Object Details
Created by
Spalding, American, founded 1876
Worn by
Hank Aaron, American, 1934 - 2021
Description
Atlanta Braves "away" or "road" jersey worn by Hank Aaron during the 1968 or 1969 MLB season. Jersey is grey in color with blue and red stitched type on front and back. Type on front chest area reads, [Braves]. Type on back reads, [44]. Patch on PR sleeve features an MLB logo with red type that reads, [100th ANNIVERSARY]. Patch on PL sleeve features an illustration of a caricatured American Indian face. Hank Aaron autograph in lower portion of jersey's front. Next to signature are several labels including a Spalding label and a size "40" label. Label with blue ink on inside of neckline reads, [44 40 68].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1968-1969
Object number
2014.297.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
jerseys
sports uniforms
Medium
wool, synthetic fiber, plastic
Dimensions
On form: 34 1/4 × 26 × 9 1/2 in. (87 × 66 × 24.1 cm)
Place depicted
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Baseball
Clothing and dress
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.297.1