Description

This special limited edition print of Negro League star shortstop Willie Wells is part of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame artwork series by Robert Hurst

Details

• Willie Wells by Robert Hurst
  
• Limited edition print
• Printed on high-quality paper your print arrives double matted ready to display or frame. (What are double mats? Click on image above to see a sample print with double mats)
• Size with mats 16" x 20"
• Signed and numbered by the artist
  
• Edition size 50 with 5 artist's proofs

Options

• Framing: Want us to frame this print for you?
• Add the artwork to your cart then go to  Framing for 16" x 20" Autographed Prints in the Framing Category and add framing to your cart
• Framing may delay shipping. We'll notify you via email of the approximate ship date after you place your order. To find out the approximate ship date in advance of your order contact us
  

Additional Information

• Prints available February 8, 2011
• Proceeds benefit the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
• Ships in 1 - 3 days

About the Subject

Baseball artwork / print:
Austin, TX native Willie Wells (dec.) was a Negro League shortstop in the 1920’s, 1930’s & early 1940’s. In 1929 with the St. Louis Stars he batted .368 with a league record 27 HRs. Wells led the Stars to 3 league titles & played in 8 All-Star Games. Career batting average of .334 in Negro League play & .392 in exhibitions against white major league teams.  National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. Honored by the Texas State Cemetery in 2004.