This card from the Helmar “This Great Game” series features Dave Pope of the Baltimore Orioles,
shown kneeling on the field with his bat resting in hand. The crisp white uniform, trimmed in black
and orange, stands vividly against the bold purple outfield wall and green turf, perfectly capturing
the color and energy of mid-1950s baseball.

Pope, an outfielder remembered for his strong arm and clutch hitting, played for both the Cleveland
Indians and the Orioles. His journey from the Negro Leagues to the majors symbolizes the perseverance
and quiet dignity of a generation of players who bridged baseball’s segregated past with its integrated
future.

Original gouache painting by Sanjay Verma.