Aaron: 1952 Clowns

[DanP]

Does this card really exist? Does anyone here have one and willing to share a scan?

[bcbgcbrcb]

It exists, see scan below. I remember when it was auctioned by Hunt a number of years ago. I believe it sold for a little over $10K, might be one-of-a-kind......

[paul]

Is it possible to figure out if it really is a card (offered for sale or given away), or if it's just a photo some guy took?

[bcbgcbrcb]

Paul:

It's a postcard, several are known from the 1952 Indianapolis Clowns, including Goose Tatum & Toni Stone. I would assume that they were produced either by the team or local photographer. I have never owned one to know what the back info might indicate.

[paul]

Thanks Phil. I actually own the Goose Tatum. I didn't realize it was from the same set.

[paul]

Here are images of the Tatum, front and back.

[hcv123]

The style of the Aaron and Tatum look very different - I would seriously question if the two cards pictured are from the same "set".

[DanP]

Found it

[HRBAKER]

Is Aaron's body and uniform artwork or an actual photo?
It is extremely hard to tell.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I think it's artwork with Aaron's head superimposed, like the Tatum. They are not the same format but same concept. That's why I think they originate from the same issuer. Could have been issued a year or two apart as well.....

[HRBAKER]

So it's kind of a RPPC then.
I think you are right. It doesn't change anything about it per se but it wouldn't be a photo.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by DanP

Found it

Dan,

What year was that Hunt Auction? Man, if I collected Aaron items, and I'm thankful I don't, I think in today's market it would go for a lot more than it did even though it was a bit pricey (I like the Hunt estimates on this item). I love the hard to find odd-ball issues!

[DanP]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Dan,

What year was that Hunt Auction? Man, if I collected Aaron items, and I'm thankful I don't, I think in today's market it would go for a lot more than it did even though it was a bit pricey (I like the Hunt estimates on this item). I love the hard to find odd-ball issues!

Same here, I'd love to pick this up someday. You never know. The auction was in March 2008:
http://www.huntauctions.com/live/ima...=792&lot_qual=

[71buc]

In my collection I have this 1954 original 8X10 news photo of three members of the Clowns. I find it interesting that the blue writing in the photo's lower boarder is the same as that on the Aaron RPPC. Due to this similarity I am curious if the RPPC was released in 1952 or actually in 1954 as this photo was. Has anyone seen the RPPC with postal cancelation dated 1952?

[begsu1013]

appears to be the same "artwork" on this card. don't worry, it's not an original specimen, even though the seller intends it to be perceived that way.

I do like the chocolate bubble gum slogan though: "worlds worst bubble gum company"


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hank-Aaron-1...item3cf444513e