Mullin, Willard 1902-

Willard Hanlan Mullin (1902-1978) started his career as a cartoonist for the Los Angeles Herald. After short stays in Fort Worth and San Antonio, Mullin went on to replace Pete Llanuza as the sports cartoonist for the New York World Telegram and Sun. Mullin created the infamous Brooklyn Bum, synonymous with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1966, when the Telegram folded, Mullin continued to work as a freelance cartoonist. His usual medium was 16" x 20" coquille board using pen, ink, brush work and conte crayon. His signature consists of 26 vertical slashes.

From the description of Stars in his eyes, cartoon, 1955, [October 4]. 1955. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 48005692

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