Hank Aaron Autographed First Day Cover Atlanta Braves Baseball HOFer PSA SLABBED

  
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Thanks for understanding this policy! New items will be added the first of the month... Prices on existing items will be reduced at the end of each month. Henry Louis Aaron (February 5, 1934 - January 22, 2021), nicknamed " Hammer " or " Hammerin' Hank ", was an American professional baseball.

Who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball. (MLB), from 1954 through 1976. One of the greatest baseball players in history, he spent 21 seasons with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves. (NL) and two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. At the time of his retirement, Aaron held most of the game's key career power-hitting records.

He broke the long-standing MLB record. And remained the career leader for 33 years. He hit 24 or more home runs every year from 1955 through 1973 and is one of only two players to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least fifteen times.

Aaron holds the MLB records for the most career runs batted in. (RBIs) (2,297), extra base hits. (1,477), and total bases.

The total base record is remarkable in context: at the time of his retirement, he had travelled over 12 miles farther on the base paths than any other player in MLB history. Aaron is also third all-time for career hits. (3,771) and fifth in runs. He is one of only four players to have at least 17 seasons with 150 or more hits. Aaron's ability as a hitter can be illustrated by his still having over 3,000 hits.

Even without counting any of his home runs. Aaron was an NL All-Star. For 20 seasons and an AL All-Star for one season, and he holds the record for the most All-Star selections (25). While sharing the record for most All-Star Games played (24) with Willie Mays. He was a three-time Gold Glove.

Winner, and in 1957, he won the NL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. When the Milwaukee Braves won the World Series. In 1999, The Sporting News. Ranked Aaron fifth on its list of the "100 Greatest Baseball Players".

He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. In his first year of eligibility.

Aaron played the vast majority of his MLB games in right field, though he appeared at several other infield and outfield positions. In his last two seasons, he was primarily a designated hitter. Aaron was born and raised in and around Mobile, Alabama. Aaron had seven siblings, including Tommie Aaron. Who played major-league baseball with him.

He appeared briefly in the Negro American League. And in minor league baseball. Before starting his major league career.

By his final MLB season, Aaron was the last former Negro league baseball player on a major league roster. During his time in Major League Baseball, and especially during his run for the home run record, Aaron and his family endured extensive racist threats. His experiences fueled his activism during the civil rights movement. After his retirement, Aaron held front office roles with the Atlanta Braves, including the senior vice president.

In 1988, Aaron was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1999, MLB introduced the Hank Aaron Award. To recognize the top offensive players in each league. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was named a 2010 Georgia Trustee by the Georgia Historical Society.

In recognition of accomplishments that reflect the ideals of Georgia's founders. Additionally, I slip all autographed photos inside sturdy photo-protective sleeves. In most cases, using Jack Smalling's baseball address lists and other assorted address lists, I wrote to both active and retired baseball players, sending them letters, requests for signatures, and self-addressed-stamped envelopes.

This is how I obtained thousands of autographs. I stand by every item I sell.

All the old time autograph dealers know me and the professional authenticators will vouch for my reputation as well. I do this on a part time basis, so sometimes emails take a day.

PLEASE NOTE: Most items come with certificates of authenticity from outside companies (JSA and PSA predominantly; they are the best). Sincerely, Joe Binder, Downers Grove, Illinois.