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SABR 52: The Diamond King film screening with Dick Perez

The Diamond King film posterJUNE 12, 2024 — We hope you’ll join us for SABR’s 52nd annual convention this summer in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Today, we’re excited to announce a special film screening of The Diamond King, a new biopic on legendary baseball artist Dick Perez, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. A Q&A will follow with Perez and award-winning director Marq Evans.

Perez, honored as the 2024 SABR Jefferson Burdick Award winner, is known for his Donruss Diamond King illustrations and Perez-Steele Hall of Fame postcards.

The film screening will be co-hosted by the SABR Baseball Cards Committee, Baseball and the Arts Committee, and Latino Baseball Committee. Visit thediamondkingmovie.com to watch a trailer or learn more.

Click here to learn more about our Featured Speakers at SABR 52, including Hall of Famers Rod Carew, Tony Oliva, Bert Blyleven, and Jim Kaat.

SABR 52 will be the most accessible and social experience we’ve ever organized as we emphasize SABR’s ability to unite all of us in baseball fellowship, so sign up today to join us! All baseball fans are welcome to attend.

SABR 52 is scheduled for August 7-11, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in downtown Minneapolis. Visit SABR.org/convention for more details or click here for complete information on SABR 52 registration, optional sessions, ballgames, tours, and social gatherings.



Originally published: June 12, 2024. Last Updated: June 18, 2024.