Graig Kreindler
@graigkreindler.bsky.social
Graig paints baseball players. Usually dead ones.
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On this day in 1958, Ernie Banks was named the NL’s Most Valuable Player, easily outdistancing a 2nd place Willie Mays. He batted .313, hit 47 homers and drove in 129. Uhhh, not bad. Here’s my painting of the great man at Ebbets Field, based on the photography of Marvin Newman.
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
On this day in 1958, Ernie Banks was named the NL’s Most Valuable Player, easily outdistancing a 2nd place Willie Mays. He batted .313, hit 47 homers and drove in 129. Uhhh, not bad. Here’s my painting of the great man at Ebbets Field, based on the photography of Marvin Newman.
On this day in 1914, Joseph Paul DiMaggio was born in Martinez, CA. The most graceful Yankee of all, and a consummate winner—in his thirteen seasons, he won NINE World Series. Absolutely demented. Here’s my painting of him at Fenway Park in July of 1938.
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On this day in 1914, Joseph Paul DiMaggio was born in Martinez, CA. The most graceful Yankee of all, and a consummate winner—in his thirteen seasons, he won NINE World Series. Absolutely demented. Here’s my painting of him at Fenway Park in July of 1938.
Better, closer, warmer…
November 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Better, closer, warmer…
On this day in 1920, Stan Musial was born in Donora, PA. He might not have done too well as a pitcher, but he got his hits. 3,630 of ‘em, while batting .331 over the course of 22 years. Here’s my painting of the man in 1942, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
On this day in 1920, Stan Musial was born in Donora, PA. He might not have done too well as a pitcher, but he got his hits. 3,630 of ‘em, while batting .331 over the course of 22 years. Here’s my painting of the man in 1942, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.
Happy 56th birthday to Ken Griffey Jr! Here’s my painting of him as a youngster with the San Bernardino Spirit (High-A California League) in 1988, based on the photography of VJ Lovero. Card collectors my age (or any, really) should recognize the image.
November 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Happy 56th birthday to Ken Griffey Jr! Here’s my painting of him as a youngster with the San Bernardino Spirit (High-A California League) in 1988, based on the photography of VJ Lovero. Card collectors my age (or any, really) should recognize the image.
On this day in 1988, Carl Hubbell passed away at the age of 85. Best remembered for a devastating screwball, he was one of the best pitchers of his era. He also happens to be a personal favorite. Here’s my painting of him warming up before the 1934 All-Star Game at the Polo Grounds.
November 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
On this day in 1988, Carl Hubbell passed away at the age of 85. Best remembered for a devastating screwball, he was one of the best pitchers of his era. He also happens to be a personal favorite. Here’s my painting of him warming up before the 1934 All-Star Game at the Polo Grounds.
On this day in 1951, John Preston “Pete” Hill passed way at the age of 69. The five-tool player was considered one of the first superstars in black baseball. Here’s an in-progress painting of him with the Chicago Leland Giants in 1907, facing the Cuban Stars of Havana at Logan Park.
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
On this day in 1951, John Preston “Pete” Hill passed way at the age of 69. The five-tool player was considered one of the first superstars in black baseball. Here’s an in-progress painting of him with the Chicago Leland Giants in 1907, facing the Cuban Stars of Havana at Logan Park.
On this day in 1921, Roy Campanella was born in Philadelphia, PA. Can a catcher win the NL MVP three times and still be underappreciated? Well, he is. Here’s my small painting of him at Wrigley Field in 1950, which was used in Topps’ 150 Years of Baseball card set in 2019.
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
On this day in 1921, Roy Campanella was born in Philadelphia, PA. Can a catcher win the NL MVP three times and still be underappreciated? Well, he is. Here’s my small painting of him at Wrigley Field in 1950, which was used in Topps’ 150 Years of Baseball card set in 2019.
On this day in 1966, Sandy Koufax retired at the age of 30. Dealing with chronic pain in his left elbow for many years, his doctors had actually suggested he retire before the ‘66 season. Instead, he won his third Cy Young. Here’s my painting of him based on the photography of Robert Riger.
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
On this day in 1966, Sandy Koufax retired at the age of 30. Dealing with chronic pain in his left elbow for many years, his doctors had actually suggested he retire before the ‘66 season. Instead, he won his third Cy Young. Here’s my painting of him based on the photography of Robert Riger.
Progress is progress, I suppose. But man, Tyrus needs some help.
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Progress is progress, I suppose. But man, Tyrus needs some help.
Got this guy back from the photographers today: my painting of Josh Gibson depicted with the Homestead Grays at Greenlee Field in 1937. Love that expression.
November 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Got this guy back from the photographers today: my painting of Josh Gibson depicted with the Homestead Grays at Greenlee Field in 1937. Love that expression.
On this day in 1966, Roberto Clemente edged out Sandy Koufax to win the NL MVP. The Pirates' 32-year-old right fielder batted .317, hit 29 home runs and drove in 119 runs for the third-place club. Here’s my painting of him basking in the sun (and stretching his neck) in October of 1972.
November 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
On this day in 1966, Roberto Clemente edged out Sandy Koufax to win the NL MVP. The Pirates' 32-year-old right fielder batted .317, hit 29 home runs and drove in 119 runs for the third-place club. Here’s my painting of him basking in the sun (and stretching his neck) in October of 1972.
On this day in 1908, José Méndez one-hit the visiting Reds, 1-0, in the first contest of a 14-game barnstorming trip. It was the start of 25 consecutive scoreless innings against the first major league club to ever play in Cuba. Here’s my painting of him with Almendares in 1910.
November 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
On this day in 1908, José Méndez one-hit the visiting Reds, 1-0, in the first contest of a 14-game barnstorming trip. It was the start of 25 consecutive scoreless innings against the first major league club to ever play in Cuba. Here’s my painting of him with Almendares in 1910.
On this day in 1911, John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil was born in Carabelle, FL. It's hard to say whether I've ever seen a better ambassador for the game (especially the Negro Leagues) in my lifetime, though I doubt it. Here's a color study of the man with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1948.
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
On this day in 1911, John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil was born in Carabelle, FL. It's hard to say whether I've ever seen a better ambassador for the game (especially the Negro Leagues) in my lifetime, though I doubt it. Here's a color study of the man with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1948.
On this day in 1904, William Halley Harding was born in Wichita, KS. Though he played football, professional baseball and basketball, his greatest work came as a columnist who crusaded for civil rights causes. Here’s a color study of him with the Philadelphia Bacharach Giants in 1931.
November 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
On this day in 1904, William Halley Harding was born in Wichita, KS. Though he played football, professional baseball and basketball, his greatest work came as a columnist who crusaded for civil rights causes. Here’s a color study of him with the Philadelphia Bacharach Giants in 1931.
On this day in 1974, Ben Paschal passed away at the age of 79. A backup outfielder for some guys named Ruth, Combs and Meusel, he never had the chance to shine, despite hitting .309 in 364 games. Here’s my painting of him with the Yankees in 1927, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
On this day in 1974, Ben Paschal passed away at the age of 79. A backup outfielder for some guys named Ruth, Combs and Meusel, he never had the chance to shine, despite hitting .309 in 364 games. Here’s my painting of him with the Yankees in 1927, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.
On this day in 1894, Michael Joseph “King” Kelly passed away at the age of 36. One of the most colorful people in the history of the game, he was also one of its most popular and intelligent. Here’s my painting of him with the Beaneaters in 1889, based on the photography of G. Waldon Smith.
November 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
On this day in 1894, Michael Joseph “King” Kelly passed away at the age of 36. One of the most colorful people in the history of the game, he was also one of its most popular and intelligent. Here’s my painting of him with the Beaneaters in 1889, based on the photography of G. Waldon Smith.
On this day in 1922, Sam Thompson was born in Danville, IN. One of the most feared sluggers of his era, “Big Sam” set a record of 166 RBI in 1887 that stood for 34 years. Here’s my painting of him with the Detroit Wolverines in 1886, based on the photography of Frank Tomlinson.
November 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
On this day in 1922, Sam Thompson was born in Danville, IN. One of the most feared sluggers of his era, “Big Sam” set a record of 166 RBI in 1887 that stood for 34 years. Here’s my painting of him with the Detroit Wolverines in 1886, based on the photography of Frank Tomlinson.
On this day in 1887, Walter Johnson was born in Humboldt, KS. In my mind, one of the top three pitchers in all of baseball history, and arguably the best. Here’s my painting of him as a 19-year-old with the Weiser Kids (Southern Idaho League) in 1907.
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
On this day in 1887, Walter Johnson was born in Humboldt, KS. In my mind, one of the top three pitchers in all of baseball history, and arguably the best. Here’s my painting of him as a 19-year-old with the Weiser Kids (Southern Idaho League) in 1907.
On this day in 1946, Alejandro Oms passed away at the age of 50. Considered one of the best Latino outfielders of his day, he won 3 batting titles in the Cuban Winter League, as well as an MVP award in ‘28-‘29. Here’s my painting of him with the ill-fated San José baseball club in 1925.
November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
On this day in 1946, Alejandro Oms passed away at the age of 50. Considered one of the best Latino outfielders of his day, he won 3 batting titles in the Cuban Winter League, as well as an MVP award in ‘28-‘29. Here’s my painting of him with the ill-fated San José baseball club in 1925.
On this day in 1950, Grover Cleveland Alexander passed away at the age of 63. Even with 373 wins and a career 2.56 ERA, I still think he’s under-appreciated. Here’s my painting of him with the Cardinals during happier times in 1928, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
On this day in 1950, Grover Cleveland Alexander passed away at the age of 63. Even with 373 wins and a career 2.56 ERA, I still think he’s under-appreciated. Here’s my painting of him with the Cardinals during happier times in 1928, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.
On this day in 1955, Denton True “Cy” Young passed away at the age of 88. Impressive stats abound: 511 wins, 749 complete games, won 30 five times, won 20 sixteen times, and the list goes on. Here’s my painting of him with the Boston Americans in 1902, based on a Carl Horner photograph.
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in 1955, Denton True “Cy” Young passed away at the age of 88. Impressive stats abound: 511 wins, 749 complete games, won 30 five times, won 20 sixteen times, and the list goes on. Here’s my painting of him with the Boston Americans in 1902, based on a Carl Horner photograph.
On this day in 1918, Robert William Feller was born in Van Meter, IA. Considered one of the best pitchers of his era, I still think he’s under-appreciated today. Here’s my painting of the great man after dealing to Joe Kuhel on April 16, 1940–the first Opening Day no-hitter in history.
November 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
On this day in 1918, Robert William Feller was born in Van Meter, IA. Considered one of the best pitchers of his era, I still think he’s under-appreciated today. Here’s my painting of the great man after dealing to Joe Kuhel on April 16, 1940–the first Opening Day no-hitter in history.
On this day in 1914, Johnny Vander Meer was born in Prospect Park, NJ. He’s best remembered for his consecutive no-hitters in 1938 (June 11 and 15)—still the only player to do it in MLB history. Here’s my painting of the man with the Cincinnati Reds that summer.
Dat reflected light tho.
Dat reflected light tho.
November 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
On this day in 1914, Johnny Vander Meer was born in Prospect Park, NJ. He’s best remembered for his consecutive no-hitters in 1938 (June 11 and 15)—still the only player to do it in MLB history. Here’s my painting of the man with the Cincinnati Reds that summer.
Dat reflected light tho.
Dat reflected light tho.
*REALLY* fighting with this one in a lot of ways. But any progress is good.
November 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
*REALLY* fighting with this one in a lot of ways. But any progress is good.