It looks as though it really is Henry on the ball. Amazing! Now, exactly when that 1954 game was played is really becoming interesting:
Here is an article on the 1954 spring training games and Henry Aaron’s first start and apparently, first home run in the majors - a spring training game on March 10th, 1954 - against the Red Sox - a game Ted Williams would have been at if not for an injury!
Is this the game my grandfather’s ball came from?
This author claims some controversy or stories that may have gotten confused over the years. Fascinating.
I have no idea.
Article:
http://matttavaresbooks.blogspot.com...ons-first.html