Hank Collection

Elvin Jones, c1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Elvin Jones, c1968

Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine, Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, USA, 1997. Creator: Brian Foskett
Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine, Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles, USA, 1997

ALL-STAR GAME, 1937. Major League baseball players Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg at the 1937 All-Star Game

Rolls of string Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Peasants seated on the stairs of a house of Ronciglione, Viterbo Ronciglione. Date of Photograph:1903

Interior of a spinning factory in Pontevico (Brescia). In the foreground numerous skeins on a wagon. In the background some machines Brescia. Date of Photograph:1900-1913 ca

Woman spinning wool Rome. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Old woman with a skein of wool. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

First hank of cotton spun by machinery, Birmingham, 1741
A photograph of the first hank of cotton spun by machinery, Birmingham, 1741. Date: 1910

American team, 4 x 100m relay, 1928. Creator: Unknown
American team, 4 x 100m relay, 1928. Frank Wykoff, James Quinn, Charley Borah and Henry Russell of the United States won gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Hank Crawford, Top Rank Suite, Brighton, 1989. Artist: Brian O Connor
Hank Crawford, Top Rank Suite, Brighton, 1989

The Jonah Jones Quartet and Hank Jones, Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978
The Jonah Jones Quartet and Hank Jones on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978. Personnel visible are Jonah Jones (trumpet)

Production of Rayon in the SNIA-Viscose factory in Varedo, Milan, Brianza Varedo. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

The extraordinary cabaret act of Hank the Mule, London (1927
The extraordinary cabaret act of Hank the Mule (1927) at the Piccadilly Revels 1926, the cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel Date: 1927

LOU GEHRIG (1903-1941). American baseball player. Sliding into homeplate against Washington Senators catcher Hank Severeid. Photograph, 16 August 1925

BOSTON: WORLD SERIES. Boston Mayor John Francis Honey Fitz Fitzgerald (third from right) with Boston Braves pitcher Hank Gowdy, team owner James Gaffney

Digital illustration of hank cordage looped in figure of eight around thumb and little finger

Digital illustration of rolled up hank of red paracord in open palm of hand

HANK aRON (1934- ). American baseball player. As a member of the Atlanta Braves, hitting his 716th career home run off of pitcher Charlie Hough of the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Atlanta Stadium

THE GARDEN OF EDEN, 1928. Corinne Griffith and Hank Mann

NAVAJO DELEGATION, c1874. Navajo delegates to Washington, D. C. c1874. Front row
NAVAJO DELEGATION, c1874. Navajo delegates to Washington, D.C. c1874. Front row, left to right: Carmero Mucho; Mariana; Juanita, wife of Manuelito; Manuelito

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"Hank: A Name That Echoes Through Time" From the swinging beats of Elvin Jones to the crack of a baseball bat, the name Hank has left an indelible mark on history. Whether it be in music, sports, or even cabaret acts, Hanks have always stood out from the crowd. In 1968, Elvin Jones took center stage with his Jazz Machine, captivating audiences with his mesmerizing drumming skills. The energy and passion he exuded were unparalleled as he created a rhythmic masterpiece that still echoes through time. Flashback to 1937 at the All-Star Game where Major League baseball players Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, and Bill Dickey showcased their extraordinary talents. Among them was a player named Hank who left fans in awe with his powerful swing and impeccable fielding abilities. Fast forward to 1997 when Elvin Jones once again graced the stage at Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles. His performance transported listeners into a world of soulful melodies and improvised magic that only someone like Hank could conjure up. But not all they are found on stages or sports fields; some made their mark behind closed doors. In Birmingham back in 1741, machinery spun its first hank of cotton - forever changing the textile industry and paving the way for progress. Even relay races had their fair share of legendary Hanks. In 1928, an American team dominated the competition in the 4 x 100m relay event. Their synchronized strides propelled them to victory as they etched their names into sporting history alongside other greats like Lou Gehrig. Hank's influence extended beyond music and athletics; it even reached unexpected places like London's cabaret scene in 1927. The extraordinary act the Mule captivated audiences with its unique charm and undeniable talent - proving that greatness can come from unexpected sources. Throughout history, many artists have paid tribute to the name Hank.