Hammerin' Hank Greenberg helped lead the Detroit Tigers to dominance in the 30s and became a hero to Jews everywhere.

The story of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg as told through archival film footage and interviews with Jewish and non-Jewish fans, teammates, friends, and family. As a first baseman with the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg was one of the premiere power hitters of his generation, appropriately nick-named “Hammerin’ Hank.” His power at bat helped propel the Tigers to major league dominance in the 1930s. At the same time, Greenberg fought anti-semitism, and emerged a hero and source of inspiration throughout the Jewish community.

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

Release Year: 1998

Duration: 90 min

Availability: Worldwide

Related: History, Sports & Hobbies, Castle Hill

The story of Baseball Hall-of-Famer Hank Greenberg as told through archival film footage and interviews with Jewish and non-Jewish fans, teammates, friends, and family. As a first baseman with the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg was one of the premiere power hitters of his generation, appropriately nick-named “Hammerin’ Hank.” His power at bat helped propel the Tigers to major league dominance in the 1930s. At the same time, Greenberg fought anti-semitism, and emerged a hero and source of inspiration throughout the Jewish community.

 

Producer

Aviva Kempner

 

Associate Producer

Ari Daniel Pinchot   

 

Film Editing by

Marian Sears Hunter

 

Production Manager

Deborah Martin   

 

Production Manager: Detroit

Donna Starpuzza

 

Graphic Designer

Joshua Pokempner

 

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