Graig Kreindler
@graigkreindler.bsky.social
Graig paints baseball players. Usually dead ones.
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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.
On this day in 1963, Sandy Koufax was named the National League's MVP. The Dodger lefty compiled a 25-5 record with a 1.88 ERA, struck out 306 batters and led the club to their third World Series title. Here’s my painting of the great man during the 1965 season.
October 31, 2025 at 1:54 AM
On this day in 1963, Sandy Koufax was named the National League's MVP. The Dodger lefty compiled a 25-5 record with a 1.88 ERA, struck out 306 batters and led the club to their third World Series title. Here’s my painting of the great man during the 1965 season.
On this day in 1916, Leon Day was born in Alexandria, VA. Though he was an incredible pitcher, he also played the infield and outfield on off-days. He was considered to be Satchel Paige’s equal on the mound. Here’s an in-progress painting of him with the Newark Eagles in the early ‘40s.
October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
On this day in 1916, Leon Day was born in Alexandria, VA. Though he was an incredible pitcher, he also played the infield and outfield on off-days. He was considered to be Satchel Paige’s equal on the mound. Here’s an in-progress painting of him with the Newark Eagles in the early ‘40s.
On this day in 1867, Ed Delahanty was born in Cleveland, OH. Perhaps the most feared slugger of the 19th century, today he’s known by a relative few. Here’s an unfinished painting of him with the Senators in 1903, depicted only weeks before his tragic death. Gotta get back to this!!
October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
On this day in 1867, Ed Delahanty was born in Cleveland, OH. Perhaps the most feared slugger of the 19th century, today he’s known by a relative few. Here’s an unfinished painting of him with the Senators in 1903, depicted only weeks before his tragic death. Gotta get back to this!!
Late night with the usual suspects.
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Late night with the usual suspects.
On this day in 1888, Hurley Allen McNair was born in Marshall, TX. An excellent left fielder and contact hitter, the Kansas City Sun selected him to the Negro National League’s first (newspaper) all-star team. Here’s a color study of him with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1920.
October 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
On this day in 1888, Hurley Allen McNair was born in Marshall, TX. An excellent left fielder and contact hitter, the Kansas City Sun selected him to the Negro National League’s first (newspaper) all-star team. Here’s a color study of him with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1920.
On this day in 1896, Walter “Newt” Joseph was born in Montgomery, AL. A short and stocky third baseman, he excelled defensively for the Monarchs throughout the ‘20s and ‘30s, winning a Negro World Series title in 1924. Here’s a color study of the man with Kansas City in 1924.
October 28, 2025 at 12:28 AM
On this day in 1896, Walter “Newt” Joseph was born in Montgomery, AL. A short and stocky third baseman, he excelled defensively for the Monarchs throughout the ‘20s and ‘30s, winning a Negro World Series title in 1924. Here’s a color study of the man with Kansas City in 1924.
On this day in 1889, “Smoky Joe” Wood was born in Kansas City, MO. Though a broken thumb caused an early end to his pitching career, in the early 1910s, there was nobody better than him on the mound. Here’s my painting of him with Boston in 1909, based on the photography of Carl Horner.
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
On this day in 1889, “Smoky Joe” Wood was born in Kansas City, MO. Though a broken thumb caused an early end to his pitching career, in the early 1910s, there was nobody better than him on the mound. Here’s my painting of him with Boston in 1909, based on the photography of Carl Horner.
On this day in 1972, Jack Roosevelt Robinson passed away at the age of 53. It goes without saying that he was one of the most important figures in the history of baseball, let alone this country. Here’s my painting of him in the Ebbets Field dugout in late July of 1948.
October 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
On this day in 1972, Jack Roosevelt Robinson passed away at the age of 53. It goes without saying that he was one of the most important figures in the history of baseball, let alone this country. Here’s my painting of him in the Ebbets Field dugout in late July of 1948.
On this day in 1907, Barney Brown was born in Hartsville, SC. He pitched well for multiple teams in the Negro, Mexican and Canadian Leagues, posting three straight 16-win seasons with Veracruz from 1939 to 1941. Here’s a color study of him with the New York Black Yankees in 1937.
October 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
On this day in 1907, Barney Brown was born in Hartsville, SC. He pitched well for multiple teams in the Negro, Mexican and Canadian Leagues, posting three straight 16-win seasons with Veracruz from 1939 to 1941. Here’s a color study of him with the New York Black Yankees in 1937.
Happy 52nd birthday to Ichiro Suzuki! Here’s my painting of him with the Orix BlueWave during a spring training game on March 27, 1993. It’s still so weird to me to see “SUZUKI” on a jersey back like that. Wish I knew who the photographer who took the shot was—it’s a beaut.
October 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Happy 52nd birthday to Ichiro Suzuki! Here’s my painting of him with the Orix BlueWave during a spring training game on March 27, 1993. It’s still so weird to me to see “SUZUKI” on a jersey back like that. Wish I knew who the photographer who took the shot was—it’s a beaut.
On this day in 1907, Jimmie Foxx was born in Sudlersville, MD. One of the most feared sluggers of his era, unfortunately his contributions to the game are largely forgotten today. Here’s a portrait I painted of him in 2009, which I started to touch up this morning—gotta make it sing!!!
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
On this day in 1907, Jimmie Foxx was born in Sudlersville, MD. One of the most feared sluggers of his era, unfortunately his contributions to the game are largely forgotten today. Here’s a portrait I painted of him in 2009, which I started to touch up this morning—gotta make it sing!!!
A very happy 72nd birthday to the great Keith Hernandez! One of the best defensive first basemen of all-time, the five-time All-Star was a standout for two World Series champion teams. I know he doesn’t like this particular image of him, but I had a blast painting it!!
October 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
A very happy 72nd birthday to the great Keith Hernandez! One of the best defensive first basemen of all-time, the five-time All-Star was a standout for two World Series champion teams. I know he doesn’t like this particular image of him, but I had a blast painting it!!
On this day in 1931, Mickey Mantle was born in Spavinaw, OK. One of the most beloved players of his era, he helped New York win an astounding 12 AL pennants in 18 seasons. Here’s my painting of him in the Yankee clubhouse during his first year. Still one of my favorite images of him.
October 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
On this day in 1931, Mickey Mantle was born in Spavinaw, OK. One of the most beloved players of his era, he helped New York win an astounding 12 AL pennants in 18 seasons. Here’s my painting of him in the Yankee clubhouse during his first year. Still one of my favorite images of him.
On this day in 1876, Mordecai Centennial “Three Finger” Brown was born in Nyesville, IN. Though a childhood accident left him with a partially mangled right hand, he was one of the best pitchers of the Deadball Era…or ANY era. Here’s my painting of the ace at West Side Park in 1904.
October 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
On this day in 1876, Mordecai Centennial “Three Finger” Brown was born in Nyesville, IN. Though a childhood accident left him with a partially mangled right hand, he was one of the best pitchers of the Deadball Era…or ANY era. Here’s my painting of the ace at West Side Park in 1904.
On this day in 1894, Dave Malarcher was born in St. James Parish, LA. A standout at third and a speedy, clutch hitter, he was a star pupil of Rube Foster—eventually taking over his managing duty with the Chicago American Giants in 1926. Here’s a color study of Dave with them in 1927.
October 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
On this day in 1894, Dave Malarcher was born in St. James Parish, LA. A standout at third and a speedy, clutch hitter, he was a star pupil of Rube Foster—eventually taking over his managing duty with the Chicago American Giants in 1926. Here’s a color study of Dave with them in 1927.