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Art | Connection | Creativity Custom art inspired by sports & pop culture. Painter, storyteller, and host of Artist Bebop. elsantosworld.com
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Johnny Cash’s life was full of surprises—even before the fame. On his birthday, here’s one: while in the Air Force, he was the first American to hear about Stalin’s death. #JohnnyCash

“Playing without motivation is impossible.” - #DiegoMaradona

It’s my birthday, and the sale is on. 35% off everything through February 22 at midnight. Use code elsantosmania at checkout. #ElSantos

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The first issue of ElSantosVerse Comics is here. Andre the Giant vs. The Grays is available for one week only, then retired forever. No reprints. No second chances. The original painting is also available. Once this week is up, it’s on to the next. #AndreTheGiant

“There’s no defense against a perfect shot.” - #PeteMaravich #PistolPete

Bobo Brazil’s influence stretched beyond the ring, breaking barriers and making history. #BoboBrazil

“The only book I ever read cover to cover was The Pete Rose Story. I read half of The Lou Gehrig Story and then made a book report on it for four straight years.” - #PeteRose #CharlieHustle

“I am Will ‘The Thrill’ Clark. I am forever a Giant.” - #WillClark #WillTheThrillClark

Ernie Ladd built a legacy in two sports—destroying linemen in football and opponents in the wrestling ring. #ErnieLadd

“I don’t think you appreciate everything that is happening in the moment. You need time to reflect. - #RonCey

“I owe the public just one thing—a good performance.” - #BobGibson

“If my baseball coaches said it once, they said it a million times: ‘Don’t dwell on the past. You can’t get to the new if you’re still holding on to the old.’” - #DarrylStrawberry

“A good base stealer should make the whole infield jumpy. Whether you steal or not, you’re changing the rhythm of the game.” - #JoeMorgan

Wahoo McDaniel dominated both football and wrestling with raw power and an unstoppable drive. Toughness defined. #WahooMcDaniel

“If I would be happy, I would be a very bad ball player. With me, when I get mad, it puts energy in my body.” - #RobertoClemente

The clock is ticking. The Royal Rumble of Art sale ends at midnight. 25% off with code vadertime before it’s too late. #Vadertime

“I’ve been big ever since I was little.” - #WilliamPerry

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“The key to success is failure.” - #MichaelJordan

The Royal Rumble of Art ends Sunday at midnight. Everything is 25% off. Don’t let this championship deal pass you by.

“I was always taught as a kid if you do something, do it right. If not, go home.” - #BoJackson

As a young man in Mobile, Alabama, Leroy Paige worked as a baggage porter at the train station. He devised a way to carry multiple bags at once, resembling a “satchel tree.” This innovative method earned him the nickname “Satchel,” which stuck with him throughout his life. #SatchelPaige

After allowing back-to-back home runs in Cincinnati, pitching coach Billy Connors approached a frustrated #RickSutcliffe on the mound. Sutcliffe told Connors to go back to the dugout and calm manager Don Zimmer. Connors humorously replied he was just giving the fireworks guy more time to reload.

Sometimes I imagine my younger self coming to work with me, looking at everything we’ve created together. I can see him smiling so big, and it fills me with joy. #YogiBerra #ReggieJackson #Hulkhogan #PeteRose #Mets #Yankees #Dodgers #Cubs #Pirates #StarWsrs #MLBLegends #Wrasslin #ILoveMyADHD

“I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it.” - #SandyKoufax

“Baseball taught me discipline, responsibility, and how to deal with adversity. It’s not just a game; it’s a way of life.” - #AndreDawson

Lee May showed the Astrodome couldn’t suppress his incredible power. A slugger’s legacy that stands the test of time. #LeeMay

“You put on the pinstripes, and you realize you’re not just representing yourself, but an entire legacy of greatness.” - #DonMattingly

“You have no idea how hard it is to throw a fastball at 100 miles per hour and hit the target, but that’s the challenge I always loved.” - #NolanRyan

“In a way, I was born twice. I was born in 1934 and again in 1955 when I came to Pittsburgh. I am thankful to say that I lived two lives.” - #RobertoClemente

In 1983, after the Phillies released him, Pete Rose expressed interest in joining the Expos, stating he was ideal for the second spot in their batting order. He imagined a strong lineup with Tim Raines, himself, Dawson, Oliver, and Carter. #PeteRose

“Wrestling is more than a sport; it’s a way to connect with people, to give them something to believe in.” - #KerryVonErich

“Maybe they made me captain because I’ve been here so long. But if I’m supposed to lead by example, then I’ll be a terrible captain.” - #ThurmanMunson

“The Warrior spirit is eternal, and it will never die.” - #UltimateWarrior

“Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. If you don’t take this match seriously, your career will be a bust.” - #Undertaker

“Fear can be conquered. I became a better person and a better football player when I learned that lesson.” - #RogerCraig

“Football is an honest game. It’s true to life. It’s a game about sharing. Football is a team game. So is life.” - #JoeNamath

“Winners, I am convinced, imagine their dreams first. They want it with all their heart and expect it to come true.” - #JoeMontana

“When I got to Boston everything was first class, the pitchers threw strikes, I just found it was easy.” - #FredLynn

“People don’t know this, but I helped the Cardinals win the pennant in 1964. I came down with hepatitis. The trainer injected me with it.” - #BobUecker #RIPBobUecker

“You look for his weakness and while you’re lookin’ for it, he’s liable to hit 45 home runs.” — Satchel Paige about #JoshGibson

“I didn’t run from defenders. I ran through them.” - #EarlCampbell

“The best thing about being a quarterback is that you can make everyone around you better.” - #PatrickMahomes

“You don’t step on the mound as a rookie and intimidate hitters. You have to earn that respect.” - #RandyJohnson

“There’s no other game that you can really go out and be the beast that you are and use everything in your body—the anger, the pain, the frustration—and let it out.” - #LawrenceTaylor

“Nobody roots for Goliath.” - #WiltChamberlain

“When you play the game, play it hard. Play it right. Play for keeps.” - #PeteRose

“My dad always told me to enjoy every moment because you never know how long it will last.” - #KenGriffeyJr

“I am the straw that stirs the drink.” - #ReggieJackson