The following art and text by Michael Hogue of The Dallas Morning News is reproduced here in The Pecan Park Eagle by written permission from Michael Hogue. Today’s portrait features a look at Martin Dihigo, the arguably greatest player of versatility in the history of baseball at every level.
Martin Dihigo is our “Offering 9″ in this series and a continuation of this fine Texas artist’s work, Portraits of the Negro Leagues. Thank you again, Michael, for allowing The Pecan Park Eagle to further share the beauty and joy of your work with those who care about the Negro Leagues and their place in baseball history.
For more on Michael Hogue’s work, check out his website:
Martin Dihigo, "El Maestro," Pitcher/Infielder/Outfielder, Negro Leagues, 1923-1947, Baseball Hall of Fame, 1977.
Martin Dihigo by Michael Hogue of The Dallas Morning News
“Martin Dihigo, born in Cuba, is the only man inducted into four national baseball halls of fame (Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico and the United States). He played both summer and winter ball most of his career and won more than 260 games as a pitcher. In addition to pitching, he played every other position except catcher, usually batting well over .300.”
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