Hank Aaron Rookies

[bcbgcbrcb]

I would like to get a concensus of opinion on what everyone thinks Hank Aaron's Rookie (notice I did not say Rookie Card) should be amongst the above three options

[Tcards-Please]

I guess it depends on how you define "Rookie". If you mean his first printed appearance on a paper product that was issued, then I guess Indianapolis is it. He definitely was a "Rookie" in 1952 in the minor league.

I for one chose 1954 Topps as that to me is when he made his first appearance in the major league and his appearance on a paper product was distributed not regionally, but nation wide.

I have a 1980 Charlotte Orioles Cal Ripken card, but I don't consider that his Rookie.

Again, it is all going to depend on how you define "Rookie".

r/
Frank

[CharleyBrown]

The Indianapolis Clowns postcard is most certainly a desirable card, though I would likely classify it as a pre-rookie. I went with the '54 Topps as well.

[wondo]

I think any card issued during his ML rookie season would qualify.

[ALR-bishop]

Once again, since the 54 Topps card is the only one I have, I will stick with it. But, it's ok with me if I am wrong....because I usually am

[Matthew80]

I for one chose 1954 Topps as that to me is when he made his first appearance in the major league and his appearance on a paper product was distributed not regionally, but nation wide.

Frank

Took the words out of my mouth, Frank.

[sycks22]

Phil you love making these polls. I voted for '54 Topps Hank.

[thenavarro]

anyone got a scan of the 52? If so I'd love to see it

Mike

[bcbgcbrcb]

Here you go, Mike............

[thenavarro]

Thanks Phil

That's pretty neat. What price range do they usually trade in and are they hard to find? I'd like to pick up one to get autographed for my signed rookie/pre rookie collection

Mike

[bcbgcbrcb]

Mike:

I only know of one, sold at auction a few years ago for over $10K with juice.

[thenavarro]

Mike:

I only know of one, sold at auction a few years ago for over $10K with juice.

Wow, that's way out of my income bracket. Thanks for the info though

Mike

[Wymers Auction]

I really like the Johnston Cookies card, but also the Topps.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I must say that I am kind of surprised that the other 1954 Aaron regional cards along with the Topps has not gotten more votes. The majority rules though so it appears that the general concensus is that most collectors consider just the '54 Topps Aaron as his true Rookie Card. Well, the card catalogues and grading companies have that one right then.

[MilBraves]

I went with Topps and regionals. I've read that the Johnston cookies was the first Aaron to hit the market in '54.