Hank Greenberg

Henry Benjamin "Hank" Greenberg (born Hyman Greenberg; January 1, 1911 – September 4, 1986), nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank," "Hankus Pankus" or "The Hebrew Hammer," was a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily for the Detroit Tigers as a first baseman in the 1930s and 1940s. A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, he was one of the premier power hitters of his generation and is widely considered as one of the greatest sluggers in baseball history. He had 47 months of military service including service in World War II, all of which took place during his major league career.

Several of his teammates are hanging out partially or fully nude as well. Photos by Joe Scherschel for Life Magazine.

Hall of Famer Henry “Hank” Greenberg and teammates in the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse after winning the 1945 World Series.

Hank celebrates as he casually drinks a beer while stark naked in front of a group of reporters.