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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg is a 1999 documentary film written, directed, and produced by Aviva Kempner about Hank Greenberg, first baseman of the Detroit Tigers, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg: Directed by Aviva Kempner. With Reeve Brenner, Hank Greenberg, Walter Matthau, Alan Dershowitz. The life and career of Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues.
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- Documentary, Biography, Sport
- Aviva Kempner
- 2000-07-21
“The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg” is a humorous and nostalgic documentary about an extraordinary baseball player who transcended religious prejudice to become an American icon. Detroit Tiger Hammerin’ Hank’s accomplishments during the Golden Age of Baseball rivaled those of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. This compelling documentary ...
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Missed the 1941-1944 seasons due to service in the Army. In 1937, fell one RBI short of Lou Gehrig’s record of 184. 1938, came within two home runs of then-record of 60 set by Babe Ruth.
Elected to All Star Team in 1937, 1938 and 1940. Selected as AL MVP in 1935 and 1940. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956
Served as General Manager of the Cleveland Indians, 1948-57. Served as Vice President of the Chicago White Sox, 1959-63.
As Hitler was invading Europe, a handsome, young Jewish baseball player was challenging Babe Ruth's home run record. Aviva Kempner's award-winning documentary reveals how Detroit Tiger Hank Greenberg transcended American religious prejudice, shattered stereotypes, and became an American hero.
14. Okt. 1998 · 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.
"The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg" is a humorous and nostalgic documentary about an extraordinary baseball player who transcended religious prejudice to become an...
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- Documentary, Biography
- PG
