Original charcoal and pastel painting by Dave Hobrecht, painted live at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown over Memorial Day weekend.
This is Dave's interpretation of one of the most patriotic moments in baseball history. On April 25, 1976, at Dodger Stadium, two protesters ran onto the outfield grass and tried to set an American flag on fire. Center fielder Rick Monday sprinted over and snatched the flag away before they could light it.
In the painting, Rick hands the flag to our soldiers, who fold it with care, while in the background the two men are escorted off the field. Behind it all, the big screen reads "Rick Monday... You Made a Great Play." Nearly fifty years later, the moment Rick Monday saved the flag is still talked about as one of the greatest plays in the game.
Medium and dimensions
Original charcoal and pastel. One of one. Dimensions listed per piece.
Signatures and authenticity
Every original is hand-signed by Dave Hobrecht. Athlete-signed pieces are signed in person by the athlete.
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