MLB Hall of Famer behind epic Rory McIlroy Masters photo

The photo captured the moment immediately following McIlroy's winning putt on the first playoff hole at No. 18 when he collapsed to the green with his head between his hands.

With his first green jacket, McIlroy became the sixth golfer all-time and first since 2000 (Tiger Woods) to achieve the career grand slam, winning each of the four major championships (Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship).

He won a thriller, overcoming multiple blown leads and excruciating misses on putts, to earn the elusive green jacket in his 17th Masters Tournament.

It's only fitting that another sports legend was on the other side of the lens on arguably the best photograph of his historic win.

Griffey Jr., seventh on the all-time home run list (630), was enshrined in Cooperstown in 2016 after a 22-year career.

He isn't the only MLB Hall of Famer to have a successful second act in photography. Five-time Cy Young Award pitcher Randy Johnson, enshrined in 2015, has also launched a career as a photographer, and his website features several breathtaking photographs taken by the 2001 World Series MVP.

Griffey Jr. is building an outstanding portfolio in his own right, with some excellent NFL and MLS shots, including this one of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and this one of Inter Miami FC's Lionel Messi.

His shot of McIlroy might be the most memorable of his burgeoning photography career. 

We shouldn't be surprised: Leave it to Griffey Jr. to turn a picture into a home run.