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HANK AARON SIGNED BASEBALL FROM THE "HOME RUN KING:"AFTER BREAKING BABE RUTH'S RECORD
Henry "Hank" Louis Aaron, widely known as "Hammerin' Hank," was an American professional baseball right fielder who became a cultural icon and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. His legacy is defined not only by his immense talent but also by his dignified resilience in the face of racism and adversity.
Early Life and Career
Born on February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, Aaron grew up in the segregated South. He honed his baseball skills by hitting bottle caps with a broomstick. He began his professional career in the Negro American League with the Indianapolis Clowns before his contract was purchased by the Boston Braves organization in 1952.
The Major Leagues and the Home Run Record
Aaron made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 1954 with the Milwaukee Braves. He was a model of consistent excellence throughout his 23-season career, hitting at least 20 home runs in 20 consecutive seasons. His quiet determination and graceful playing style earned him a long list of accolades, including:
25-time All-Star selection
1957 National League MVP
Three Gold Glove Awards
Aaron's most famous achievement came on April 8, 1974, when he hit his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth to become the all-time home run king. This historic moment was met with both overwhelming support and a barrage of racist hate mail and death threats that he had received in the years leading up to the record. He finished his career with 755 home runs, a record that stood for 31 years until it was broken by Barry Bonds in 2007.
Career Totals and Legacy
Aaron's longevity and consistent production resulted in several MLB records that still stand today:
RBI: 2,297Total Bases: 6,856Extra-Base Hits: 1,477He also finished with 3,771 career hits, ranking him third all-time.
After retiring from playing in 1976, Aaron continued to break barriers, becoming one of the first African Americans in a senior management position in baseball as a vice president for the Atlanta Braves. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. Aaron's life and career serve as a powerful testament to his unwavering courage, incredible talent, and enduring impact on baseball and American society.
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Henry "Hank" Louis Aaron, widely known as "Hammerin' Hank," was an American professional baseball right fielder who became a cultural icon and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. His legacy is defined not only by his immense talent but also by his dignified resilience in the face of racism and adversity.
Early Life and Career
Born on February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, Aaron grew up in the segregated South. He honed his baseball skills by hitting bottle caps with a broomstick. He began his professional career in the Negro American League with the Indianapolis Clowns before his contract was purchased by the Boston Braves organization in 1952.
The Major Leagues and the Home Run Record
Aaron made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 1954 with the Milwaukee Braves. He was a model of consistent excellence throughout his 23-season career, hitting at least 20 home runs in 20 consecutive seasons. His quiet determination and graceful playing style earned him a long list of accolades, including:
25-time All-Star selection
1957 National League MVP
Three Gold Glove Awards
Aaron's most famous achievement came on April 8, 1974, when he hit his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth to become the all-time home run king. This historic moment was met with both overwhelming support and a barrage of racist hate mail and death threats that he had received in the years leading up to the record. He finished his career with 755 home runs, a record that stood for 31 years until it was broken by Barry Bonds in 2007.
Career Totals and Legacy
Aaron's longevity and consistent production resulted in several MLB records that still stand today:
RBI: 2,297Total Bases: 6,856Extra-Base Hits: 1,477He also finished with 3,771 career hits, ranking him third all-time.
After retiring from playing in 1976, Aaron continued to break barriers, becoming one of the first African Americans in a senior management position in baseball as a vice president for the Atlanta Braves. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. Aaron's life and career serve as a powerful testament to his unwavering courage, incredible talent, and enduring impact on baseball and American society.
COURT APPROVED FORENSIC DOCUMENTATION!
Signatures are authenticated by an independent, court approved, third party forensic examiner.
Examinations may include exemplar comparison, age and paper testing, ink testing and date of item.
All items are guaranteed to be authentic.
If a qualified forensic examiner questions the authenticity of any autograph and a written statement from a qualified forensic examiner is provided, the purchase price may be refunded after receipt of the collectible within sixty (60) days of purchase date.The re-examination of the autograph(s) is at the buyer’s expense.The examination of the autograph(s) must be in person and not from a self proclaimed expert or commercial authentication company.
The Guarantee is for the original purchaser of the piece.
Please see each individual items for photographs and descriptions, and Specific Authentications before bidding
Item comes with a Forensic COA
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HANK AARON BASEBALL SIGNED GFA AUTHENTICATED
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