This Helmar “This Great Game” card honors Yogi Berra, the beloved catcher and three-time
American League MVP who became a cornerstone of the New York Yankees dynasty. Berra
is shown in his familiar batting stance, ready for action in the Yankees’ iconic pinstripes. The
portrait’s soft hues, balanced by a sunrise gradient and bold team header, evoke mid-century
baseball card aesthetics while retaining Helmar’s distinctive hand-painted realism. Each
brushstroke captures Berra’s blend of grit, focus, and charm—qualities that defined both his
play and his enduring legend.

On the reverse, Helmar transforms Berra’s image into a psychedelic celebration of baseball
motion and color. The vividly stylized composition—anchored by the phrase “Pop Out to Yogi
Berra”—echoes the vibrant, experimental graphics of the late 1960s. Card No. 96 beautifully
bridges the golden era of Yankees baseball with the modern artistic imagination, capturing
Berra’s timeless appeal through Helmar’s signature combination of nostalgia and
craftsmanship.

Original gouache painting by Sanjay Verma.