8x10" thin board w/fully painted art which is signed at lower right "Jorge S." Wonderful image of Mendez in Almendares Scorpions uniform and in action on the pitcher's mound. There is a full crowd of spectators gathered outside the fence along first base line, many are holding umbrellas. Other details include billboards, houses and way in the bkg. is a tree w/three onlookers sitting on branches. Top right has title "Jose Mendez Diamante Negro Pitcher" and below this is Scorpions pennant. Exc. The "Black Diamond" as Mendez is referred to, was inducted into the National Baseball HOF in 2006 and is one of the true legends of the game for his accolades as both player and coach in the Negro Leagues. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.