The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg
(1998-10-14)
1998-10-14 • Documentary • 1h 30m
The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (1998-10-14)
1998-10-14 • Documentary • 1h 30m
When America Needed Heroes, A Jewish Slugger Stepped To The Plate.
Overview
The story of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues, is told through archival film footage and interviews with fans, former teammates, friends, and family. As a great first baseman with the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg endured antisemitism and became a hero and source of inspiration throughout the Jewish community, not incidentally leading the Tigers to Major League dominance in the 1930s.
When America Needed Heroes, A Jewish Slugger Stepped To The Plate.
Overview
The story of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues, is told through archival film footage and interviews with fans, former teammates, friends, and family. As a great first baseman with the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg endured antisemitism and became a hero and source of inspiration throughout the Jewish community, not incidentally leading the Tigers to Major League dominance in the 1930s.
