Commemorating the career of Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg, this first day cover is officially cancelled by the US Post Office on the date of the event. Cover is in brand new condition and delivered in a protective sleeve.
- US Postal cancelled on the date of issue, July 15, 2006
- Measures 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 inches
- Delivered in a protective sleeve
Player Biography
One of three Hall of Famers to garner Most Valuable Player awards at two different positions (first base, 1935; outfield, 1940), Henry “Hank” Greenberg was one of the game’s premier sluggers. Widely regarded as the first great Jewish ballplayer, Greenberg finished his career with 331 home runs, despite missing three full seasons and part of a fourth serving in World War II. His big bat helped lead the Detroit Tigers to World Series titles in 1935 and 1945, batting .318 in four Fall Classics overall. Joe DiMaggio once said of Greenberg: “He was one of the truly great hitters, and when I first saw him at bat, he made my eyes pop out.”
Commemorating the career of Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg, this first day cover is officially cancelled by the US Post Office on the date of the event. Cover is in brand new condition and delivered in a protective sleeve.
- US Postal cancelled on the date of issue, July 15, 2006
- Measures 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 inches
- Delivered in a protective sleeve
Player Biography
One of three Hall of Famers to garner Most Valuable Player awards at two different positions (first base, 1935; outfield, 1940), Henry “Hank” Greenberg was one of the game’s premier sluggers. Widely regarded as the first great Jewish ballplayer, Greenberg finished his career with 331 home runs, despite missing three full seasons and part of a fourth serving in World War II. His big bat helped lead the Detroit Tigers to World Series titles in 1935 and 1945, batting .318 in four Fall Classics overall. Joe DiMaggio once said of Greenberg: “He was one of the truly great hitters, and when I first saw him at bat, he made my eyes pop out.”
