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Billy Martin

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Object Details

Artist

Richard Hess, 1934 - 1991

Sitter

Alfred Manuel Martin Jr., 16 May 1928 - 25 Dec 1989

Exhibition Label

Born Berkeley, California
Billy Martin was always a wild card. As an infielder with the Yankees in the 1950s, he contrasted average regular-season play with postseason sparkle that produced World Series victories for New York in 1952 and 1953. After retiring from play in 1961, Martin switched to managing and built a reputation for his ability to turn underperforming ball clubs into winners. Named Manager of the Year on three occasions, Martin won five division titles, two American League pennants, and one World Series championship with the five franchises he piloted. Despite his successes, Martin’s volatility on and off the field made it difficult for him to keep a job, and his serial firings by Yankees owner George Steinbrenner became legendary.
Nacido en Berkeley, California
Billy Martin siempre fue impredecible. Como infielder de los Yankees en la década de 1950, lograba un desempeño promedio en la temporada regular pero brillaba en la Serie Mundial, y conquistó victorias para Nueva York en 1952 y 1953. En 1961 dejó de jugar y se convirtió en manager, con la reputación de convertir a clubes de bajo rendimiento en ganadores. Fue designado Manager del Año tres veces y ganó cinco títulos de división, dos campeonatos de la Liga Americana y uno de la Serie Mundial con las cinco franquicias que manejaba. A pesar de sus triunfos, su volatilidad dentro y fuera del campo le hacía difícil conservar sus empleos, y los múltiples despidos que le hizo George Steinbrenner, dueño de los Yankees, son legendarios.

Collection Description

In 1978, Time magazine donated approximately eight hundred works of original cover art to the National Portrait Gallery. The museum is dedicated to telling the stories of individuals who have shaped the United States, and the Time Collection—featuring prominent international figures and events—enriches our understanding of the United States in a global context.
En 1978, la revista Time donó a la National Portrait Gallery cerca de 800 obras de arte originales creadas para sus portadas. Nuestro museo se dedica a narrar la historia de figuras que han contribuido a forjar el desarrollo de Estados Unidos, y es así que la Colección Time, que incluye retratos de importantes personalidades internacionales, nos ayuda a comprender mejor a nuestra nación en un contexto global.

Credit Line

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine

Date

1981

Object number

NPG.84.TC127

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Copyright

© Richard Hess

Type

Painting

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

Sight: 40.3 x 30.5cm (15 7/8 x 12")
Frame: 64.1 x 53.3 x 4.4cm (25 1/4 x 21 x 1 3/4")

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National Portrait Gallery Collection

Exhibition

American Winners: Athletes and Entertainers Who Shaped the Nation

On View

NPG, West Gallery 240

Data Source

National Portrait Gallery

Topic

Costume\Headgear\Hat
Equipment\Sports Equipment\Baseball Equipment\Baseball
Equipment\Sports Equipment\Baseball Equipment\Baseball bat
Alfred Manuel Martin Jr.: Male
Alfred Manuel Martin Jr.: Sports\Team manager\Baseball
Portrait

Metadata Usage

Usage conditions apply

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm41eaecad6-5f34-47aa-8be6-906150e6b487

Record ID

npg_NPG.84.TC127

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