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DescriptionChatting with Ruben today in the comments prompted me to post this one. I usually try to stick to comic book related art, but hey, this IS the real-life "Man of Steal" ;)130 bases stolen for the A's in 1982! Power, speed and class. (1990) 13" x 16" acrylics and colored pencil on illustration board R.I.P. Rickey 12-20-24 Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/13/2021
Greatest lead off hitter of all time. This looks it can be used for a Donruss Diamond Kings card.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/13/2021
Wow, this is terrific, Rick! You really captured the leadoff home run power and the power in those tree trunks we call "legs". Nice colors all around, too, and I'm so glad you put him in the right uniform!
By the way, I've got an entire 2nd gallery filled with non-comic book art, so don't be shy to do the same.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
Posted on 6/13/2021
Felix Lu wrote:
Are you a Rickey/A's fan, too? Are you my twin?
Yes, of course, it all makes sense now! ;)
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/13/2021
Rick W wrote:
Yes, of course, it all makes sense now! ;)
The Billy Ball era was so fun. An eventual disaster for the starting pitchers, but a blast to watch for 2 seasons!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/13/2021
Wow! Just, wow! First of all, very impressive display of your painting skills my friend. This is something I would probably buy if I saw it for sale somewhere. So, so, many memories for me here. As I type this, I'm actually glancing over to a Rickey Henderson rookie card slabbed on my desk here. When my family immigrated to the U.S. over 50 years ago, we landed in the Bay Area a year before the Oakland Athletics won the first of their three consecutive World Series titles. By the time Rickey joined the team, I was a year removed from High School. Although they wouldn't win another title for 15 years, I loved going to the ballpark to watch The Swinging A's play. As I sit here at the onset of collecting Medicare and Social Security, this painting brings back so many joyful memories of years past. I thank you for allowing me to revisit them.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
Posted on 6/13/2021
E DLS wrote:
Wow! Just, wow! First of all, very impressive display of your painting skills my friend. This is something I would probably buy if I saw it for sale somewhere. So, so, many memories for me here. As I type this, I'm actually glancing over to a Rickey Henderson rookie card slabbed on my desk here. When my family immigrated to the U.S. over 50 years ago, we landed in the Bay Area a year before the Oakland Athletics won the first of their three consecutive World Series titles. By the time Rickey joined the team, I was a year removed from High School. Although they wouldn't win another title for 15 years, I loved going to the ballpark to watch The Swinging A's play. As I sit here at the onset of collecting Medicare and Social Security, this painting brings back so many joyful memories of years past. I thank you for allowing me to revisit them.
Thanks Eric! Glad this could rush back all those fond memories :)
I'll have to get my rookie card slabbed someday. It's a pretty one.
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/13/2021
One of the greatest to ever do it! Beauty!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/13/2021
The Man of Steal for sure! I think that qualifies, Nick! Love seeing those paint strokes. Congrats!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/13/2021
wrote:
Thank you!
No problem! And my bad. I did mean "Rick" :)
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/13/2021
K Gearon wrote:
No problem! And my bad. I did mean "Rick" :)
I knew what you meant, all good buddy! Thanks again :)
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 6/14/2021
"If you could split him in two, you'd have two hall of famers."
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/14/2021
John C wrote:
"If you could split him in two, you'd have two hall of famers."
Thanks John!
40/40 club royalty
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/14/2021
Rickey had all the tools! He was easily one of my favorite players to watch the game. I am a Reds fan but would watch the A's just to see Rickey, Dave Stewart, and the Bash brothers and company because they were so fun to see what they would do. You have captured his dwing very well here - great work!
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/18/2021
Let's go Oakland, clap- clap- clap, clap, clap! Very cool! Love me some A's and Rickey was the best. Thanks for posting this!
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