In 1998, Delgado was commissioned by KNBR, The Sports Leader, to created an original
rendition as a tribute to Orlando Cepeda, baseball hall of famer know best as the "Baby Bull. The number one lithograph was
presented to Orlando near the pitcher mound by the artist prior to the start of a Giant's game(
see photo below). "He has always been a great inspiration to me personally and for Latinos everywhere, a source of pride"
Delgado. A limited edition was created from the artist in addition to having been signed and numbered by the artist
each was autograph by Cepeda.
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Orlando Cepeda Bio: A powerful slugger during his 17-year major
league career, Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes withstood a series of knee injuries to become a seven-time National League All-Star.
As a 20-year-old rookie with the Giants in 1958, the "Baby Bull" hit .312 with 25 home runs to earn unanimous National League
Rookie of the Year honors. Nine years later, the Puerto Rican native compiled a league-leading 111 RBI for the World Champion
Cardinals, while becoming the first unanimous MVP in the National League since Carl Hubbell in 1936.
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Orlando Cepeda
Hall of Famer
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$229.00 Ltd. Ed. Orlando Cepeda Autographed Lithograph-Shipping included |
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$349.00 professionaly framed Includes double matting, wooden
frame, and glass. Comes ready to display. Shipping included.
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"The Baby Bull" This work was originally commissioned and presented
to Orlando as a tribute to his illustrious career at Candlestick. This Giant's Latino favorite was inducted into the Baseball
Hall of Fame in 1999.
Information on the available lithographs
Description: Printed on acid free museum stock.
Edition size: 100
Artist Proofs: 10
Dimensions: 11"x 17"
Signed and numbered by the artist
Certificate of Authenticity included
Autographed individually by Orlando Cepeda!
Lithographs $229.00
Professionally framed $349.00 (includes
Lithograph)
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