Hank Greenberg: Profile of a Baseball Legend, 1933 Vintage Photo
The page from the 1933 "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" profiles Henry Greenberg, commonly known as Hank Greenberg, a first baseman for the Detroit Tigers. Born on January 1, 1911, in New York City, Greenberg is noted for his height of six feet and weight of 210 pounds, and he is identified as Jewish. The text highlights Greenberg's impressive batting record, including a .290 average and 131 extra-base hits during the previous season. He registered 122 runs, reflecting his offensive contributions to the team. The narrative discusses Greenberg's development in baseball, mentioning his early playing days with schools in New York and his lack of participation in collegiate baseball. It notes that he caught the attention of Paul Krichell, a Yankees scout, during his time in the Eastern League.