Helmar “This Great Game” Card #79 – Billy Martin (New York Yankees)

This richly colored Helmar art card presents Billy Martin of the New York Yankees in a lively, kneeling pose, bat braced across the grass as he gestures with animated confidence. Behind him rises a geometric backdrop of bold reds and blues, evoking mid-century ballpark architecture and highlighting the electric energy that defined both Martin’s playing style and personality.

A fiery second baseman throughout the 1950s, Martin was celebrated for his clutch hitting, fearless competitiveness, and postseason heroics. His performance in the 1953 World Series, where he collected a then-record 12 hits, remains one of the great October displays in Yankee history. Though often remembered for his later managerial career, his playing days were marked by relentless determination and an instinct for rising to the biggest moments.

Helmar’s “This Great Game” series celebrates baseball’s golden era through hand-crafted imagery, printed on richly textured stock with gently aged borders recalling classic gum cards. Each piece reflects a devotion to the artistry and nostalgia of the sport’s most beloved decades.

Original gouache painting by Sanjay Verma.