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Play Ball! The Art of George Sosnak

Get ready to step up to the plate for one of the most unique exhibitions ever to hit The Westmoreland!

Play Ball! The Art of George Sosnak will be a home run for fans of art, baseball, and Americana—an unforgettable celebration of creativity, storytelling, and passion. Born in Pittsburgh in 1924, Sosnak was a minor league umpire, baker, and corrections officer who became a self-taught artist with an obsession for the game. Using India ink, a magnifying glass, and endless patience, he transformed baseballs into intricate visual stories filled with portraits, stats, highlights, and even autographs. Sosnak’s work aligns with American folk and self-taught art traditions, where everyday materials and personal devotion become vehicles for storytelling and cultural memory. Of the nearly 3,000 baseballs he began, he completed approximately 800.

George Sosnak, Pittsburgh Pirates, 1978. Featuring Harold “Pie” Traynor, Bill Mazaroski, and Roberto Clemente

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