Object Details
Manufactured by
The Topps Company, Inc., American, founded 1938
Subject of
Hank Aaron, American, 1934 - 2021
Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
Description
Henry (Hank) Aaron rookie card. Baseball card features both a black and white and color image of Aaron. The large color image at center depicts Aaron from above the shoulders. In bottom left corner is a black and white image of Aaron fielding a ground ball. White and black type at top of card reads: [HENRY AARON / outfield MILWAUKEE BRAVES]. In the top left corner there is an illustration of a Native American Indian. A reproduction of Aaron's signature appears across the bottom right of the card. The reverse side of baseball card features a biography, statistics, and a two panel comic strip featuring Aaron.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1954
Object number
2013.120.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
baseball cards
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 3 3/4 × 2 11/16 in. (9.5 × 6.8 cm)
Place depicted
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Baseball
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.120.3