Dave Hobrecht's original charcoal and pastel painting of LSU Tigers legend and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon, titled "Gridiron Knights."
Cannon starred at Louisiana State University in 1957, 1958 and 1959, and in 1958 the halfback led LSU to its first AP National Championship. The piece depicts his 89-yard, game-winning punt return for a touchdown that lifted #1 LSU to a 7-3 victory over #3 Ole Miss on Halloween night in 1959. Cannon won the Heisman Trophy that year, had his number 20 jersey retired by LSU, and also starred in the American Football League from 1959 to 1969.
The painting was commissioned by LSU. Dave captures the lighting effect of mid-20th century flashbulb photography.
Sizes and editions
Sizes are listed by longest side: Mini (14"), Small (24"), Medium (30"), Large (36") and Full (60"). The other dimension varies with the proportions of each painting.
Medium is limited to 250 prints, Large to 100 and Full to 25, each signed and numbered by Dave Hobrecht. Mini and Small are open editions and aren't signed.
Canvas and care
Archival canvas print. Ships rolled, unframed and unstretched. Dust gently with a dry cloth and keep out of direct sunlight.
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