Stephen Holland, as the official artist of the Dodgers 50th year in LA, began this historic season with a bang, by painting the Dodgers own Jackie Robinson, released at the time that all of baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson Day.
Now moving forward from the 50's to the 60's in the series, Holland has brought us aa fantastic painting of Dodger legend Don Drysdale.
Known best for his ability to intimidate the best of hitters from the mound, and having a lightning fast ball to back it up with, Drysdale was a key driving force in the Dodgers powerhouse team of the 60's. This was never more apparent then in 1968 when he pitched 58 scoreless innings. By the end of his amazing career he struck out 2,486 batters.
Unlike most players, after Drysdale hung up the glove, he was not done making his mark on the game. From his retirement as a player, to his unfortunate early death in '93, he became one of the prominent voices of the game. Drysdale to many fans through the 70's and 80's was best known as the man who connected them with the game, announcing for ABC Sports, Chicago White Sox, Montreal Expos, Texas Rangers, Angels, and of course the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Danny Stern
The Fireman
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Don Drysdale |
26"x41" Giclee on Canvas / 53 Arabic 53 AP |
53 Drysdale Proofs |
| Stephen Holland with LA Dodger Greats |
| "Sweet Lou" Johnson (L) & Don Newcombe (R) |
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