguers from his era that deserve Hall of Fame enshrinement, this five-tooler is at the top of many people’s lists. Here’s a color study of him with the Hilldale Giants in 1928.

#OTD in 1912, Rube Marquard won his 20th game when the Giants beat St. Louis at the Polo Grounds, 6-3, reaching the milestone quicker than any other hurler in history. Here’s my painting of him that same year, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.

#OTD in 1936, a 17-year-old Bob Feller made his big league debut, pitching an inning of relief against the Senators in Washington, D.C. Here’s my painting of the great man during the 1937 campaign, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.

#OTD in 1910, Cy Young and the Naps beat the Senators in 11 innings at American League Park, 5-4. It was the 500th career win for the old man. 500th. Okay. Here's my painting of him with Cleveland that same year, based on the photography of Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate.

#OTD in 1921, Babe Ruth became the all-time home run leader after hitting his 139th career blast, passing Roger Connor’s total of 138. It was his 36th homer of the season, one that traveled over 500 feet. Here’s my painting of him at the Polo Grounds later that same year.

#OTD in 1927, Ty Cobb became the first major leaguer to collect 4,000 career hits, with a first-inning double off of Sam Gibson in Philadelphia's 5-3 loss to the Tigers at Shibe. Here's my painting of ol' Tyrus from that season, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.

#OTD in 1961, Tyrus Raymond Cobb passed away at the age of 74. One of the fiercest competitors to ever play the game, to this day his legacy remains a complicated one. Here’s my painting of him with the Tigers in 1915, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.

#OTD in 1974, Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean passed away at the age of 64. One of the most dominant and colorful pitchers of his era, he also went on to become a beloved sportscaster in 1941. Here’s my painting of him with St. Louis in 1932, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.

#OTD in 1921, Marcenia Lyle Stone was born in Bluefield, WV. She would later change her name to Toni, and become the first of three women to play full-time for the Indianapolis Clowns, a team in the all-male Negro Leagues. Here’s a color study of her with that club in 1953.

First batch of giclées are going out tomorrow! Thanks so much to the folks at Brooklyn Editions for their fast and meticulous work—they’ve been a joy to work with.

Love to see it. @Paul_Lesko’s a gem.

#OTD in 1887, Joseph Jefferson Jackson was born in Pickens County, SC. One of the greatest ballplayers of all-time, he’s mostly remembered today for how he left the game after the Black Sox Scandal. Here’s my painting of him in his first full year with the Cleveland Naps in 1911.

#OTD in 1907, Bill Byrd was born in Canton, GA. An outstanding control pitcher, he started in two East-West All Star games, and played in four others. He also was Roy Campanella’s mentor behind the plate. Here’s a color study of the man with the Baltimore Elite Giants in 1939.

#OTD in 1913, Lee “Jeep” Handley was born in Clarion, IA. A solid infielder for Pittsburgh, he was also supposedly one of the few NLer to fully accept and embrace Jackie Robinson in 1947. Here’s my painting of him with the Pirates, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.