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    The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

    PG2000 · Documentary · 1h 29m

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  1. Hank Greenberg. The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg is a 1998 documentary film written, directed, and produced by Aviva Kempner about Hank Greenberg, first baseman of the Detroit Tigers, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. A Jewish player who chose not to play on Yom Kippur in 1934 during a heated pennant race, Greenberg had to ...

    • Aviva Kempner
    • Aviva Kempner
    • The Ciesla Foundation
    • Aviva Kempner
  2. Jul 21, 2000 · The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg: Directed by Aviva Kempner. With Reeve Brenner, Hank Greenberg, Walter Matthau, Alan Dershowitz. The life and career of Hank Greenberg, the first major Jewish baseball star in the Major Leagues.

    • (809)
    • Documentary, Biography, Sport
    • Aviva Kempner
    • 2000-07-21
  3. Learn about the life and achievements of Hank Greenberg, the first Jewish baseball star who overcame ethnic and religious prejudice to become a hero for all Americans. Watch the new 2 disc Special Edition DVD, read the tribute to Yogi Berra, and explore the stories of his managerial years, World War II, and fans.

  4. Oct 16, 2001 · In THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HANK GREENBERG (1998) we learn how this Bronx-born star first baseman for the Detroit Tigers missed out of one of sports biggest honors, the baseball home run crown. In 1938, Hank was approaching the 60 mark held by Babe Ruth for eleven seasons.

    • (64)
    • 1 hour and 30 minutes
    • English
    • DVD
  5. May 7, 2014. Rated: 4/4 • Apr 20, 2013. "The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg" is a humorous and nostalgic documentary about an extraordinary baseball player who transcended religious prejudice ...

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    • Aviva Kempner
    • PG
    • Ciesla Foundation
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  7. Bronx-born Hank Greenberg's achievements during the "Golden Age of Baseball" in the 1930s and '40s rivaled those of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. He also helped break down the barriers of discrimination in American sports and society. Greenberg was a beacon of hope to millions of American Jews who faced bigotry during the Depression and WWII.

  8. The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg is a humorous and nostalgic documentary about an extraordinary baseball player who transcended religious prejudice to become an American icon. Detroit Tiger Hammerin’ Hank’s accomplishments during the Golden Age of Baseball rivaled those of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. This compelling documentary examines ...

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