For its 2015 Music Issue, ESPN The Magazine commissioned Art Streiber to photograph three pro athletes with music makers with whom they share a special connection: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán; NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and rapper J. Cole; and Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett with Grammy-winning Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae. Here’s a look…
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Adrian Gonzalez with Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. Photo by Art Streiber.
Photo by Art Streiber.
Photo by Art Streiber.
Behind-the-scenes photo by Madison Parker.
Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett with Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae. Photo by Art Streiber.
Photo by Art Streiber.
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and rapper J. Cole. Photo by Art Streiber.
Photo by Art Streiber.
Photo by Art Streiber.
Behind-the-scenes photo by Stephanie Weed.
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wardrobe and grooming (Earnhardt): Sandi Fix
grooming (Cole): Renee Goodwin
prop styling: Laura Daughtridge
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“El Campeon Del Mariachi : Adrian Gonzalez on the soundtrack of his life”
production: Liz Lang
set design: Anthony A. Altomare
grooming: Hee Soo Kwon/The Rex Agency
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Justin Forsett and Lecrae
wardrobe styling: Chelsea Barefield
prop styling: Anthony A. Altomare
hair: Javar Rochester
grooming: Debbie Federico
wardrobe (Lecrae): shirt by Helmut Lang; denim by Hudson; snakers by Jordan; necklace his own
wardrobe (Forsett): jacket, shirt, and sneakers by AllSaints; denim by Acne; necklace his own
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