Object Details
depicted
Aaron, Hank
referenced
Atlanta Braves
Description
This button either commemorates major league baseball player Henry Hank Aaron. The button likely refers to Aaron's setting MLB's home run record in 1974, or his retirement in 1976.
In 1954 Aaron left the Negro Leagues to join Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Braves (soon to become the Atlanta Braves: the team relocating in 1966.) He was traded to the Brewers in 1975, finishing his career the following season.
Hammerin' Hank was one of the most dominant players in league history. He was a 25 time All-Star, finishing with a lifetime batting average of .305, having 3,771 hits and 2,297 R.B.I.s.
His 755 home runs surpassed Babe Ruth's career total of 714, set in 1935 . Aaron held on to home run record until 2007, when it was surpassed by Barry Bonds.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Lou Newman
date made
ca 1974
ID Number
1999.0265.027
accession number
1999.0265
catalog number
1999.0265.027
Object Name
button, baseball
baseball button
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/4 in; x 5.715 cm
Associated Place
United States: Georgia, Atlanta
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
web subject
Sports
name of sport
Baseball
level of sport
Professional
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1427876